Body Side Upper Trim Panel Replacement Regular Cab, Extended Cab

1. Remove the lower body rear corner trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the upper anchor bolt for the rear seat belt. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Replacement .
3. Remove the seat belt adjuster knob.
4. Remove the trim plate.
5. Grasp the top of the upper body rear corner trim panel and gently pull the panel away from the body to release the fasteners.
6. Remove any fasteners that may have pulled away from the panel and reinstall them to the back of the panel.
7. Remove the upper body rear corner trim panel from the vehicle.

1. Position the upper body rear corner trim panel.
2. Ensure that the panel fasteners are aligned with the holes in the body.
3. Install the upper body rear corner trim panel by pushing firmly against the body to seat the panel fasteners.
4. Install the trim plate.
5. Install the seat belt adjuster knob.
6. Install the upper anchor bolt for the front seat belt. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Replacement .
7. Install the lower body rear corner trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

Body Side Upper Trim Panel Replacement Crew Cab

1. Remove the lower body rear corner trim panel (1). Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
2. Remove the upper anchor bolt for the rear seat belt. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Replacement.
3. Remove the seat belt adjuster knob.
4. Remove the trim plate (2).
5. Remove the bolt securing the roof rail air bag tether (4).
6. Grasp the top of the upper body rear corner trim panel (3) and gently pull the panel away from the body to release the fasteners.
7. Remove any fasteners that may have pulled away from the panel and reinstall them to the back of the panel.
8. Remove the upper body rear corner trim panel from the vehicle.

1. Position the upper body rear corner trim panel (3).
2. Ensure that the panel fasteners are aligned with the holes in the body.
3. Install the upper body rear corner trim panel (3) by pushing firmly against the body to seat the panel fasteners.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the bolt securing the roof rail air bag tether (4). Ensure that the tether strap is not twisted. Tighten the roof rail air bag tether bolt to 9 N·m (79 lb in).
5. Install the trim plate (2).
6. Install the seat belt adjuster knob.
7. Install the upper anchor bolt for the front seat belt. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Replacement.
8. Install the lower body rear corner trim panel (1). Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement.