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Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement Regular Cab

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  2. Remove the jack and tool stowage.
  3. Remove the rear window lower molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 348549  Size: SH
  5. Remove the quarter panel trim screws.
  6. Remove the rear screw from the sill trim plate.
  7. Remove the quarter panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 348549  Size: SH
  1. Install the quarter panel.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the quarter panel trim screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the quarter panel trim screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the rear screw into the sill trim plate.
  6. Install the rear window lower molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
  7. Install the jack and tool stowage.
  8. Install the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .

Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement Extended Cab

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat, if necessary. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear window molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 373585  Size: SH
  4. Remove the armrest screw.

  5. Object Number: 348548  Size: SH
  6. Remove the armrest.
  7. Remove the sill trim plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 348551  Size: SH
  9. Remove the quarter panel trim screws.
  10. Pull the panel out, and remove the seat belt assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement .
  11. Remove the quarter panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat belt assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement .
  2. Install the quarter panel to the vehicle.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 348551  Size: SH
  4. Install the quarter panel trim screws.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the quarter panel trim screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the sill trim plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 348548  Size: SH
  8. Install the armrest.

  9. Object Number: 373585  Size: SH
  10. Install the armrest screw.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the armrest screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  12. Install the rear window molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
  13. Install the rear seat if necessary. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .

Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement Crew Cab

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the coat hook, if required. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear window lower molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 623039  Size: SH
  4. Remove the quarter panel trim screws.
  5. Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt in order to guide the seat belt through the trim panel.
  6. Remove the quarter panel.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat belt through the trim panel.

  2. Object Number: 623039  Size: SH
  3. Install the quarter panel.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the lower seat belt anchor bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  7. Install the quarter panel trim screws.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the quarter panel trim screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  9. Install the rear window lower molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
  10. Install the coat hook, if removed. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .