Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side SUT
Removal Procedure
- Open the spare tire carrier to the full open position.
- Lower the endgate.
- Remove the left rear sail panel molding. Refer to
Sail Panel Molding Replacement.
- Open the midgate.
- Release the exterior midgate weatherstrip up to the stationary opera quarter window.
- Remove the bolts (1) securing the rear cargo liner tie down loops (2) to the body.
- Remove the bolts, loops and floor liner from the vehicle.
- Remove the screws securing the left rear compartment side trim panel (1)
to the body.
- Remove the left rear compartment side trim panel from the pickup box.
Installation Procedure
- Position the left rear compartment side trim panel (1) to the pickup box.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Position the floor liner to the floor.
- Install the cargo tie down loops.
- Install the cargo tie down loop bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Reposition the midgate weatherstrip onto the pinch-weld flange and over the floor liner and front edge of the left rear compartment side trim panel.
- Close the midgate.
- Install the left rear sail panel molding. Refer to
Sail Panel Molding Replacement.
- Close the endgate.
- Latch and secure the spare tire carrier.