Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel

Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel

• Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever (80 - 200)

Removing






- Versions with rear side airbag: remove the rear side airbag. Refer to => [ Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter (N201) and Front Passenger Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter (N202) ] Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter (N201) and Front Passenger Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter (N202).

- Remove the side cushion. Refer to => [ Side Upholstery ] Side Upholstery.

- Versions with fixed rear seat backrest: remove the rear seat backrest. Refer to => [ Rear Seat Backrest, Fixed ] Rear Seat Backrest, Fixed.

- Remove the luggage compartment liner. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Liner ] Luggage Compartment Liner.

- Remove the rear cross panel trim. Refer to => [ Rear Cross Panel Trim ] Rear Cross Panel Trim.

- Remove the tie-down. Refer to => [ Tie Downs ] Tie Downs.

- Remove the expanding clips - 1 - using (80 - 200).

- Pry off the luggage compartment side trim - 2 - using the (80 - 200) from the body - arrows -.

- Disengage the luggage compartment side trim at the hinges and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.

• Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

- Press the luggage compartment side trim until it engages audibly.

- Stretch the rear lid seal lip over the luggage compartment side trim.