Note. Wear protective gloves.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
When removing components, use an upholstery tool kit or similar.
1. Remove the tailgate upper trim panel A.
Unhook hooks B and tabs C from left tailgate side trim D and right tailgate side trim E.
Pull the tailgate top trim panel back by hand to separate it from the clips, then remove it.
2. Remove the bottom trim panel from tailgate A.
Loosen screws B.
Unhook hooks C and tabs D from left tailgate side trim E and right tailgate side trim F.
Use your hand to pull the tailgate lower trim panel back to separate it from the retainers (G, H), then remove it.
3. Remove the middle tailgate trim panel A.
Unhook hooks B and tabs C from left tailgate side trim D and right tailgate side trim E.
Pull the middle tailgate trim panel back by hand to separate it from the clips, then remove it.
4. Pull back the tailgate side trim panel A by hand to separate it from the retainers (B, C), then remove it.
5. Perform panel and upholstery installation operations in the reverse order of removal observing the following:
Check the clips for damage or stress whitening and replace if necessary.
Fasten the fasteners securely.