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Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement w/o TB5

Removal Procedure

  1. Lower the rear seats to assist in removal of the trim panel.

  2. Object Number: 1203632  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear quarter trim tie down bezel (1).
  4. Remove the side door garnish molding. Refer to Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the body side rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 1203630  Size: SH
  8. Pull the trim panel (1) away from the body.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the trim panel.
  10. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1203630  Size: SH
  1. Position the trim panel (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Position the seat belt over the top of the trim panel, ensuring that the buckle is not behind the trim panel.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
  4. Index the locating tabs on the trim panel to the holes in the body.
  5. Seat the clips the retain the trim panel to the body.
  6. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  7. Install the body side rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Install the side door garnish molding. Refer to Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1203632  Size: SH
  10. Install the rear quarter trim tie down bezel (1).
  11. Put the rear seats in the upright position.

Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement w/TB5

Removal Procedure

  1. Lower the rear seats to assist in removal of the trim panel.

  2. Object Number: 1203632  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear quarter trim tie down bezel (1).
  4. Remove the side door garnish molding. Refer to Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the body side rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear quarter trim cover from the trim panel by pulling away to disengage the retainers.

  8. Object Number: 1203630  Size: SH
  9. Pull the trim panel (1) away from the body.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the trim panel.
  11. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1203630  Size: SH
  1. Position the trim panel (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Position the seat belt over the top of the trim panel, ensuring that the buckle is not behind the trim panel.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
  4. Index the locating tabs on the trim panel to the holes in the body.
  5. Seat the clips that retain the trim panel to the body.
  6. Install the rear quarter trim cover to the rear quarter trim panel and push in to secure the retainers.
  7. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  8. Install the body side rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  9. Install the side door garnish molding. Refer to Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 1203632  Size: SH
  11. Install the rear quarter trim tie down bezel (1).
  12. Put the rear seats in the upright position.