Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Fig. 10
5. Remove bolt attaching 3rd row seat belt turning loop to D-pillar, if equipped (Fig. 10).
6. Remove two screws secureing D-pillar trim to D-pillar.
7. Grasp upper edge of D-pillar trim and carefully pull outward to disengage upper spring clips.
8. Lift D-pillar trim upward to release it from the quarter panel trim.
9. Route 3rd row seat belt through access slot, if equipped.
10. Separate D-pillar trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Route 3rd row seat belt through access slot, if equipped.
2. Position D-pillar trim on D-pillar.
3. Slid D-pillar trim downward to engage it with the quarter panel trim.
4. Align D-pillar trim upper spring clips and press inward to engage.
5. Install screws attaching D-pillar trim to upper liftgate opening.
6. Install liftgate opening upper trim.
7. Install bolt attaching 3rd row seat belt turning loop to D-pillar, if equipped (Fig. 10) and tighten to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
8. Install nut attaching 3rd row seat belt anchor to quarter panel, if equipped, and tighten to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
9. Install 3rd row seat, if equipped.
Quarter Panel Trim
QUARTER PANEL TRIM
REMOVAL
1. Tumble 2nd row seats to cargo position.
2. Remove 3rd row seat, if equipped.
3. Remove C-pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel.
4. Remove D-pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel.
5. Remove liftgate opening scuff pad.
6. Remove screws attaching quarter panel trim to C-pillar and D-pillar.
7. Route 2nd row seat belt through access slot in quarter panel trim.
8. Grasp quarter panel trim and pull outward to disengage spring clips.
9. Separate quarter panel trim from vehicle.
