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Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Left)



Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Left)

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear seats. Refer toSeat Replacement - Rear (Seat Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
2. Remove the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer toFinish Panel Replacement - Upper Rear Trim (Finish Panel Replacement - Upper Rear Trim) .
3. Remove the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper) .




4. Remove the rear seat belt excushions.
5. Remove the rear seat belt anchor retainer bolts. Refer toSeat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear (LWB w/RPO E59) Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear (SWB) in Seat Belts.
6. Remove the upper cargo net retainers.
7. Remove the liftgate sill plate. Refer toDoor Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) .




8. Remove the rear quarter trim panel retainers usingJ 38778 .
9. Feed the seat belts through the openings in the trim panel.
10. Remove the rear quarter trim panel from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install rear quarter trim panel to vehicle.
2. Feed the seat belts through the openings in the trim panel.
3. Install the rear quarter trim retainers by aligning the retainer with the holes and then pushing the retainers to secure.
4. Install the upper cargo net retainers.
5. Install the liftgate sill plate. Refer toDoor Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the seat belt anchor retaining bolts. Refer toSeat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear (LWB w/RPO E59) Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear (SWB) in Seat Belts.




7. Install the rear seat belt excushions.
8. Install the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Trim Panel Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper) .
9. Install the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer toFinish Panel Replacement - Upper Rear Trim (Finish Panel Replacement - Upper Rear Trim) .
10. Install the rear seats. Refer toSeat Replacement - Rear (Seat Replacement - Rear) in Seats.