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Cargo Area Front Trim Panel Replacement Convertible

Removal Procedure

  1. Lower the seatback.
  2. Remove the left or right shroud side trim finishing panel.
  3. Remove the coat hook (coupe only).
  4. Important: Release retainer with a screwdriver and pull out if necessary.

  5. Remove the rear seat striker bolt/screw and washer.

  6. Object Number: 403297  Size: SH
  7. Remove quarter inner trim finish panel extension bolt/screw (1) (convertible only).
  8. Remove quarter inner trim finish panel extension (2) (convertible only).
  9. Remove quarter inner trim finishing panel
  10. Important: Push lap belt through slot in quarter inner trim finishing panel.

  11. Remove speaker grille, if replacing panel.
  12. Disconnect and remove quarter courtesy lamp (convertible only) if replacing panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 403297  Size: SH
  1. Install and connect quarter courtesy lamp (convertible only) if removed.
  2. Install speaker grille, if removed.
  3. Install quarter inner trim finishing panel
  4. Important: Thread lap belt through slot in quarter inner trim finishing panel.

  5. Install quarter inner trim finish panel extension (convertible only) (2).
  6. Install quarter inner trim finish panel extension bolt/screw (1) (convertible only).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  8. Install the rear seat striker bolt/screw and washer.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb in).

  10. Install the coat hook (coupe only).
  11. Important: Slide into position and press retainer to lock.

  12. Install the left or right shroud side trim finishing panel.
  13. Raise the seatback.

Cargo Area Front Trim Panel Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure

  1. Lower the seatback.
  2. Remove the left or right shroud side trim finishing panel.
  3. Remove the coat hook (coupe only).
  4. Important: Release retainer with a screwdriver and pull out if necessary.

  5. Remove the rear seat striker bolt/screw and washer.

  6. Object Number: 403303  Size: SH
  7. Remove quarter inner trim finishing panel (1) from vehicle body (2).
  8. Important: Push lap belt through slot in quarter inner trim finishing panel.

  9. Remove speaker grille, if replacing panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 403303  Size: SH

    Important: Thread lap belt through slot in quarter inner trim finishing panel.

  1. Install speaker grille, if removed.
  2. Install quarter inner trim finishing panel (1) to vehicle body (2).
  3. Install the rear seat striker bolt/screw and washer.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb in).

  5. Install the coat hook (coupe only).
  6. Important: Slide into position and press retainer to lock.

  7. Install the left or right shroud side trim finishing panel.
  8. Raise the seatback.