CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
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
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 TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE
REMOVE QUARTER TRIM COVER HOLE LH
REMOVE REAR FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK
REMOVE NO. 1 TONNEAU COVER HOLDER CAP (w/ o Tonneau Cover)
REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER (w/ Tonneau Cover)
REMOVE OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear No. 1 seat outer belt floor anchor.
Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.
Detach the 9 claws and 12 clips and remove the deck trim side panel.
REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
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 anchor plate.