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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel retainers using the J 38778 .

  3. Object Number: 313624  Size: SH
  4. Remove the trim panel from the lift gate.

  5. Object Number: 313625  Size: SH
  6. Remove the water deflector from the liftgate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 313625  Size: SH
  1. Install the water deflector to the liftgate.

  2. Object Number: 313624  Size: SH
  3. Align the 4-way and 2-way wedges on the liftgate trim panel to the wedges on the liftgate.
  4. Align the liftgate trim panel studs to the holes in the liftgate.
  5. Align the upper edge of the liftgate trim panel to the top center of the liftgate.
  6. Snap in place the upper edge of the liftgate trim panel to the top center of the liftgate.
  7. Push on the liftgate trim panel in the four corners and center to secure the trim panel retainers.
  8. Close the liftgate.