Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Remove the front door carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .



2. Use J 38778 to disengage the clips while holding the carper retaining leg of the quarter trim panel.
3. Pull the door weather-strips from the pinchweld flange as needed.
4. Pull out on the panel to disengage the retaining clips.
5. Remove the lower trim panel from the vehicle.

1. Align the lower trim panel to the center pillar.
2. Press firmly on the lower trim panel until the clips are fully seated.
3. Install the door weather-strips to the pinchweld flange.
4. Push down to engage the clips while holding the carper retaining leg of the quarter trim panel.
5. Install the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .