Removal Procedure
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- Remove the quarter panel swing-out window latch. Refer to WINDOW REPLACEMENT - SWING OUT in Stationary Windows.
- Remove the third and the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Left and Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left .
- Remove the rear clip on the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower .
- 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 .
- Remove the seat belt upper anchor. Refer to SHOULDER BELT GUIDE ADJUSTER REPLACEMENT - FR .
- Remove the cargo net bolt.
- Use the J 38778 in order to remove the clips that retain the trim panel to the vehicle.
- 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 - LEFT REAR .
- SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - RIGHT REAR .
- Squeeze the storage tray from underneath and press out in order to remove the storage tray from the trim panel.
- Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.