Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Tailgate Area
NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  • When removing components, use the trim tools or equivalent.
  1. Remove the tailgate upper trim panel (A).
    -1.
    Detach the hooks (B) and tabs (C) from the left tailgate side trim (D) and right tailgate side trim (E).
    -2.
    Pull the tailgate upper trim panel back by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.
  1. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (A).
    -1.
    Remove the screws (B).
    -2.
    Detach the hooks (C) and tabs (D) from the left tailgate side trim (E) and right tailgate side trim (F).
    -3.
    Pull the tailgate lower trim panel back by hand to detach the clips (G, H), then remove it.
  1. Release the tailgate middle trim panel (A).
    -1.
    Detach the hooks (B) and tabs (C) from the left tailgate side trim (D) and right tailgate side trim (E).
    -2.
    Pull the tailgate middle trim panel back by hand to detach the clips, then remove it.
  1. Pull the tailgate side trim (A) back by hand to detach the clips (B, C), then remove it.
  1. Install the trim and panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
    • Push the clips into place securely.