Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove the trim plate from the upper liftgate opening header (1).
2. Loosen the rear edge of the quarter trim panel (4) from the inside of the lower D-pillar.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the upper edge of the upper D-pillar trim (2) away from the headliner far enough to disengage the two upper spring clip retainers that secure the trim to the slots in the upper liftgate opening header and the inside of the D-pillar.
4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the lower half of the upper D-pillar trim away from the D-pillar far enough to disengage the two lower spring clip retainers that secure the trim to the slots in the pillar.
5. Disengage the lower edge of the upper D-pillar trim from under the quarter trim panel.
6. Remove the upper D-pillar trim from the vehicle.