Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
- Fold the center seat armrest to the down position.
- Recline both front seat backs forward and slide both seats forward.
Carefully pull the rear window lower garnish molding (1) forward around all edges then the middle of the part to disengage the clips from the sheet metal.
- After all integral clips are disengaged, lift up and forward to clear the 2 rear end panel brackets that the rear window lower garnish molding (1) sits over.
Use a small flat bladed tool to open the trim panel bolt cap (1) on both sides of the vehicle.
- Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Starting at the top and working down with a trim tool, grasp the body lock pillar garnish molding (3) and gently pull the panel away from the body to release the retainers on both sides of the vehicle.
- Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding (3) - Reposition [2x]
Body Rear Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [6x]
- Carefully pull the body rear panel insulator (2) forward around all edges then the middle of the part to disengage the clips from the sheet metal.
- Body Rear Panel Insulator (2) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Accessory AC and DC Power Control Module Nut (1) - Remove [3x]
- Accessory AC and DC Power Control Module (2) - Remove
The body lock pillar garnish molding does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.