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Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement




Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Cushion Replacement) in Seats.
2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer toRear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Stationary Seatback) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Stationary Seatback))Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Split Folding Seatback) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Split Folding Seatback)) in Seats.
3. Remove the rear door weatherstrip from the pinchweld flange as required.




4. Use the J 38778 to remove the rear lower quarter trim panel to body push-in retainers.
5. Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the rear lower quarter trim panel to the vehicle.
2. Install the rear lower quarter trim panel to body push-in retainers. Apply pressure until fully seated.
3. Install the rear door weatherstrip.
4. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Stationary Seatback) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Stationary Seatback))Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Split Folding Seatback) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Split Folding Seatback)) in Seats.
5. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Cushion Replacement) in Seats.