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Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side



Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the spare tire carrier. Refer to Spare Tire Carrier Replacement .
2. Remove the lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement) .
3. Remove the liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the rear pillar garnish panel. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement) .
5. Firmly grasp the front edge of the left body side panel and gently pull to disengage the retaining clips.
6. Remove the left body side panel from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the left body side panel to the vehicle.
2. Align the retaining clips with the opening in the body and gently press to fully seat the retaining clips.
3. Install the rear pillar garnish panel. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement) .
4. Install the liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Install the lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement) .
6. Install the spare tire carrier. Refer to Spare Tire Carrier Replacement .