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For 1990-2009 cars only

Sail Panel Replacement Standard

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 106197  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt retractor. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement in Seat Belts.
  2. Pull out on the sail panel to disengage the retainers.
  3. Remove the sail panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 106197  Size: SH
  1. Align the sail panel retainer clips with the holes in the rear window pillar.
  2. Push in on the sail panel to engage the retainer clips.
  3. Install the rear seat shoulder belt retractor. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement in Seat Belts.

Sail Panel Replacement WC2, WC8

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1400039  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear door weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement in Doors.
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  3. Pull the edge of the trim (1) away from the armor plating (2).
  4. Rotate the trim towards the rear seat in order to release the retaining edge of the trim.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1400039  Size: SH
  1. Install the trim to the vehicle.
  2. Rotate the trim (1) towards the front seat until the trim snaps into the armor plating (2).
  3. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  4. Install the rear door weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement in Doors.