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Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the LH primary rear side body seal for installation.
    NOTE: Position flange in seal between the primary hinges.
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  2. Set the inner seal tape on the LH primary rear side body seal first, and then seat the outer seal tape and sill tape.
    NOTE: The inner tape should follow the body seam about 1 cm from the edge.
    NOTE: Wet out the adhesive applying pressure along the entirety of the seal once it is set in desired position.
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  3. Position the LH upper racetrack trim on the vehicle, and then install the clips (x8) that attach the trim to the vehicle.
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  4. Ensure that the LH falcon wing door seal is seated behind the LH upper racetrack trim.
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  5. Install the LH falcon wing door primary strut covers (x2).
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  6. Position the LH lower racetrack trim on the vehicle, install the clips (x2) that attach the trim to the lower B-pillar racetrack bracket, and then rotate the trim downwards to install the clips (x6) that attach the trim to the vehicle.
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  7. Install the LH rear racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Rear - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  8. Install the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  9. Install the clips (x11) that attach the LH headliner to the vehicle.
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  10. Install the screws (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear coat hooks to the vehicle.

    2.5 N.m (1.8 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
    NOTE: LH shown; RH similar
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  11. Close the LH and RH side rear coat hooks.
    NOTE: LH shown; RH similar
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  12. Install the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  13. Install the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  14. Install the LH side rear trunk garnish. See Garnish - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  15. Move the LH 3rd row seat to original position.
  16. Close the liftgate.
  17. Install the screw that attaches the LH front end of the headliner to the vehicle.

    2 N.m (1.5 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
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  18. Connect the LH falcon wing door button electrical connector, and then install the clips (x3) and magnets (x2) that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.
    NOTE: Replace the clips if damaged.
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  19. Install the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  20. Install the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  21. Install the LH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  22. Fully seat the LH front door seal on the B-pillar trim.
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  23. Move the LH front seat rearward.
  24. Position the LH upper A-pillar trim for installation.
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  25. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.

    5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm hex
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  26. Install the screw that attaches the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.

    2.5 N.m (1.8 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
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  27. Install the nut that attaches the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.

    5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Install a new nut.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 13 mm hex
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  28. Install the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  29. Move LH front seat to original position.
  30. Close the LH rear door.
  31. Install the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See DOOR GLASS ASSEMBLY - REAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  32. Raise the front windows and close all the doors.