300 V6-3.5L (2008)
1. Engage the lower edge of the upper D-pillar trim (2) under the upper edge of the quarter trim panel (4) at the inner D-pillar (3).
2. Align the two lower spring clip retainers on the back of the trim with the slots in the inside of the D-pillar.
3. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the trim over each of the lower spring clip locations until the retainers snap into place.
4. Align the two upper spring clip retainers on the back of the trim with the slots in the inside of the D-pillar and the upper liftgate opening header
(1).
5. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the trim over each of the spring clip locations until the retainers snap into place.
6. Reinstall the rear edge of the quarter trim panel to the inside of the lower D-pillar.
7. Reinstall the trim plate onto the upper liftgate opening header.
Quarter Trim Panel - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion from the vehicle. See: Seats/Seat Cushion/Service and Repair/Seat Cushion / Cover - Removal.
3. Remove the rear seat back side bolster from the quarter inner panel (1). See: Seats/Seat Back/Service and Repair/Seat Back Cushion / Cover -
Removal.
4. Remove the screw that secures the outboard rear seat belt lower anchor to the quarter inner panel.
5. Remove the trim from the upper D-pillar. See: Pillar Trim/D-Pillar Trim/Removal.
6. Remove the speaker bezel from the quarter trim panel. See: Quarter Panel Trim/Quarter Trim Speaker Bezel - Removal.
7. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the quarter trim panel (5) to the speaker bracket above the rear wheel house.
8. Remove the screw that secures the tie-down loop, the liftgate scuff plate trim panel and the rear extension of the quarter trim panel to the top of the
liftgate opening lower panel.
9. Remove the three screws (3) that secure the tie-down loop (6) and the quarter trim panel to the quarter inner panel.
10. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the quarter trim panel away from the side of the liftgate opening far
