Removing the rear trim

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIMS FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME ON THE SIDE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING TAILGATE PUSHBUTTON .

• Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Loosen nuts (1).

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• Unclip the rear trim (1) at the clips (2) and remove toward the rear.

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