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Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement Regular Cab

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  2. Remove the jack and tool stowage.
  3. Remove the rear window lower molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 348549  Size: SH
  5. Remove the quarter panel trim screws.
  6. Remove the rear screw from the sill trim plate.
  7. Remove the quarter panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 348549  Size: SH
  1. Install the quarter panel.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the quarter panel trim screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the quarter panel trim screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the rear screw into the sill trim plate.
  6. Install the rear window lower molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
  7. Install the jack and tool stowage.
  8. Install the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .

Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement Extended Cab

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat, if necessary. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear window molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 373585  Size: SH
  4. Remove the armrest screw.

  5. Object Number: 348548  Size: SH
  6. Remove the armrest.
  7. Remove the sill trim plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 348551  Size: SH
  9. Remove the quarter panel trim screws.
  10. Pull the panel out, and remove the seat belt assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement .
  11. Remove the quarter panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat belt assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement .
  2. Install the quarter panel to the vehicle.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 348551  Size: SH
  4. Install the quarter panel trim screws.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the quarter panel trim screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the sill trim plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 348548  Size: SH
  8. Install the armrest.

  9. Object Number: 373585  Size: SH
  10. Install the armrest screw.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the armrest screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  12. Install the rear window molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
  13. Install the rear seat if necessary. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .