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C-Pillar Trim Panel

REMOVAL

LH side
1. If equipped with a power point on the LH quarter trim panel, disconnect the battery ground cable.

Both sides







2. Remove the safety belt D-ring cover







3. Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt.







4. Remove the pin-type retainers and the liftgate scuff plate trim panel.
5. Position the liftgate weatherstrip aside.







6. If equipped, remove the cargo net hold-down.







7. Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
1 Insert a tape-wrapped screwdriver between the D-pillar trim panel and rear quarter trim panel.
2 Push the screwdriver in the direction of the arrow and remove the rear quarter trim panel.







8. Disconnect the accessory socket connector. (Left side)







9. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.