PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
Disengage the claw to remove the luggage trim service hole cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
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.
| a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
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 RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.
REMOVE RADIO SETTING CONDENSER (for High Mounted Stop Light)
Note
When the terminal covers are removed, the radio setting condenser must be replaced because the terminal covers and condenser are supplied as a set.
Remove the bolt.
Disengage the clamp and disconnect the radio setting condenser with wire harness from the vehicle body.
Disengage the claw and pull out the cover as shown in the illustration.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 claws and remove the 2 terminal covers with wire harness from the condenser.
Using a screwdriver, bend back and break off the claw as shown in the illustration.
Remove the terminal cover from the wire harness.
Note
Make sure to hold the wire harness on the crimping side of the terminal when disconnecting the wire harness from the terminal cover.
Make sure not to bend the exposed wire when disconnecting the wire harness from the terminal cover.
Check for deformation of the terminal after the wire harness has been removed from the terminal cover.
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for Window Defogger)
Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH (for Window Defogger)
Disengage the 5 clips.
Disengage the guide and remove the roof side inner garnish LH.
REMOVE RADIO SETTING CONDENSER (for Window Defogger)
Note
When the terminal cover is removed, the radio setting condenser must be replaced because the terminal cover and condenser are supplied as a set.
Remove the bolt.
Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the radio setting condenser with wire harness from the vehicle body.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the terminal cover with wire harness from the condenser.
Using a screwdriver, bend back and break off the claw as shown in the illustration.
Remove the terminal cover from the wire harness.
Note
Make sure to hold the wire harness on the crimping side of the terminal when disconnecting the wire harness from the terminal cover.
Make sure not to bend the exposed wire when disconnecting the wire harness from the terminal cover.
Check for deformation of the terminal after the wire harness has been removed from the terminal cover.