Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Tailgate Area

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the handy remover set, or equivalent when prying components.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

   -1. | Release the hooks (B) from the left tailgate side trim (C) and right tailgate side trim (D).
   -2. | Pull the tailgate upper trim back by hand to detach the clips.

1. Remove the left tailgate side trim (A) and the light tailgate side trim (B).

   -1. | Pull out the top of the trim to release the pin (C) from the grommet (D) and detach the clip (E).
   -2. | Release the hooks (F) and tabs (G) from the tailgate lower trim panel (H).

1. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (A).

   -1. | Pry up on the lid (B), remove the self-tapping ET screw (C) using a T25 Torx bit, then remove the tailgate pull pocket (D). If equipped, disconnect the power tailgate close switch connector (E).
   -2. | Release the clips (F).
   -3. | Pull put the trim panel to detach the clips (G, H).

1. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   - Replace any damaged clips.
   - If the threads on a pull pocket screw are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw, P/N 90137-S1A-E01, made specifically for this application.
   - If equipped, make sure the power tailgate close switch connector is plugged in properly, and check the power tailgate operation.