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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL1/SC1 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Seats 🢒 Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side

Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side Coupe

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 863822 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.

    2. Object Number: 868045 Size: SH
  2. Lower the rear seat back and remove the push pin rivets from the rear window trim finish panel.
  3. Remove the rear fastener of the front lower hinge garnish molding to partially loosen the molding at the quarter trim panel location.

    4. Object Number: 868054 Size: SH
  4. Slide the belt assembly out of the trim panel.

    5. Object Number: 868127 Size: SH
  5. Remove the Torx® fasteners that attach the seat belt slide bar and remove the slide bar.
  6. Remove the seat belt retractor access door.
  7. Remove the push pin.
  8. Remove the Torx® fastener and the seat belt unit retractor.

    9. Object Number: 868115 Size: SH
  9. Unsnap the seat belt bolt cover.
  10. Loosen the Torx® fastener and rotate the presenter arm forward to disengage the presenter arm guide notch from the spaceframe.
  11. Remove the presenter arm and the seat belt unit.

    12. Object Number: 868083 Size: SH
  12. On first design vehicles only, disengage the rear clip of the windshield garnish molding to allow the removal of the rear upper garnish molding.

    13. Object Number: 868060 Size: SH
  13. Remove the quarter window garnish molding by disengaging the clips. Refer to the following:
    14. • Defogger Lead (1)
    • Defogger Notch (2)
    • Interlock Tab (3)

    Object Number: 868034 Size: SH
  14. Pull at the top of the quarter lower trim panel molding to disengage one push pin from the spaceframe.
  15. Disengage one clip attaching the quarter trim panel. Lift the panel to disengage two hooks (1) from the quarter panel assembly.
  16. Move the quarter trim panel away from the spaceframe.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 868054 Size: SH
  1. Route the seat belt webbing in the quarter trim panel assembly.

    2. Object Number: 868034 Size: SH
  2. Position the trim panel to the spaceframe and engage the hooks (1).
  3. Push the top of the panel to engage one push pin.
  4. Push in the trim panel clip.

    5. Object Number: 868045 Size: SH
  5. Install the push pin fasteners to attach the rear window finish panel and the quarter trim panel to the spaceframe.

    6. Important: Engage the interlock extension of the rear upper garnish molding to the quarter trim molding.

  6. Position and engage the hinge pillar garnish molding clips previously disengaged.

    7. Object Number: 868060 Size: SH

    Caution: The head curtain inflator module tethers must be routed correctly. Improper routing may result in personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.

    Important: Ensure that the head curtain inflator module tether is not hanging below the headliner edge. If so, tuck the tether underneath the headliner.

  7. Position the quarter window garnish molding in place and engage the clips. Refer to the following:
    8. • Defogger Lead (1)
    • Defogger Notch (2)
    • Interlock Tab (3)

    Object Number: 868115 Size: SH

    Caution: Observe the orientation of the presenter arm assembly and the seat belt unit. Incorrect orientation may result in personal injury.

    Caution: Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker US P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, on all restraint bolts/nuts before installation. Failure to use such threadlocker correctly may result in personal injury.

  8. Install the presenter arm and the seat belt unit assembly.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the presenter arm bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 868127 Size: SH

    Caution: Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker US P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, on all restraint bolts/nuts before installation. Failure to use such threadlocker correctly may result in personal injury.

  9. Install the seat belt unit retractor.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the shoulder belt retractor bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  10. Install the seat belt retractor access door.

    11. Important: Make certain the cut and stitched side of the belt loop is facing outboard and the belt is straight as pictured.

  11. Grasp the seat belt at the unattached end.
  12. Rotate the belt loop inboard to the center of the car 180 degrees rearward. Place the loop over the slide bar as pictured.

    13. Object Number: 868120 Size: MH

    Caution: Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker US P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, on all restraint bolts/nuts before installation. Failure to use such threadlocker correctly may result in personal injury.

  13. Install slide bar.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the shoulder belt slider bar to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  14. Check the function of the seat belt.
  15. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.