Installation Procedure
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- Install the headliner to the vehicle. New headliners must be pierced in order to accommodate actual vehicle accessories.
- Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER .
- Install the upper body side panel trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (STANDARD CAB PICKUP) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (EXTENDED CAB PICKUP) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (2-DOOR UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (4-DOOR UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (CREW CAB) .
- Install the inside air temperature sensor grille.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the rear seat upper seat belt anchor bolts (2-door models only).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 Ib ft).
- Install the body lock pillar trim panels 4-door models only). Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - SIDE DOOR LOCK PILLAR (CF5) .
- Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
- Install the sunshades and the retainers. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT .
- Install the assist handles. Refer to ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT .
- Install the coat hooks. Refer to COAT HOOK REPLACEMENT (EXTENDED/CREW CAB PICKUP) or COAT HOOK REPLACEMENT (STANDARD CAB PICKUP) or COAT HOOK REPLACEMENT (UTILITY) .
- Install the sunroof opening trim, if equipped, by carefully pressing it into place.
- Install the dome lamp, if equipped. Refer to DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT (PICKUP) or DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT (UTILITY) in Lighting Systems.
- Install the overhead or sunroof console, if equipped. Refer to DOME LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT SUNROOF) or DOME LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (WITH SUNROOF) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.