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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 in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  3. Remove the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear audio controls. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement in Entertainment.

  6. Object Number: 313689  Size: SH
  7. Remove the body side front trim panel retainers using the J 38778 .
  8. Remove the body side front trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 313689  Size: SH
  1. Install the body side front trim panel to the vehicle.
  2. Install the body side front trim panel retainers by aligning the retainers to the holes and pushing in on the retainers to secure them.
  3. Install the rear audio controls. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement in Entertainment.
  4. Install the front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  5. Install the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Install the rear seats. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.