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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

  1. Remove the rear seats. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  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 Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  5. Remove the HVAC auxiliary control assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement - Auxiliary in Side Trim Panel in HVAC Systems with A/C-Manual.
  6. Remove the rear audio controls. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement in Entertainment.

  7. Object Number: 313689  Size: SH
  8. Using the J 38778 , remove the retainers from the body side front trim panel.
  9. Remove the front trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 313689  Size: SH
  1. Install the front trim panel to the vehicle.
  2. Install the retainers to the front trim panel by aligning the retainers to the holes and pushing in on the retainers to secure.
  3. Install the rear audio controls. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement in Entertainment.
  4. Install the HVAC auxiliary control assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement - Auxiliary in Side Trim Panel in HVAC Systems with A/C-Manual.
  5. Install the front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  6. Install the upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Install the rear seats. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.