Removing and Installing Rear Side Trim Panel

Removing And Installing Rear Side Trim Panel

Technical values







Preliminary work

1. Remove the B-pillar trim. Refer to Removing and installing B-pillar trim.
2. Remove back seat cushion. Refer to Removing and installing back seat cushion.

Removing rear side trim panel

Removing side-panel lining at rear







1. Release rear backrest and fold it forward.
2. Pull collar of opening for belt -1- up and off.







3. Unscrew fastening screw -1- from the side trim panel -2-.







4. Unscrew locking pins -1-, remove stop -2-.







5. Pull side trim panel locking tabs -3- out of the clamp in the rear side panel. Lift side trim panel locking tabs on lower side member and guide them out.

CAUTION: Voltage peaks can damage the audio system.
- Before unplugging/removing audio components, remove ignition key and switch off audio system.

6. Disconnect electric plug connection -1- on loudspeaker -2- and remove side trim panel -3-.







Installing rear side trim panel







1. Plug in the electric plug connection -1- on the loudspeaker -2-.







2. Position side trim panel -3- on the inside of the rear side section and the inside of the lower side member and press the locking tabs into the clamps.







3. Position stop -2- and screw down locking pins -1-. Tightening torque: 37 ftlb.+1.5 ftlb.
4. Check plug-in nut -3- and replace if necessary. Position and tighten fastening screw -2- in the side-panel trim -2-.







5. Position locking tabs of collar of opening for belt -1- on side trim panel and press them in.







6. Lift up the pillar seal -1- using a plastic spatula -2- along the side trim panel -3-.







7. Fold up rear backrest and lock it.

Subsequent work

1. Install back seat cushion. Refer to Removing and installing back seat cushion.
2. Install B-pillar trim. Refer to Removing and installing B-pillar trim.