"D" Pillar Trim Panel (Right): Removal

1999 Dodge and Ram Caravan Base, 2.4 BSECTION Removal
  1. Remove rear header trim cover.
  2. Remove liftgate sill plate.
  3. Remove second row seat belt turning loop on long wheel base vehicle.
  4. Remove bolt attaching second row seat belt, if equipped, anchor to quarter on short wheel base vehicle.
  5. Remove quarter trim bolster on short wheel base vehicle.
  6. Remove screws attaching trim panel to attaching bracket on short wheel base vehicle. See Fig 1 .
  7. Disengage hidden clips attaching trim to "D" pillar. See Fig 1 -Fig 3 .
  8. Remove "D" pillar trim panel from "D" pillar.
  9. Disconnect speaker wire connector, if equipped.
  10. Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
  11. Remove "D" pillar trim from vehicle.
Fig 1: Removing Right Quarter & "D" Pillar Trim Panels - SWB
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