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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 620958  Size: SH
  1. Open the endgate.
  2. Remove the endgate inside handle from the endgate. Refer to Endgate Handle Replacement .
  3. Remove the endgate trim panel from the endgate inner panel using J 38778 .

Installation Procedure

    Important: Before installing the endgate trim panel to the endgate inner panel, the old trim panel retainers MUST be discarded and replaced with NEW trim panel retainers.


    Object Number: 620958  Size: SH
  1. Install the new trim panel retainers to the endgate trim panel.
  2. Align the endgate trim panel to the endgate inner panel.
  3. Install the endgate trim panel by firmly pressing in the area of the retainer clips until the clips are fully seated around the perimeter of the endgate trim panel.
  4. Install the endgate inside handle to the endgate. Refer to Endgate Handle Replacement .
  5. Close the endgate.