CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE SPARE TIRE (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE NO. 1 TOOL BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE NO. 2 TOOL BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE NO. 1 TOOL BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE NO. 2 TOOL BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 3 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD
REMOVE DECK TRIM UPPER SIDE BOARD LH
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Note
When separating the quarter window assembly LH from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
Be sure to replace the quarter window assembly LH with a new one.
Tech Tips
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
| *a | Piano Wire |
| *b | Clip |
From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and the quarter window assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly LH.
Note
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the quarter window assembly LH.
Using suction cups, detach the 3 clips and remove the quarter window assembly LH.
Note
Be careful not to drop the quarter window assembly LH.
Tech Tips
If a clip is difficult to detach, cut it.