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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
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    Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) - Remove

  3. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) - Remove
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    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

    5. NOTE:

    The body lock pillar upper trim panel does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.

  5. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) - Reposition
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    Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) - Remove

  7. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) - Remove
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    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

    9. NOTE:

    The body lock pillar upper trim panel does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.

  9. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) - Reposition
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    Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).

  11. Separate the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
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    Pull downward to release the retaining tabs.

  13. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  14. Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp - Rear (1) - Remove
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    Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the cargo center courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).

  16. Separate the cargo center courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
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    Pull downward to release the retaining tabs.

  18. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  19. Cargo Center Courtesy Lamp (1) - Remove
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    Place the rear 2 coat hook (2) in the open position.

  21. Coat Hook Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
  22. Coat Hook (2) - Remove [2x]
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    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  24. Pull the body side rear window garnish molding (1) outwards enough to access the tether fastener.
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    Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt (1) - Remove

  26. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) - Remove
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    Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) - Remove

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    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

    29. NOTE:

    The body rear corner upper garnish molding does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.

  29. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding (1) - Reposition
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    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  31. Pull the body side rear window garnish molding (1) outwards enough to access the tether fastener.
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    Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt (1) - Remove

  33. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) - Remove
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    Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) - Remove

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    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

    36. NOTE:

    The body rear corner upper garnish molding does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.

  36. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding (1) - Reposition
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    Disconnect the rear seat belt mini-latch (1).

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    Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the retaining tabs.

  39. Rear Seat Center Belt Opening Bezel-3rd Row Seat (1) - Remove
  40. Feed the 3rd row seat center belt through the rear seat center belt opening bezel (1).
  41. Feed the back half of the seat belt opening bezel through the headlining opening.
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    3rd Row Seat Belt Guide Cover (1) - Open

  43. Rear Seat Belt Guide Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
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    3rd Row Seat Belt Guide (1) - Reposition

  45. Using a suitable trim tool, gently pry and pull downwards on the rear seat belt opening bezel (2) to release the retaining clip on both sides of the vehicle.
  46. Rear Seat Belt Opening Bezel (2) - Remove [2x]
  47. Pull down at the rear of the headlining front trim panel to disengage the retaining clips and to gain access to the trim panel retainers holding the headlining rear trim panel.
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    NOTE:

    Prior to removal, note the routing of the wire harness to aid in reassembly and to ensure proper installation.

    Headlining Trim Panel Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]

  49. Disengage the retaining clips (2) at the rear of the headliner rear trim panel.
  50. Lower the headlining rear trim panel (3).
  51. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  52. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headlining rear trim panel (3) from the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
  53. Transfer components as necessary.
  54. If transferring or replacing the wiring harness.
    • Take note of the wiring harness locations and measure the harness lead length prior to removing. Mark harness routing locations on new headlining trim panel prior to harness removal.
      • NOTE:

      Use a camera to take pictures and use a pencil to mark the new headlining trim panel.

    • Use fiber or plastic trim tool to assist in removing the wiring harness from the headlining trim panel, taking care not to damage the harness.
    • Remove excess glue and material from the wiring harness and re-tape areas where the tape was removed or damaged.
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