Installation Procedure
- Position the quarter panel to the body. Position the rear, then the top, then the front.
- Install ythe bolts loosely.
- Align the quarter panel with the rear door and the lift gate as necessary.
- Tighten the bolts in sequence as shown in the illustration.
Tighten: Tighten the quarter panel bolts (Wagon) to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Close the lift gate and inspect the gap.
- If installing the left quarter panel, install the fuel door release latch and the retainer.
- Install the quarter panel fasteners to install the rear of the rocker panel cover.
- Install the inner wheelhouse panel outer plastic fasteners.
- Install the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Coupe) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Wagon) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Sedan) in Lighting Systems.
- 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.