D-Pillar Trim

D-PILLAR TRIM

REMOVAL

1. Remove liftgate opening upper trim.
2. Remove screw attaching D-pillar trim to upper liftgate opening.
3. Remove 3rd row seat, if equipped.
4. Remove nut attaching 3rd row seat belt anchor to quarter panel, if equipped.

Fig. 10:

5. Remove bolt attaching 3rd row seat belt turning loop to D-pillar, if equipped (Fig. 10).
6. Remove two screws secureing D-pillar trim to D-pillar.
7. Grasp upper edge of D-pillar trim and carefully pull outward to disengage upper spring clips.
8. Lift D-pillar trim upward to release it from the quarter panel trim.
9. Route 3rd row seat belt through access slot, if equipped.
10. Separate D-pillar trim from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Route 3rd row seat belt through access slot, if equipped.
2. Position D-pillar trim on D-pillar.
3. Slid D-pillar trim downward to engage it with the quarter panel trim.
4. Align D-pillar trim upper spring clips and press inward to engage.
5. Install screws attaching D-pillar trim to upper liftgate opening.
6. Install liftgate opening upper trim.
7. Install bolt attaching 3rd row seat belt turning loop to D-pillar, if equipped (Fig. 10) and tighten to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
8. Install nut attaching 3rd row seat belt anchor to quarter panel, if equipped, and tighten to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
9. Install 3rd row seat, if equipped.