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Quarter Trim Panel




Quarter Trim Panel

LH side with power liftgate

1. Remove the power liftgate motor.

All vehicles

2. Remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Scuff Plate Trim Panel- Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel - Rear.

3. Remove the liftgate scuff plate. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim- Exploded View Interior Trim - Exploded View.

4. Remove the rear storage compartments from the spare tire well.

5. NOTE: Inspect the safety belt lower anchor bolt cover for damage. If the safety belt lower anchor bolt cover does not remain in place, install a new cover.
Remove the safety belt lower anchor bolt cover and remove the safety belt lower anchor bolt.

- To install, tighten to 54 Nm (40 lb-ft).


6. If equipped, remove the cargo net hook.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).


7. NOTE: Make sure the pushpin retainers are removed with the quarter trim panel.
Remove the RH or LH quarter trim panel.

- Disconnect the electrical connectors, if equipped.


8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.