Removal And Installation: Right: Removal
NOTE:
It is very important to follow the removal steps closely in order to prevent damage to the quarter trim panel.
- Fold the second and third row seats into the floor. If not equipped with stow and go second row then move second row all the way forward and tilt seat back to forward position.
- Using a trim stick, lift the front of the scuff plate extension (1) then pull forward to release the tabs (2) and remove.
- Remove the liftgate scuff plate. Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE SILL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove right seat belt access door.
- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to PANEL, D-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .NOTE:
It is very important to follow the removal steps closely in order to prevent damage to the quarter trim panel.
- Remove the screw covers (4) and screws (3) at the bottom of the quarter trim panel (6).
- Using a trim stick or equivalent, carefully release the top of the quarter trim panel (1) from the C-pillar trim panel.
- Using a trim stick or equivalent, starting at the top and release the four fasteners (2) at the front edge the quarter trim panel.
- Using a trim stick or equivalent, starting at the top and release the four fasteners (5) at the rear edge the quarter trim panel.
- Pull straight away at the center of the quarter trim panel and remove.
- If necessary, disconnect the wire harness connectors and remove the quarter trim panel.
