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Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement



Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the cargo shade/cover.
2. Remove the screw that retains the trim panel to the body.
3. Remove the cargo net retaining knobs.
4. Remove the bolt that retains the seat belt upper guide to the body.
5. Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rear upper quarter trim panel to the vehicle.
2. Install the seat belt retractor to the body.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the bolt that retains the rear seat belt upper guide to the body.

Tighten the rear seat belt upper guide shoulder bolt to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the screw that retains the rear upper quarter trim panel to the body.

Tighten the rear upper quarter trim panel screw to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.).

5. Install the cargo net retaining knobs.

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