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For 1990-2009 cars only

Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement Extended Sedan

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear window shelf panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  3. Remove the upper rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Move the rear seat forward and fold the seat forward.

  5. Object Number: 1230267  Size: SH
  6. Remove the seat belt anchor from the rear seat.

  7. Object Number: 1230269  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear spare tire cover.
  9. Remove the rear sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement in Body Rear End.

  10. Object Number: 1230272  Size: SH
  11. Remove the seat back bumper from the rear lower quarter trim panel.

  12. Object Number: 1230270  Size: SH
  13. Remove the shoulder belt bezel from the quarter trim panel.

  14. Object Number: 1230274  Size: SH
  15. Remove the cargo net anchor from the quarter trim panel.

  16. Object Number: 1230275  Size: SH
  17. Remove the upper fastener from the quarter trim panel.

  18. Object Number: 1230264  Size: SH
  19. If you are removing the quarter trim panel from the driver side, remove the rear cargo light.

  20. Object Number: 1171431  Size: SH
  21. If you are removing the quarter trim panel from the driver side, disconnect the rear outlet accessory socket.
  22. Starting at the top, remove the trim panel by pulling straight off.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1171431  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower quarter trim panel to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the rear outlet accessory socket.

  3. Object Number: 1230277  Size: SH
  4. Install the rear cargo light.

  5. Object Number: 1230275  Size: SH
  6. Install the upper fastener to the quarter trim panel.

  7. Object Number: 1230274  Size: SH
  8. Install the cargo net anchor to the quarter trim panel.

  9. Object Number: 1230270  Size: SH
  10. Install the shoulder belt bezel to the quarter trim panel.

  11. Object Number: 1230272  Size: SH
  12. Install the seat back bumper to the quarter trim panel.
  13. Install the rear sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement in Body Rear End.
  14. Install the spare tire cover.

  15. Object Number: 1230267  Size: SH
  16. Install the seat belt anchor to the rear seat.
  17. Move the rear seat to the original position.
  18. Install the quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  19. Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  20. Install the rear window shelf panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .