Rear Gate Trim: Removal

Remove clips (A), and remove the rear gate pillar trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Gate Pillar Trim
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Remove the clips, and remove the rear gate upper trim.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Gate Upper Trim And Clips
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Remove the cover in the inner handle, and loosen the inside screw.
Turn over the weather strip, and remove the clips.

Fig 3: Identifying Weather Strip And Clips
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Remove the clips (A), and remove the rear gate lower trim.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Gate Lower Trim And Clips
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Remove the rear gate weather strip.

Fig 5: Locating Rear Gate Weather Strip
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NOTE: If the weather strip clip is removed with excessive force, the weather strip may be damaged. Be sure to use a clip remover to remove.

Fig 6: Identifying Weather Strip Clips Remover
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