Rear Quarter Trim Panel [Convertible]

Rear Quarter Trim Panel

Removal
1 Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Rear Seat Backrest Rear Seat Backrest




2 Remove the rear safety belt stalk trim panel.
- Release from the clip.




3 Remove the rear safety belt stalk.
- Remove the Torx bolt.




4 Remove the scuff plate trim panel.
- Remove the Torx bolt.
- Release from the 4 clips.




5
NOTE:
Support the convertible top lid.
Open the convertible top to the position shown.
- Depress the switch.
6 Release the convertible top hinge cover tension strap.
- Release from the convertible top mechanism.




7 Carefully remove the outer waist seal.
- Release each end of the seal from the body.




8 Release the convertible top lid seal.
- Release from the 2 clips.
9 Release the front safety belt lower anchor.
- Remove and discard the Torx bolt.





10 Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
- Release from the 4 clips.
- Release the safety belt from the trim panel.

Installation





1 Install the rear quarter trim panel.
- Position the safety belt through the trim panel.
- Secure with the clips (1).
- Check the illustrated trim dimension (2), before tightening the Torx bolt (3) to 3 Nm (2.2 lb.ft).
2 Secure the front safety belt lower anchor.
- Tighten the new Torx bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
3 Attach the convertible top lid seal.
- Secure with the clips.
4 Install the outer waist seal.
- Attach the outer waist seal to the body.
5 Attach the convertible top hinge cover tension strap.
- Attach to the convertible top mechanism.
6 Close the convertible top.
- Depress the switch.
7 Install the scuff plate trim panel.
- Secure in the clips.
- Tighten the Torx bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
8 Install the safety belt stalk.
- Tighten the Torx bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
9 Install the rear safety belt stalk trim panel.
- Secure with the clip.

10 Install the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Rear Seat Backrest Rear Seat Backrest