Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan)

Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the rear seat cushion.

* Unlock at the loop (1) and support in the rear area (arrow).
* Remove the rear seat upwards.




2. Remove the rear seat backrest.

* Remove the 3 bolts at the front.
* Remove the 3 belt buckles.
* Fold down the rear seat backrest.
* Remove the 3 bolts at the back.




3. Remove the rear seat backrest.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear seat backrest from side guide.




4. Remove the lower upper quarter trim.
Release the 3 clips (arrows) and remove.
5. Remove the seat belt.
Remove the bolt.




6. Remove the upper quarter trim.

* Release the panel (1).
* Release the upper quarter trim.
* Release the 5 clips.
* Remove the seat belt.
* Remove the upper quarter trim.

7. Remove the rear compartment side trim.




8. Remove the rear compartment cover.

* Release the 8 clips.
* Remove the rear compartment cover.




9. Remove the rear compartment side trim.

* Remove the 3 bolts (1).
* Disconnect the wiring harness plug.
* Loosen the 3 clips.
* Remove the rear side trim compartment.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the rear compartment side trim.

* Connect the wiring harness plug.
* Install the 3 clips.

Tighten the 3 bolts to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).

2. Install the rear compartment side trim.
3. Install the upper quarter trim.

* Thread in the seat belt.
* Install the upper quarter trim.

Note: Use screw locking compound.

4. Install the seat belt.

Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

5. Install the lower quarter trim.
Install the 3 clips.
6. Insert the rear seat backrest.
With the aid of an assistant, insert the rear seat backrest into side guide.

Note: Use screw locking compound.

7. Install the rear seat backrest.

Tighten the 3 rear bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

8. Fold down the rear seat backrest.

Tighten the 3 front screws with the belt buckle to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

9. Install the rear seat cushions.
Insert the rear seat cushion and position.
10. Install the luggage shade.
Install the 8 clips.