Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH
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Put protective tape around the door scuff plate.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips, 10 claws and 2 guides and remove the door scuff plate.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Partially remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip so that the lower center pillar garnish and center pillar garnish can be removed Click here.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR STEP COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
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Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for all rear No. 1 floor step covers.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 floor step cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE QUARTER SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
Remove the 2 bolts and quarter scuff plate.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
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Put protective tape around the rear door scuff plate.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips, 6 claws and 2 guides and remove the rear door scuff plate.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Partially remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip so that the lower center pillar garnish and center pillar garnish can be removed Click here.
REMOVE OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other outer lap belt anchor cover.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the outer lap belt anchor cover.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
Detach the 4 claws and 2 clips and remove the lower center pillar garnish.
REMOVE NO. 2 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH
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Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other front No. 2 assist grip plug.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front No. 2 assist grip plug.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE NO. 2 ASSIST GRIP LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other No. 2 assist grip.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 assist grip.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Move the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster to the lowest position.
Remove the bolt.
Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides.
Pass the front seat outer belt floor anchor through the center pillar garnish and remove the center pillar garnish.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and shoulder anchor.
Disconnect the pretensioner connector labeled A as shown in the illustration.
w/ Pre-Crash Safety System:
Disconnect the pre-crash safety connector labeled B.
Remove the bolt and seat belt.
REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and remove the anchor plate.