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Trim Panel

Body and Frame › Interior Moulding / Trim
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.
Procedures
Header Panel - Removal3 steps
ℹ NOTE
Align second clip from Right (Cross Car Locator) to its slot first. This helps line up the rest of clips.
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  1. Open the lift gate.
  2. Pull down at the center of the headliner molding (3) only enough to allow the tab (2) to be released from the quarter trim molding.
  3. Carefully pull down to remove the remaining clips (4) attaching the molding to the body then move the molding to the left to released the tab from the quarter trim molding.
Shifter Bezel - Installation4 steps
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  1. If equipped with a manual transmission and built on or after February 11, 2008, snap in the shift knob on the shift lever.
  2. If equipped, connect electrical connectors attached to shift bezel.
  3. Align and use hand pressure to install the shift bezel into the floor console.
  4. If equipped with a manual transmission and built before February 11, 2008, snap in the shift knob on the shift lever.
Load Floor - Installation6 steps
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  1. Install the load floor (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Lift the rear of the floor panel (1) up and forward to catch the hooks (4).
  3. Lower the load floor (1) onto the studs (3).
  4. Install the nuts (2) to the load floor (1) and tighten the nuts to 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.).
  5. Install the load floor panel (1) to the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3). Use hand pressure to seat the clips.
  6. Return the rear seats in the upright position.
Cowl Trim Panel - Installation2 steps
△ CAUTION
When installing the cowl trim cover make sure not to damage the body plugs, around the sill area. If damage occurs to the body plugs, replace with new plugs. Failure to replace a damaged body plug results in a water leak to the floor area of the vehicle.
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  1. Align and install the cowl trim cover (1) by sliding the rear tabs of the cowl trim cover under the B-pillar trim.
  2. Using hand pressure install the clips (3) into the body and the A-pillar (2).
Shifter Bezel - Removal4 steps
ℹ NOTE
If equipped with a manual transmission and built on or after February 11, 2008, to remove the boot from the console bezel, operate the retaining clips to release the boot frame. Do not attempt using a trim stick on the top surface, that will damage the part.
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  1. If equipped with a manual transmission and built before February 11, 2008, using a slide-hammer, snap out the shift knob from the lever.
  2. Using a trim stick or equivalent, pry the shift bezel out of the floor console. If equipped with a manual transmission, the lever boot will come off with the bezel.
  3. If equipped, remove electrical connectors attached to shift bezel.
  4. If equipped with a manual transmission and built on or after February 11, 2008, using a slide-hammer, snap out the shift knob from the lever.
Header Panel - Installation4 steps
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  1. Install the headliner molding (3) to the body by sliding the tab (1) on the right side into the quarter trim molding.
  2. Pull down at the center of the headliner molding (3) only enough to allow the tab (2) to be slide into the other side of the quarter trim molding.
  3. Using hand pressure snap the remaining clips (4) into place.
  4. Close the lift gate.
Cowl Trim Panel - Removal1 step
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  1. Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove the cowl trim cover (1) by pulling it away from the A-pillar and releasing the clip (2), continue lifting up the cowl trim panel (1) to release the clips (3) from the body.
Load Floor - Removal5 steps
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  1. Position the rear seats in the forward position.
  2. Remove the load floor panel (1) from the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3).
  3. Remove the nuts (2) from the load floor (1).
  4. Lift the rear of the floor panel (1) up and rearward to release from the body hooks (4).
  5. Remove the load floor (1) from the vehicle.
Pillar Trim — C-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal4 steps
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  1. Remove the seat belt bolt (3).
  2. Using a trim stick or equivalent, pry out the screw cover from the top of the trim panel (2), remove the screw.
  3. Remove the trim (2) by sliding up and out of the quarter trim molding.
  4. Remove the seatbelt webbing from the C-pillar trim (2).
Pillar Trim — C-Pillar Trim Panel - Installation5 steps
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  1. Feed the seatbelt webbing through the C-pillar trim (2).
  2. Install the trim (2) by sliding down and into the quarter trim molding.
  3. Align the 4-way locator and seat the C-pillar trim (2) to the body.
  4. Install the screw and screw cover.
  5. Install the seat belt bolt (3) and tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
Pillar Trim — B-Pillar Trim Panel - Installation — Upper5 steps
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  1. Feed the seatbelt webbing through the B-pillar trim (2). Slide the belt adjuster to top position.
  2. Install the trim (2) by sliding down and into the B-pillar lower trim.
  3. Align the 4-way locator and seat the B-pillar trim (2) to the body.
  4. Install the screw and screw cover.
  5. Install the seat belt bolt (3) and tighten to 44.5 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
Pillar Trim — B-Pillar Trim Panel - Installation — Lower3 steps
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  1. Align and install the trim panel clips (3) rearward and into quarter trim panel.
  2. Push the trim panel (2) down into the body (4) using hand pressure until all clips are seated.
  3. Align and install the trim panel (2) to the body slots (1) on the B-pillar. Snap into place using hand pressure.
Pillar Trim — B-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal — Upper4 steps
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  1. Remove the seat belt bolt (3).
  2. Using a trim stick or equivalent, pry out the screw cover from the top of the trim panel (2), remove the screw.
  3. Remove the trim (2) by sliding up and out of the B-pillar lower trim.
  4. Remove the seatbelt webbing from the B-pillar upper trim (2).
Pillar Trim — B-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal — Lower3 steps
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  1. Using a trim stick or equivalent, pry up on the trim panel (2), releasing the retaining clips from the body (4).
  2. Remove the trim panel (2) from the B-pillar (1).
  3. Remove the trim panel (2) by sliding the panel forward releasing the panel from the scuff clips in the body (3).
Pillar Trim — A-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal2 steps
ℹ NOTE
The top tethered clip has a locking tab that needs to be lifted in order for clip to slide out of the trim attachment point.
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  1. Using a small pry tool or equivalent, lift the A-pillar trim molding (3) from the A-pillar slots (2) releasing the clips on the molding.
  2. Remove the top clip from the trim molding.
Pillar Trim — A-Pillar Trim Panel - Installation3 steps
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  1. Align the A-pillar trim tab on the molding (3) to the top cover slot of the instrument panel (1).
  2. Install the top clip on the trim molding.
  3. Align the two clips on the molding to the slots (2) on the A-pillar. Snap the A-pillar trim molding (3) into place using hand pressure.
Luggage Compartment Trim — Quarter Trim Panel - Installation6 steps
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  1. If installing the left side quarter trim panel connect the 12v power supply electrical connector (2) from the socket (1).
  2. Install the quarter trim panel (1) to the inside of the vehicle, carefully align and install the bottom of the quarter trim panel slots into the load floor first. Then continue to seat the remaining clips on the panel, working from the bottom up. Use hand pressure to seat the clips (3).
  3. Install the cargo tie downs and tighten the screw.
  4. Install the rear door scuff plate, Scuff Plate - Installation.
  5. Install the C-pillar cover, C-Pillar Trim Panel - Installation.
  6. Return the rear seat to the up position.
Luggage Compartment Trim — Quarter Trim Panel - Removal6 steps
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  1. Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove the rear door scuff plate, Scuff Plate - Removal.
  2. Fold down the rear seat.
  3. Remove the C-pillar cover, C-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal.
  4. Remove the screws and the cargo tie downs.
  5. Remove the quarter trim panel (1) by carefully pulling at the clip locations (3).
  6. If replacing the left side quarter trim panel disconnect the 12v power supply electrical connector (2) from the socket (1).
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
COVER - B PILLAR LOWER📷 1
1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry up on the trim panel (2), releasing the retaining clips from the body (4). 2. Remove the trim panel (2) from the B-pillar (1). 3. Remove the trim panel (2) by sliding the panel forward releasing the panel from the scuff clips in the body (3).
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COVER - B PILLAR LOWER📷 2
1. Align and install the trim panel clips (3) rearward and into quarter trim panel. 2. Push the trim panel (2) down into the body (4) using hand pressure until all clips are seated.
3. Align and install the trim panel (2) to the body slots (1) on the B-pillar. Snap into place using hand pressure.
COVER - B PILLAR UPPER
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COVER - B PILLAR UPPER📷 1
1. Remove the seat belt bolt (3). 2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry out the screw cover from the top of the trim panel (2), remove the screw. 3. Remove the trim (2) by sliding up and out of the B-pillar lower trim. 4. Remove the seatbelt webbing from the B-pillar upper trim (2).
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COVER - B PILLAR UPPER📷 1
1.   Feed the seatbelt webbing through the B-pillar trim (2). Slide the belt adjuster to top position.
  2.   Install the trim (2) by sliding down and into the B-pillar lower trim.
  3.   Align the 4-way locator and seat the B-pillar trim (2) to the body.
  4.   Install the screw and screw cover.
  5.   Install the seat belt bolt (3) and tighten to 44.5 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
COVER - C PILLAR
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COVER - C PILLAR📷 2
1. Remove the seat belt bolt (3). 2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry out the screw cover from the top of the trim panel (2), remove the screw. 3. Remove the trim (2) by sliding up and out of the quarter trim molding. 4. Remove the seatbelt webbing from the C-pillar trim (2).
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COVER - C PILLAR📷 1
1.   Feed the seatbelt webbing through the C-pillar trim (2).
  2.   Install the trim (2) by sliding down and into the quarter trim molding.
  3.   Align the 4-way locator and seat the C-pillar trim (2) to the body.
  4.   Install the screw and screw cover.
  5.   Install the seat belt bolt (3) and tighten to 62 N.m (46 ft. lbs.).
CAP - FLOOR CONSOLE END
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FLOOR - LOAD📷 2
1. Position the rear seats in the forward position. 2. Remove the load floor panel (1) from the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3).
3. Remove the nuts (2) from the load floor (1). 4. Lift the rear of the floor panel (1) up and rearward to release from the body hooks (4). 5. Remove the load floor (1) from the vehicle.
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FLOOR - LOAD📷 2
1.   Install the load floor (1) to the vehicle.
  2.   Lift the rear of the floor panel (1) up and forward to catch the hooks (4).
  3.   Lower the load floor (1) onto the studs (3).
  4.   Install the nuts (2) to the load floor (1) and tighten the nuts to 28 N.m (20.5 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the load floor panel (1) to the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3). Use hand pressure to seat the clips. 6. Return the rear seats in the upright position.
HANDLE - ASSIST
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PANEL - COWL SIDE📷 1
1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the cowl trim cover (1) by pulling it away from the A- pillar and releasing the clip (2), continue lifting up the cowl trim panel (1) to release the clips (3) from the body.
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PANEL - COWL SIDE📷 1
1. Align and install the cowl trim cover (1) by sliding the rear tabs of the cowl trim cover under the B-pillar trim.
CAUTION: When installing the cowl trim cover make sure not to damage the body plugs around the sill area. If damage occurs to the body plugs replace with new plugs. Failure to replace a damaged body plug will result in a water leak to the floor area of the vehicle.
2. Using hand pressure install the clips (3) into the body and the A-pillar (2).
PANEL - LOAD FLOOR
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PANEL - LOAD FLOOR📷 2
1. Position the rear seats in the forward position. 2. Remove the load floor panel (1) from the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3).
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PANEL - LOAD FLOOR📷 1
1. Install the load floor panel (1) to the load floor (2) and the rear seat bracket (3). Use hand pressure to seat the clips. 2. Return the rear seats in the upright position.
PANEL - QUARTER TRIM
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PANEL - QUARTER TRIM📷 1
1.   Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the rear door scuff plate, see REMOVAL.
  2.   Fold down the rear seat.
  3.   Remove the C-pillar cover, see REMOVAL.
  4.   Remove the screws and the cargo tie downs.
  5.   Remove the quarter trim panel (1) by carefully pulling at the clip locations (3).
6. If replacing the left side quarter trim panel disconnect the 12v power supply electrical connector (2) from the socket (1).
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PANEL - QUARTER TRIM📷 4
1. If installing the left side quarter trim panel connect the 12v power supply electrical connector (2) from the socket (1).
2. Install the quarter trim panel (1) to the inside of the vehicle, carefully align and install the bottom of the quarter trim panel slots into the load floor first. Then continue to seat the remaining clips on the panel, working from the bottom up. Use hand pressure to seat the clips (3). 3. Install the cargo tie downs and tighten the screw. 4. Install the rear door scuff plate, see INSTALLATION. 5. Install the C-pillar cover, see INSTALLATION. 6. Return the rear seat to the up position.
PLATE - SCUFF
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