Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (SUT)

Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (SUT)

Removal Procedure

1. Open the spare tire carrier to the full open position.
2. Lower the end gate.
3. Remove the left rear sail panel molding. Refer to Sail Panel Molding Replacement (Left Side) ().
4. Open the midgate.
5. Release the exterior midgate weatherstrip up to the stationary opera quarter window.




6. Remove the bolts (1) securing the rear cargo liner tie down loops (2) to the body.
7. Remove the bolts, loops and floor liner from the vehicle.




8. Remove the screws securing the left rear compartment side trim panel (1) to the body.
9. Remove the left rear compartment side trim panel from the pickup box.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the left rear compartment side trim panel (1) to the pickup box.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the screws.

Tighten the screws to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

3. Position the floor liner to the floor.
4. Install the cargo tie down loops.
5. Install the cargo tie down loop bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

6. Reposition the midgate weatherstrip onto the pinch-weld flange and over the floor liner and front edge of the left rear compartment side trim panel.
7. Close the midgate.
8. Install the left rear sail panel molding. Refer to Sail Panel Molding Replacement (Left Side) ().
9. Close the end gate.
10. Latch and secure the spare tire carrier.