Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Coupe)

Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Coupe)

Removal Procedure




1. Open and support the rear lift window.




2. Remove the strut.




3. Uncover the upper seat belt guide bolt by pushing up at the belt edge of the bolt cover.
4. Remove the seat belt guide bolt.




5. Remove the roof lift off panel.
6. Remove the rear roof bow interior trim panel.




7. Remove the fasteners securing the rear roof bow weatherstrip to the lock pillar.




8. Remove the push-in fastener securing the top of the side trim panel.
9. Remove the speaker grille from the side trim panel.
1. Pry out the middle of the forward edge first.
2. Pry out the top or the middle of the rear edge.
3. Lift the grille up out of the panel.

10. Remove the fir tree push-in retainer from the rear of the grille opening.
11. Remove the side trim panel.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the side trim panel to the lock pillar.
2. Secure the panel with the push-in fastener and hook and loop fasteners.
3. Install the fir tree push-in retainer to the rear of the speaker grill opening.
4. Insert the lower tab of the grille into the opening and snap the grille in place.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the seat belt guide bolt and cover.

Tighten the seat belt guide bolt to 46 N.m (34 lb ft).




6. Install the strut.




7. Install the push-in fasteners attaching the weatherstrip to the lock pillar.




8. Install the rear roof bow interior trim panel and the roof lift off panel.
9. Remove the support and close the lift window.