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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

  1. Remove the rear split folding seat back. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  3. Remove the front seat belt anchor bolt, and shoulder guide bolt. Refer to Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement in Seat Belts.

  4. Object Number: 872022  Size: SH
  5. Use a J 38778 to remove the pushin retainer (5) from the quarter panel extension (4).
  6. Remove the quarter trim panel extension (4).
  7. With a flat-bladed tool remove the seat belt escutcheon (6) form the trim panel (3).
  8. Pull out the top of the quarter trim panel (3).
  9. Pull the trim panel (3) firmly and evenly to disengage the retainers from the inner quarter panel (1).
  10. Route the seat belt (7) through the opening in the trim panel (3).
  11. Remove the trim panel (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 872022  Size: SH
  1. Position the trim panel (3) into the vehicle.
  2. Route the seat belt (7) through the opening in the trim panel (3).
  3. Align the trim panel retainers with the openings in the inner quarter panel (1).
  4. Press the trim panel (3) firmly and evenly in order to engage the retainers to the inner quarter panel (1).
  5. Install the seat belt escutcheon (6) to the trim panel (3).
  6. Install the quarter trim panel extension (4).
  7. Install the push retainer (5) to the quarter trim panel extension.
  8. Install the front seat belt anchor bolt, and shoulder guide bolt. Refer to Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement in Seat Belts.
  9. Install the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  10. Install the rear split folding seat back. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement in Seats.