Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove these items:
- Rear door inner seal, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area

- Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed Service and Repair

- Cargo floor Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Area

- Cargo floor box, with temporary repair kit (TRK) Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Area

- Rear trim panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Cargo Area

- Cargo area light Cargo Area Light Test/Replacement

2. If necessary, remove the tie down hook (A).






3. Remove the cargo area side trim panel (A).
-1 Remove the clip (B) from the trim panel.
-2 Pull the front edge of the trim panel back to release the tabs (C) from the rear door sill trim (D).
-3 Pull the upper edge of the trim panel back to release the hooks (E) from the quarter pillar trim (F).
-4 Detach the clips (G, H), then pull the trim panel back to remove it from the rear seat back striker (I) and the tie down hook (J).
-5 Release the rear seat belt (K) from the slit (L) in the trim panel.

4. Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips, the hooks, and the tabs into place securely.

- Make sure the cargo area light connector is plugged in properly.

- Make sure the trim panel does not pinch the seat belt.