Installation Procedure
- If replacing the quarter panel, transfer the fascia mounting studs and the fuel door.
- If installing the left quarter panel, install the latch and the latch retainer nut.
Tighten: Tighten the fuel door latch retaining nut to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Position the quarter panel to the body. Position the rear, then the top, then the front.
- Install the bolts loosely.
- Align the quarter panel with the rear door and the compartment lid as necessary.
- Tighten the 6 quarter panel fasteners in sequence as shown in the illustration.
Tighten: Tighten the quarter panel fasteners (Sedan) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the plastic retainers on the rear of the rocker panel cover.
- Install the inner wheelhouse panel outer plastic fasteners. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement .
- Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Coupe) or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Sedan) or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Wagon) in Bumpers.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.