Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement Coupe

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

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 carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
4. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel by disengaging the push-in retainers using the J 38778 .
5. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel from the rear quarter inner panel.

1. Position the rear quarter lower trim panel to the rear quarter inner panel.
2. Install the rear quarter lower trim by pressing into place until fully seated.
3. Install the carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
4. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
5. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.

Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement Sedan

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

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 screws from the carpet retainer led of the center pillar lower trim.



4. Use the J 38778 to remove the rear lower quarter trim panel to body push-in retainers.
5. Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel from the vehicle.

1. Position the rear lower quarter trim panel to the vehicle.
2. Install the rear lower quarter trim panel to body push-in retainers. Apply pressure until fully seated.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the screws to the carpet retainer leg of the center pillar lower trim.

Tighten
Tighten the carpet retainer screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

4. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
5. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.