Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove these items:

- Sliding door sill trim, as needed Service and Repair
- C-pillar trim Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
- Sliding door opening trim, as needed Service and Repair
- Remove the tailgate weatherstrip, as needed Service and Repair

2. Pull up the second row seat belt lower anchor cover (A), then remove the second row seat belt lower anchor bolt (B).






3. Detach the clip and release the hooks (A), then remove the pivot cover (B).






4. Remove the third row seat belt lower anchor bolt (A).






5. Remove the rear trim panel (A).

1. Remove the side bolts (B).

2. Pull out both side edges of the trim panel by hand to release the hooks (C) from the rear side trim panel (D).

3. Pull back the trim panel to detach the clips (E, F).





6. Left side: Remove the spare tire (A).

1. Place a hand in each grab handle (B) on the spare tire cover (C), and pull back to detach the clips. Remove the spare tire cover.

2. Remove the spare tire mounting bolt (D).





7. Remove the rear side trim panel (A).

1. Remove the cap (B) by releasing the hooks (C).

2. Remove the side bolt (D).

3. Pull out the rear upper edge of the trim panel by hand to release the hooks (E) from the D-pillar trim (F).

4. Pull back the trim panel by hand to detach the clips (G, H).

5. Disconnect the cargo area accessory power socket connector (I), the rear entertainment system auxiliary jack connector (J) (with rear entertainment system), and the power outlet connector (K) (for some models).

Left side





Right side





8. Remove the rear side trim panel beverage holder (A). The left side is shown; the right side is similar.

1. Detach the clips and release the hooks (B), then remove the rear speaker grille (C).

2. Remove the screws.

3. Slide the beverage holder forward to release the rear hooks (D).





9. Install the rear side trim panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt, and that it is not pinched by the rear side trim panel.
- Make sure that each connector is plugged in properly.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.