Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Hardtop)

Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Hardtop)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the push pins from the ends of the lower garnish molding.
2. Pull the molding with the molding retainers from the body panel.
3. Remove the rear window lower garnish molding.




4. Remove the support trim panel from rear compartment front support.




5. Uncover the seat belt upper guide bolt by pushing up at the belt edge of the cover and flipping up the cover.
6. Remove the seat belt upper guide bolt.




7. Remove the push-in retainer attaching the side trim panel to the rear compartment front support.
8. Pull the side trim panel from the rear side of the roof.
9. Pull the side trim panel from the roof bow.
10. Pull the side trim panel from the lock pillar.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the side trim panel to the vehicle.
2. Secure the panel to the roof bow.
3. Secure the side trim panel to the lock pillar.
4. Secure the side trim panel to the rear compartment support with a push in retainer.
5. Secure the side trim panel to the side of the roof.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the seat belt upper guide bolt and cover.

Tighten the seat belt guide bolt to 41 N.m (31 lb ft).

7. Snap the cover closed.




8. Install the rear compartment support trim panel.




9. Align the rear window lower garnish molding retainers to the holes in the roof panel.
10. Push firmly on the garnish molding seating the retainers.
11. Install the push pins securing the ends of the garnish molding.