For 1990-2009 cars

## Quarter Panel Replacement - Bolt On Wagon

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
2. Remove the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
3. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel outer plastic fasteners. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
4. Remove the rear and next 2 plastic fasteners on the rocker panel cover to the lower rear end of the cover.
5. If removing the left quarter panel, open the fuel door and remove the latch retainer.
6. Remove the remaining attaching bolts from the quarter panel.
7. With all of the bolts removed, pull the rear bottom of the quarter panel outward.
8. If removing the right quarter panel, remove the quarter panel by sliding backward.
9. If removing the left quarter panel, remove the quarter panel by pulling up.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the quarter panel to the body. Position the rear, then the top, then the front.
2. Install ythe bolts loosely.
3. Align the quarter panel with the rear door and the lift gate as necessary.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the bolts in sequence as shown in the illustration.

Tighten
Tighten the quarter panel bolts (Wagon) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

5. Close the lift gate and inspect the gap.
6. If installing the left quarter panel, install the fuel door release latch and the retainer.
7. Install the quarter panel fasteners to install the rear of the rocker panel cover.
8. Install the inner wheelhouse panel outer plastic fasteners.
9. Install the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
10. Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.

## Quarter Panel Replacement - Bolt On Sedan

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
2. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel outer plastic fasteners. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
3. Remove the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
4. Remove the rear and middle 2 plastic fasteners on the rocker panel cover to the lower rear end of the cover.
5. If removing the left quarter panel, open the fuel door and remove the latch retainer nut and tether from fuel the filler cap.
6. Remove the rear quarter attaching bolts above and underneath the tail lamp.
7. Remove the remaining attaching bolts from the quarter panel.
8. With all of the bolts removed, pull the rear bottom of the quarter panel outward, then remove the quarter panel by sliding backward.

### Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the quarter panel, transfer the fascia mounting studs and the fuel door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. If installing the left quarter panel, install the latch and the latch retainer nut.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel door latch retaining nut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

3. Position the quarter panel to the body. Position the rear, then the top, then the front.
4. Install the bolts loosely.
5. Align the quarter panel with the rear door and the compartment lid as necessary.
6. Tighten the 6 quarter panel fasteners in sequence as shown in the illustration.

Tighten
Tighten the quarter panel fasteners (Sedan) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

7. Install the plastic retainers on the rear of the rocker panel cover.
8. Install the inner wheelhouse panel outer plastic fasteners. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
9. Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.

## Quarter Panel Replacement - Bolt On Coupe

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
2. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel from the quarter panel being removed. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
3. Remove the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
4. Remove the rocker panel cover. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
5. If removing the left quarter, open the fuel door and remove the pushpins from the upper, center, and lower appliques attached to the quarter panel.
6. Remove the retaining bolts behind the closeout pieces from the quarter panel.
7. Close the door.
8. If removing the left quarter panel, open the fuel door and remove the latch retainer nut.
9. Reach through the tail lamp opening to remove the cable from the fill pocket by twisting 1/4 turn clockwise.
10. Remove the plastic fastener from the safety strap on the fuel cap.
11. Remove the fuel cap.
12. Remove the rubber surrounding the fuel inlet pipe and replace the cap.
13. Remove the rear quarter attaching bolts behind and underneath the inside tail lamp opening.
14. Remove the retaining attaching bolts from the quarter panel.
15. With all of the bolts removed, pull out the rear of the quarter panel to disconnect the attaching clip from the side window encapsulated molding.
16. Remove the quarter panel.

### Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the outer quarter panel, transfer the fascia support discs and the retaining clips.
2. Position the quarter panel to the body. Position the rear, the top, then the front.
3. Secure the attaching clip located under the side window encapsulated molding.
4. If iinstalling the left quarter panel, install the fuel fill door release latch and twist 1/4 turn counterclockwise and install the latch retainer nut. Route the latch as shown in the illustration.
5. Install the quarter panel bolts loosely.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

6. If installing the left quarter, open the rear door and install the retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the rear quarter panel attachment bolts (Coupe) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

7. Align the quarter panel with the compartment lid and tighten the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the rear quarter panel attachment bolts (Coupe) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

8. Align the quarter panel with the rear door and tighten the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the rear quarter panel attachment bolts (Coupe) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

9. Close the lid and the door.
10. If installing the left quarter panel, open the rear door and install the upper, center, and lower appliques to the quarter panel with pushpins.
11. If installing the left quarter, install the fuel door.
12. Remove the fuel cap.
13. Install the rubber surrounding the fuel inlet pipe.
14. Install the fuel cap.
15. Install the pushpin to the safety strap on the fuel cap.
16. Install the rocker panel cover. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
17. Install the inner wheelhouse panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
18. Install the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
19. Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
20. Inspect for gaps to the decklid, the rear fascia, and the rear of the door.