Install rear trim panel

• Check clamps (1) for damage; replace if necessary.
• Check the clips (2) for damage and replace where required.

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• Connect and lock all the connectors at the rear side trim panel (1) of the wiring harness and disconnect it.
• Insert upper seat belt (5).
• Position the rear side trim panel (1) and clip at the clamps (4).
• Clip in the rear side trim panel (1) at the clips (3).
• Clip in the rear side trim panel (1) at the clamps (2).

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• Clip in the cover (2) of the strap fitting (3) to the strap fitting (3).
• Slide the sleeve (1) in the cover (2) of the seat belt end fitting (3).

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• Position the seat belt end fitting correctly.
• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  End lining to body
  M10	Tightening torque	42 Nm

• Clip in the cover cap (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .