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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 back body pillar trim. Refer to Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the body side upper trim panel. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 313679  Size: SH
  5. Remove the cup holder from the rear quarter trim.
  6. Remove the rear accessory panel from the left side quarter panel. Refer to Rear Accessory Panel Replacement .
  7. Remove the seat belt retractor retainer bolt. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement in Seat Belts.
  8. Remove the upper cargo net retainers. Refer to Cargo Net Retainer Replacement - Upper in Body Rear End.
  9. Remove the liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 313677  Size: SH
  11. Remove the rear quarter trim panel retainers using J 38778 .
  12. Remove the rear quarter trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 313677  Size: SH
  1. Install rear quarter trim panel to vehicle.
  2. Install the retainers to the rear quarter trim by aligning the retainer with the holes and then pushing the retainers to secure.
  3. Install the upper cargo net retainers. Refer to Cargo Net Retainer Replacement - Upper in Body Rear End.
  4. Install the liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  5. Install the seat belt retractor retaining bolt. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement in Seat Belts.
  6. Install the rear accessory panel to the left side quarter panel. Refer to Rear Accessory Panel Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 313679  Size: SH
  8. Install the cup holder to the rear quarter trim.
  9. Install the body side upper trim panel. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .
  10. Install the back body pillar trim. Refer to Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
  11. Install the rear seats. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement In Seats.