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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Specification
Application Metric English
Console Cup Holder Track Screw 2.5 N·m 22 lb in
Door Trim Panel Bolts 2.5 N·m 22 lb in
Door Trim Pull Handle Bolts 2.5 N·m 22 lb in
Floor Console Cupholder Screws 2 N·m 18 lb in
Garnish Molding Screws 2 N·m 18 lb in
Liftgate Trim Panel Screws 2.5 N·m 22 lb in
Load Floor Storage Bin Bolts 2.5 N·m 22 lb in
Shoulder Belt Assembly Bolts 50 N·m 37 lb ft
Sunshade Anchor Screws 2.5 N·m 22 lb in
Sunshade Screws 2.5 N·m 22 lb in

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Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Callout Component Name

Front Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)
Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly

2 Procedure
1. Disengage the door lock cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3 Front Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 9)

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Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door upper rear trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Upper Rear Trim
Panel Replacement.
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Assembly

2 Procedure
1. Disengage the door lock cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3 Rear Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 9)

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Rear Side Door Upper Rear Trim Panel Replacement

Callout Component Name

Rear Side Door Upper Rear Trim Panel Assembly

1 Procedure
Pull door upper rear trim panel away from the rear side door.

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Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement

Callout Component Name

Liftgate Door Sill Plate Assembly

Procedure
1
1. Lift storage compartment lid.
2. Remove foam over spare tire.
3. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool in order to release the clips and remove the
sill plate.
2 Liftgate Door Sill Plate Clip (Qty: 4)

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Front Assist Handle Replacement

Callout Component Name

Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Screw (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure
1
1. Fold the assist handle downward and hold.
2. Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the
screws.

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)
2 Roof Rail Front Assist Handle

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Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement

Callout Component Name

Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Screw (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure
1
1. Fold the assist handle downward and hold.
2. Use a small flat bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the
screws.

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)
2 Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle

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Sunshade Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding
Replacement.
2. Remove front assist handle. Refer to Front Assist Handle Replacement.
Sunshade Screw (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
3 N·m (25 lb in)
Sunshade Assembly

2 Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Sunshade Anchor Replacement

Callout Component Name

Sunshade Anchor Screw

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
3 N·m (27 lb in)
Sunshade Anchor
2
Tip
Disengage the sunshade from the retainer.

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Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly

Procedure

1 1. Tether at upper portion of garnish molding needs to be disconnected for

removal and reattached for installation.
2. Starting at the top, gently pull on the garnish molding to disengage the clip.
3. Tabs must be installed prior to retainer clip.
4. Tabs to be fully seated in instrument panel trim panel retainer and valance
panel.

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Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the center pillar lower garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding
Replacement.
Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Assembly

1 Procedure
Remove the shoulder belt bolt from the shoulder belt adjuster. Refer to Front Seat
Belt Retractor Replacement.
2 Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Clip (Qty: 2)

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Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement.
2. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement.
3. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt from the center pillar. Refer to Front Seat Belt
Retractor Replacement.
Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Assembly
1
Tip
There are 2 locating pins at the top of the molding for alignment purposes.
2 Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Clip (Qty: 2)

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Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel
Replacement.
Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Assembly

1 Procedure
1. Loosen the rear compartment opening weather-strip.
2. Route the seat belt through trim panel.
2 Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Clip (Qty: 6)

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Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove cargo accessory shelves, if equipped.
2. Remove the rear seat belt anchor bolt. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Replacement.
3. Remove the liftgate door sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement.
4. Rotate rear seats to the forward position.
Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Retaining Screw (Qty: 6)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb ft)
Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Assembly

2 Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3 Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 6)
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Floor Panel Extension Support Replacement (2 Mode)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear compartment floor stowage compartment cover. Refer to Rear
Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Cover Replacement.
Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Fastener

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
3 N·m (27 lb in)
2 Floor Panel Extension Support

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Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment

Replacement (HP7)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel
Replacement.
2. Remove the rear compartment floor stowage compartment cover. Refer to Rear
Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Cover Replacement.
Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
3 N·m (27 lb in)
2 Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Assembly

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Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment

Replacement (Without HP7)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel
Replacement.
2. Remove the rear compartment floor stowage compartment cover. Refer to Rear
Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Replacement.
Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
3 N·m (27 lb in)
2 Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Assembly

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Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Cover

Replacement

Callout Component Name

Cargo Tie Down Loop Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)
2 Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Cover Retainer (Qty: 2)
Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Cover
3
Tip
Push the rear latches inward to release the two rear latches.

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Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment

Support Replacement (HP7)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the rear compartment floor stowage compartment cover. Refer to Rear
Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Replacement.
2. Unlatch the rear seat by pushing forward on the seat latch buttons located on the
inboard side of the lower rear seat latches.
Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Support Bolt (Qty: 4)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)
2 Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Support

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Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment

Support Replacement (Without HP7)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the rear compartment floor stowage compartment cover. Refer to Rear
Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Replacement.
2. Unlatch the rear seat by pushing forward on the seat latch buttons located on the
inboard side of the lower rear seat latches.
Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Support Bolt (Qty: 6)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)
2 Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Compartment Support

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Body Side Rear Stowage Compartment Replacement

Callout Component Name

1 Body Side Rear Stowage Compartment Retainer
Body Side Rear Stowage Compartment
2
Tip
Pull upward to disengage the retainers along the top of the stowage compartment.

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Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement

Callout Component Name

1 Liftgate Upper Trim Finish Panel
2 Liftgate Right Trim Finish Panel
3 Liftgate Left Trim Finish Panel
4 Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Retainer Clip

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Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement.
Liftgate Inside Pull Handle Screw

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)
Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Screw (Qty: 2)
2
Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)
3 Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Retainer (Qty: 9)
4 Liftgate Trim Finish Panel
5 Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Pull Handle

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