Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower

Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Aztek)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the endgate plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Endgate (Door Sill Plate Replacement - End Gate) .
2. Remove the rear seat belt. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear in Seat Belts.
3. Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper)Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper) .
4. Remove the bolts from the rear quarter lower trim panel at the cargo tie down locations.




5. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel from the inner panel by pulling the panel to release the push-in retainers.
6. Remove the lower trim panel from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the lower trim panel push-in retainers to the inner panel.

Important: Position the seat belt through the slotted opening between the upper and lower trim panel.


2. Install the lower trim panel by applying pressure on the panel to secure all of the push-in retainer locations.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





3. Install the bolts to the lower trim panel at the cargo tie down locations.

Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Install the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper)Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper) .
5. Install the rear seat belt. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear in Seat Belts.
6. Install the endgate sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Endgate (Door Sill Plate Replacement - End Gate) .