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Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Separate Seat Type)
Disengage the 4 hooks and remove the rear seat cushion.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Bench Seat Type)
Disengage the 4 hooks and remove the rear seat cushion.
REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Separate Seat Type)
Release the 2 hooks.
Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts, 2 rear seat inner belts and rear seat back.
REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Bench Seat Type)
Disengage the 2 hooks.
Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and rear seat back.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
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Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the package tray trim panel.
REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
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Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE QUARTER INSIDE TRIM BOARD LH
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Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH REAR LH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)
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Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH REAR LH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)
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Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH
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Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
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Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH UPPER LH
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Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the quarter window, as shown in the illustration.
From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and quarter window, as shown in the illustration.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
Note
When separating the quarter window from the vehicle, do not damage the vehicle's paintwork or exterior/interior ornaments.
Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window.