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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seats. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer to Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1552103  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear seat belt escutcheons.
  6. Remove the rear seat belt anchor retainer bolts. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement .
  7. Remove the upper cargo net retainers.
  8. Remove the liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1552175  Size: SH
  10. Remove the rear quarter trim panel retainers using J 38778 .
  11. Feed the seat belts through the openings in the trim panel.
  12. Remove the rear quarter trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1552175  Size: SH
  1. Install rear quarter trim panel to vehicle.
  2. Feed the seat belts through the openings in the trim panel.
  3. Install the rear quarter trim retainers by aligning the retainer with the holes and then pushing the retainers to secure.
  4. Install the upper cargo net retainers.
  5. Install the liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  6. Install the seat belt anchor retaining bolts. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 1552103  Size: SH
  8. Install the rear seat belt escutcheons.
  9. Install the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer to Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
  11. Install the rear seats. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .