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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate pull strap.Refer to Liftgate Pull Strap Replacement .
  3. Using the J 38778 release the liftgate trim panel retainers.

  4. Object Number: 313624  Size: SH
  5. Remove the trim panel from the lift gate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 313624  Size: SH
  1. Align the 4-way and 2-way wedges on the liftgate trim panel to the wedges on the liftgate.
  2. Align the liftgate trim panel studs to the holes in the liftgate.
  3. Align the upper edge of the liftgate trim panel to the top center of the liftgate.
  4. Install the upper edge of the liftgate trim panel to the top center of the liftgate.
  5. Push on the liftgate trim panel in the four corners and center to secure the trim panel retainers.
  6. Install the liftgate pull strap. Refer to Liftgate Pull Strap Replacement .
  7. Close the liftgate.