PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat)
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat)
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 6 claws and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
Tech Tips
Disengage the claws from the rear side of the scuff plate.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH LH
Disengage the 2 claws and 3 clips, and remove the center pillar lower garnish LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)
Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Note
Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.
Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to disengage the hook.
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Fold Down Seat Type)
Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.
Note
Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type)
Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.
Remove the bolt.
Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)
Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Note
Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.
Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
w/ Seat Heater System:
Disconnect the 2 seat heater connectors.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Reclining Seat Type)
Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.
Note
Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK COVER (for Reclining Seat Type)
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 rear seatback covers.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Reclining Seat Type)
w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag:
Disconnect each connector and clamp from the child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assembly LH.
Disengage the 2 rear seat belts from the 2 rear seat shoulder belt guides.
Disengage the 2 hooks and disconnect the cover.
Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (for Reclining Seat Type)
Remove the bolt.
Disengage the claw, 2 clips and guide and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER
Remove the 13 clips and luggage compartment door cover.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.
REMOVE BAGGAGE HOLDER NET (w/ Partition Net)
Remove the baggage holder net.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
Remove the 5 clips.
Disengage the 4 clips and remove the rear floor finish plate.
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK
*1 | Pin |
Push the pin and remove the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM COVER LH
Remove the 3 clips.
Disengage the fastener and remove the luggage compartment inner trim cover LH.
REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw.
Disengage the guide and disconnect the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly and luggage door lock control cable sub-assembly and remove the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly.
REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 clamps.
Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.
Disengage the 2 clamps and remove the 2 scuff plate clips.
Turn back the floor carpet so that the luggage door lock control cable sub-assembly and fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly can be removed.
Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the luggage door lock control cable sub-assembly.
Disengage the clamp and disconnect the luggage door lock control cable sub-assembly.
*1 | Cutout |
*2 | Guide <A> |
Rotate the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer as shown in the illustration to align the cutouts and the guides <A>, and then pull the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer.
*1 | Cutout |
*2 | Guide <B> |
Rotate the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer as shown in the illustration to align the cutouts and guides <B>, and then pull the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer.
*1 | Cutout |
*2 | Guide <C> |
*3 | Guide <B> |
Pull out the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer with both guides <B> and <C> aligned with the cutouts.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer.
Disengage the 10 clamps and remove the fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly and luggage door lock control cable sub-assembly.
*1 | Fuel Lid Lock Control Cable Sub-assembly | *2 | Luggage Door Lock Control Cable Sub-assembly |
Using a knife, cut off the clamp as shown in the illustration.
*1 | Tape | - | - |
*a | Cut | - | - |
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly and luggage door lock control cable sub-assembly.
Remove the clamp.
Remove the 3 pieces of tape and fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly.