Rear Side Trim Panel

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove these items:
- Rear door sill trim (see REAR DOOR SILL AREA )
- Rear door opening seal, as needed (see step 4 under Rear Door Sill Area )
- Third row seat (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed (see TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT )
- Cargo floor box (see CARGO FLOOR BOX )
Remove the clip from the lower area of the trim panel (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Panel Lower Area
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Pry out the covers (A), and remove the bolts (B), then remove the tie down hooks (C) (two places).

Fig 2: Covers, Bolts And Tie Down Hooks With Torque Specifications
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Pry out the lid (A), and remove the screw, then release the retaining hooks (B). Remove the cargo net hook (C) from the rear side trim panel (D).

Fig 3: Identifying Lid, Retaining Hooks, Cargo Net Hook And Rear Side Trim Panel
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Open the cargo hook (A). Pry out the cover (B), and remove the bolt.

Fig 4: Cargo Hook And Cover With Torque Specifications
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Pull out the front upper edge of the rear side trim panel (A) by hand to release the tabs (B) and the hooks (C) from the C-pillar trim (D).

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Side Trim Panel, Tabs, Hooks And C-Pillar Trim
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Pull out the rear upper edge of the rear side trim panel (A) by hand to release the tabs (B) and the hooks (C) from the D-pillar trim (D).

Fig 6: Identifying Tabs, Rear Side Trim Panel, Hooks And D-Pillar Trim
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Pull the rear side trim panel (A) back by hand to detach the clips. On the right side, disconnect the rear accessory power socket connector (B).
Left side

Fig 7: Identifying Rear Side Trim Panel (Left Side)
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Right side

Fig 8: Identifying Rear Side Trim Panel (Right Side)
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Pull up the rear side trim panel (A), then remove it.

Fig 9: Pulling Up Rear Side Trim Panel
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Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the accessory power socket connector is plugged in properly.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips, hooks and tabs into place securely.