Body and Paint
Removal and Installation — Cargo Area Trim Panel
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6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment
Interior trim removal tool
Removal
- Remove the rear sill trim panel.
REFER TO: Rear Sill Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). - Remove the cargo area sill trim panel.
Refer to: Cargo Area Sill Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). - Move the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
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- Fold the rear seatback into the horizontal position.
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Left Side
Remove the cargo area trim panel.- Release the cargo area trim panel clips.
Use common equipment: interior trim remover.
- Disconnect the cargo area power outlet electrical connector.
- Release the cargo area trim panel clips.
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Right Side
Remove the cargo area trim panel.- Release the cargo area trim panel clips.
Use common equipment: interior trim remover.
- Disconnect the cargo area interior lamp electrical connector.
- Release the cargo area trim panel clips.
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Installation
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Inspect and position the liftgate weatherstrip edge so that it overlaps the upper portion of the cargo area trim panel.
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