Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Tailgate Area

1. 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. 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).
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. |