Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN 8 (2004)
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1. Install the rear front compartment panel (8) to the vehicle.
2. Lock the compartment panel (8), by turning the knob (9).
Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower
Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the lift gate sill trim panel. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Lift Gate (See: Scuff Plate/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the rear body side lower garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Side Lower Rear (See: Garnish Molding
Replacement - Body Side Lower Rear) .
3. Remove the rear tool storage compartment tray. Refer to Tool Storage Compartment Replacement (See: Utility Storage Compartment/Service and
Repair/Tool Storage Compartment Replacement) .
4. Remove the rear storage compartment. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Rear () .
5. Remove the 4 bolts (3) and the 4 tie down hooks (1) from the trim panel (4).
6. Disengage the 4 plastic retainers (2) which secure the quarter lower trim panel (4).
7. Remove the quarter lower trim panel (4) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the quarter lower trim panel (4) to the vehicle. Ensure that the plastic retainers (2) are fully engaged.
2. Install the tie down hooks (1) and bolts (3) to the trim panel.
3. Install the rear storage compartment. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Rear () .
4. Install the rear tool storage compartment tray. Refer to Tool Storage Compartment Replacement (See: Utility Storage Compartment/Service and
Repair/Tool Storage Compartment Replacement) .
5. Install the rear body side lower garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Side Lower Rear (See: Garnish Molding
Replacement - Body Side Lower Rear) .
6. Install the lift gate sill trim panel. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Lift Gate (See: Scuff Plate/Service and Repair) .
Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper
Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper
Removal Procedure