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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the quarter panel swing-out window latch. Refer to STATIONARY WINDOW SYSTEM in Stationary Windows.
  2. Remove the third and the fourth pillar trim. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT THIRD PILLAR LEFT  and TRIM REPLACEMENT FOURTH PILLAR LEFT  .
  3. Remove the rear clip on the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE FRONT LOWER  .
  4. Remove the rear clips on the body side front trim panel, upper and lower. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT BODY SIDE FRONT LOWER  and TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT BODY SIDE FRONT UPPER .
  5. Remove the seat belt upper anchor. Refer to SEAT BELT SYSTEM in Seat Belts.
    Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel From The Vehicle (Left Body Side)
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  6. Remove the cargo net bolt.
  7. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the clips that retain the trim panel to the vehicle.
  8. Pull the trim panel back from the body side panel.
    • Remove the seat belt retractor from the body side panel. Refer to appropriate procedure in Seat Belts:
    • Seat Belt Retractor Replacement Left Front
    • Seat Belt Retractor Replacement Right Front
    • Seat Belt Retractor Replacement Right Rear
    • Seat Belt Retractor Replacement No. 2 Left Rear
    • Seat Belt Retractor Replacement No. 2 Right Rear
  9. Squeeze the storage tray from underneath and press out in order to remove the storage tray from the trim panel.
  10. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
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