Installation Procedure

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Position the side trim panel to the lock pillar.
Secure the panel with the push-in fastener and hook and loop fasteners.
Install the fir tree push-in retainer to the rear of the speaker grill opening.
Insert the lower tab of the grille into the opening and snap the grille in place.

Fig 1: Installing Speaker Grille To Side Trim Panel
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the seat belt guide bolt and cover.
Tighten

Tighten the seat belt guide bolt to 46 N.m (34 lb ft).

Fig 2: Seat Belt Guide Bolt & Cover
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Install the strut. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - REAR LIFT WINDOW PANEL in Body Rear End.

Fig 3: Strut
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Install the push-in fasteners attaching the weatherstrip to the lock pillar.

Fig 4: Installing Push-In Fasteners Attaching Weatherstrip To Lock Pillar
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Install the rear roof bow interior trim panel and the roof lift off panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR ROOF BOW .
Remove the support and close the lift window.

Fig 5: Rear Roof Bow Interior Trim Panel
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