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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 751473  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the rocker panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw.
  4. Remove the quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screws.
  5. Remove the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw.
  6. Using J 38778 remove the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner push-in retainer.
  7. Remove the rear wheelhouse liner to rear wheelhouse palnuts.
  8. Remove the rear wheelhouse liner from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 751473  Size: SH
  1. Align the rear wheelhouse liner to the rear wheelhouse.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the rear wheelhouse liner to rear wheelhouse palnuts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear wheelhouse liner to rear wheelhouse palnuts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner push-in retainer.
  6. Install the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Install the quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screws.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  10. Install the rocker panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the rocker panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  12. Install the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in General Information.
  13. Lower the vehicle.