Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Coupe) or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Sedan) or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Wagon) in Bumpers.
- Remove the rear wheelhouse panel outer plastic fasteners. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement .
- Remove the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Coupe) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Wagon) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Sedan) in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the rear and middle 2 plastic fasteners on the rocker panel cover to the lower rear end of the cover.
- If removing the left quarter panel, open the fuel door and remove the latch retainer nut and tether from fuel the filler cap.
- Remove the rear quarter attaching bolts above and underneath the tail lamp.
- Remove the remaining attaching bolts from the quarter panel.
- With all of the bolts removed, pull the rear bottom of the quarter panel outward, then remove the quarter panel by sliding backward.