For 1990-2009 cars

## Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement Coupe

### Removal Procedure

Remove the rear quarter upper trim.

• | Remove the seat belt fastening screws.

• | Remove the cover cap (1).

• | Remove the 3 rear quarter upper trim clips.

### Installation Procedure

Install the rear quarter upper trim.

• | Install the 3 rear quarter upper trim clips.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt fastening bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

• | Install the cover cap.

## Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement Sedan

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear seat cushion.

• | Unlock at the loop (1) and hang off in rear area (arrow).

• | Remove the rear seat upwards.

2. Remove the rear seat backrest.

• | Remove the 3 bolts at the front.

| Remove the 3 belt buckles.

• | Fold down the rear seat backrest.

• | Remove the 3 bolts at the back.

Note: Second mechanic required.

3. Remove the rear seat backrest.

Remove the rear seat backrest from the side guide.

4. Detach the lower center pillar garnish molding.

Release the center pillar garnish molding and remove (arrows).

5. Detach the seat belt on the lower center pillar garnish molding.

Remove the bolt.

6. Remove the upper center pillar garnish molding.

• | Release the panel (1).

• | Release the center pillar garnish molding.

| Release the 5 clips.

• | Unthread the belt.

• | Remove the center pillar garnish molding.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the center pillar garnish molding.

• | Thread in the belt.

• | Clip in the center pillar garnish molding.

• | Clip in the panel.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Note: Use screw locking compound.

2. Attach the seat belt on the lower center pillar garnish molding.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

3. Attach the lower center pillar garnish molding.

Note: Second mechanic required.

4. Insert the rear seat backrest.

Insert the rear seat backrest into the side guide.

Note: Use screw locking compound.

5. Install the rear seat backrest.

Tighten
Tighten the 3 bolts at back to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

6. Fold down the rear seat backrest.

Tighten
Tighten the front 3 bolts to belt buckle to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

7. Install the rear seat cushions.

Insert the rear seat cushion and position.