Service Procedure

Verify that quarter trim panel(s) needs replacement due to the unwanted gap, as shown in Figure 1 or for normal rear quarter trim panel service replacement.








Obtain new quarter trim panel(s) left or right and push pins accordingly (color) as per chart shown.

NOTE
OBTAIN A TOTAL OF SIX (6) PUSH PINS FOR EACH SIDE: FIVE (5) PINS OF THE SAME SIZE AND SAME APPROPRIATE TRIM COLOR AND ONE (1) SMALLER PIN (BLACK).

To repair, perform the following after obtaining appropriate colored components:

1. Remove existing quarter trim panel and push pins, left or right side.

NOTE
REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE YEAR WORKSHOP MANUAL FOR PROPER REMOVAL PROCEDURE.





2. Install new quarter trim panel(s) and five (5) colored push pins in holes # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 6 and one unique black push pin in hole # 5 as shown in Figure 2.

NOTE
HOLE # 6 WILL REQUIRE STEP 3, PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE PUSH PIN. REFERENCE FIGURE 2.





3. On the side where a quarter trim panel is being replaced, hole # 6 will require drilling through the back center trim panel and sheet metal as shown in Figure 3. Use the new quarter trim panel as a guide to determine where to drill hole # 6. If the existing quarter trim panel is not being replaced, on the opposite side a new hole needs to be drilled through the existing quarter trim panel, back center trim panel AND the sheet metal. To determine the centerline of the additional hole, measure 60mm from the top of the quarter trim panel to get the vertical axis. To determine the horizontal axis, measure from the side of the quarter trim panel to pin # 4 and adjust the measurement to the previous vertical axis spot. Make sure holes # 4 and # 6 line up vertically. Use a 7mm diameter drill bit and DO NOT EXCEED 30mm (3 cm or 1-3/16") in depth.

4. After drilling required hole(s), install corresponding colored push pins in holes # 4 and # 6 on both sides.





5. Verify the quarter trim panel(s) and back panel are secure prior to releasing the vehicle, as in Figure 4.