Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement without TB5

1. Remove the seat belt retractor guide bolt (1).



2. Remove the seat belt retractor anchor bolt (3).



3. Remove the garnish molding (1).
4. Slide the seat belt through the garnish molding.

1. Insert the seat belt through the garnish molding.
2. Insert the seat belt guide into the garnish molding.



3. Align the retainers on the garnish molding (1) with the holes in the body pillar.
4. Push the panel inward in order to secure the retainers.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




5. Install the seat belt retractor anchor bolt (3). Ensure that the belt is not twisted.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

6. Install the seat belt retractor guide bolt (1). Ensure that the belt is not twisted.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement with TB5

1. Remove the seat belt retractor guide bolt (1).



2. Remove the seat belt retractor anchor bolt (3).
3. Remove the liftgate rod cover and liftgate rod. (Left side only).



4. Remove the garnish molding (1) carefully not to damage the speaker mounted behind the trim.
5. Slide the seat belt through the garnish molding. If equipped, disconnect electrical connector. Transfer Speaker if replacing panel.

1. Insert the seat belt through the garnish molding.
2. Insert the seat belt guide into the garnish molding.



3. Align the retainers on the garnish molding (1) with the holes in the body pillar.
4. Push the panel inward in order to secure the retainers.
5. Install the liftgate rod cover and liftgate rod.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




6. Install the seat belt retractor anchor bolt (3). Ensure that the belt is not twisted.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

7. Install the seat belt retractor guide bolt (1). Ensure that the belt is not twisted.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).