Removal And Installation

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Remove the screws to the rear window latch. For additional information, refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS article.
Position the latch aside.

Fig 1: Positioning Latch Aside

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NOTE: The weatherstrip must be removed. It is fastened on top by a pushpin.

Pry the upper trim panel to remove.
Remove the screws and the scrivets.

Fig 2: Locating Screws And Scrivets

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CAUTION: Do not pull directly outward on rear door trim panel, as damage will occur.

Pull straight up to remove the rear door trim panel.

CAUTION: Insert the lower panel tabs first or they can break when installing the rear door trim panel.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.