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Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Utility

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the Third-Pillar trim panel. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .
  3. Remove the garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the door sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 521856  Size: SH
  6. Remove the quarter panel trim screws.
  7. Remove the quarter panel trim from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 521856  Size: SH
  1. Install the quarter panel trim to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

  5. Install garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Install the door sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  7. Install the Third-Pillar trim panel. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .
  8. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement in Seats.

Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Suburban

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .
  4. Remove the door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement or Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 521854  Size: SH
  6. Remove the quarter panel trim screws.
  7. Remove the quarter panel trim from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 521854  Size: SH
  1. Install the quarter panel trim to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

  5. Install the door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement or Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .
  7. Install the garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.