Removal and Installation

LH side 

1. If equipped with a power point on the LH quarter trim panel, disconnect the battery ground cable.

   Both sides 

   Fig 1: Removing/Installing Safety Belt D-Ring Cover

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2. Remove the safety belt D-ring cover.
   Fig 2: Removing/Installing Safety Belt D-Ring Bolt

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3. Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt.
   Fig 3: Removing/Installing Liftgate Scuff Plate Trim Panel

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4. Remove the pin-type retainers and the liftgate scuff plate trim panel.
5. Position the liftgate weatherstrip aside.
   Fig 4: Removing/Installing Cargo Net Hold-Down

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6. If equipped, remove the cargo net hold-down.
   Fig 5: Removing/Installing Rear Quarter Trim Panel

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7. Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
   1. Insert a tape-wrapped screwdriver between the D-pillar trim panel and rear quarter trim panel.
   2. Push the screwdriver in the direction of the arrow and remove the rear quarter trim panel.
8. Disconnect the accessory socket connector. (Left side)
   Fig 6: Removing/Installing C-Pillar Trim Panel (1 Of 2)

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   Fig 7: Removing/Installing C-Pillar Trim Panel (2 Of 2)

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9. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.