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Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement Coupe

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the quarter lower trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the quarter upper trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Using J 38778 remove the push in retainers from the rear window trim panel.

  6. Object Number: 319876  Size: SH
  7. Lift the rear window trim panel up and remove the rear seat belts from the T slots.
  8. Remove the rear window trim panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 319876  Size: SH
  1. Slide in the rear window trim panel and press down.
  2. Install the safety belts into the T slots in the rear window trim panel.
  3. Install the rear window trim panel push-in retainers.
  4. Install the quarter upper trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Install the quarter lower trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  7. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.

Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement Sedan

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the quarter upper trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Using J 38778 remove the push in retainers (3) from the rear window trim panel (1).

  5. Object Number: 277608  Size: SH
  6. Lift up the rear window trim panel (1) and remove the safety belts through the T slots.
  7. Remove the rear window trim panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 277608  Size: SH
  1. Slide the rear window trim panel (1) in and press down.
  2. Insert the seat belts through the T slot in the panel.
  3. Install the push in retainer (3) to the rear window trim panel (1).
  4. Install the quarter upper trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Install the rear seatback. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  6. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.