REAR BODY SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL REAR OUTER PILLAR GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    When installing the rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly, heat the vehicle body and rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Rear Outer Pillar Garnish Sub-assembly 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body, rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly excessively.


    1. Clean the vehicle body.


      1. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the vehicle body.

      2. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

    2. Remove the release paper from a new rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    3. Engage the 5 clips.

    4. Install the rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      3.5 N*m  { 36 kgf*cm, 31 in.*lbf }

    5. Install the grommet.

  2. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH


    1. Engage the guide.

    2. Engage the 5 clips to install the roof side inner garnish LH.

  3. INSTALL REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY


    1. Engage the hook.

    2. Install the rear side seatback assembly LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

    3. Connect the connector.

    4. Connect the rear seat outer belt to the rear seat shoulder belt guide.

  4. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK


    1. A01HY0B

      Engage the claw to install a new 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.

  5. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY


    1. Place the rear seat cushion assembly in the cabin.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

    2. A01HYM2

      Engage the 2 hooks of the seat cushion to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

    3. Confirm that the seat cushion is firmly installed.

      Note

      When installing the seat cushion, make sure that the seat belt buckles are not under the seat cushion.