Installing D-pillar trim panel

• Check the clamps (1) and clips (3) on the D-pillar trim panel (2) for damage, replace if necessary.

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• Fit the D-pillar trim panel (1) and clip it into the clips (2).

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• Feed in the D-pillar trim panel (3) below the sealing lip on the tailgate seal.
• Clip in D-pillar trim panel (3) from the clip (5) and from the clamps (4).
• Tighten down screws (2).

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• Fasten expanding rivet (1).

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRIM PANEL OF LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WARNING TRIANGLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FLAP IN THE LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT STORAGE SHELF .