Installing the tailgate trim panel

• Check the clips (1)  tailgate trim panel (2)  for damage and replace if necessary.

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• Position the tailgate trim panel (2)  and secure with expanding rivets (1)  .

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• Clip in the tailgate trim panel (2)  with the clips (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ATTACHING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE TAILGATE HINGE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT. .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON TRUNK LID .