300 V6-3.5L (2008)
1. Check to be certain that the spring nut (5) is properly installed and in good condition on the quarter inner panel (4). Replace the spring nut if any
damage is evident.
2. Position the upper C-pillar trim (1) to the quarter inner panel in the vehicle.
3. Engage the locator tab (2) on the back of the upper C-pillar trim into the locator hole in the quarter inner panel.
4. Align the spring clip retainer on the upper rear corner of the upper C-pillar trim with the installation hole in the quarter inner panel.
5. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the trim over the spring clip location until the retainer snaps into place.
6. Install and tighten the screw (3) that secures the lower end of the upper C-pillar trim to the quarter inner panel. Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (15 in.
lbs.).
7. Reinstall the front edge of the quarter trim panel onto the inside of the lower C-pillar.
8. Reinstall the rear seat cushion into the vehicle. See: Seats/Seat Cushion/Service and Repair/Seat Cushion / Cover - Installation.
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the trim plate from the upper liftgate opening header (1).
2. Loosen the rear edge of the quarter trim panel (4) from the inside of the lower D-pillar.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the upper edge of the upper D-pillar trim (2) away from the headliner far
enough to disengage the two upper spring clip retainers that secure the trim to the slots in the upper liftgate opening header and the inside of the
D-pillar.
4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the lower half of the upper D-pillar trim away from the D-pillar far
enough to disengage the two lower spring clip retainers that secure the trim to the slots in the pillar.
5. Disengage the lower edge of the upper D-pillar trim from under the quarter trim panel.
6. Remove the upper D-pillar trim from the vehicle.
Installation
INSTALLATION
