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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the C and the D pillar trim. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side and Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Remove the jack access panel.
  3. Remove the upper and the lower belt anchors. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Left Rear or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Right Rear in Seat Belts.
  4. Remove the cargo net bolt.
  5. Remove the screw that retains the panel to the C pillar.

  6. Object Number: 314687  Size: SH
  7. Use the J 38778 in order to release the fasteners that retain the panel to the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 314687  Size: SH
  1. Install the panel to the vehicle:
  2. 1.1. Align the retaining clips with the holes in the body.
    1.2. Press the panel down in order to seat the fasteners into place.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the screw that retains the panel to the C pillar.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw that retains the panel to the C pillar to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the cargo net bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the cargo net bolt to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the jack access panel.
  8. Install the upper and the lower mounting bolts for the rear seat belt. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Left Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Right Rear in seat belts.
  9. Install the C and the D pillar trim. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
  10. •  Third Pillar Trim Replacement - Right Side
    •  Fourth Pillar Trim Replacement - Left Side