CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
After turning the power 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.
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH
REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Rear Door Sunshade)
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear Door Sunshade)
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM COVER LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 3 WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 2 FRAME GARNISH LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 2 WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE REAR CURTAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear Door Sunshade)
REMOVE REAR SIDE TRIM BOARD COVER LH (w/ Rear Door Sunshade)
REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS INNER WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR DIVISION BAR LOWER BRACKET LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING LH
Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill, as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
Lightly press the drill against each of the 5 rivets shown in the illustration, and drill off each rivet's flange.
Tech Tips
The rivet labeled (A) is the second rivet from the front of the rear door window frame moulding.
The rivet labeled (B) is the third rivet from the front of the rear door window frame moulding.
The rivet labeled (C) is the fourth rivet from the front of the rear door window frame moulding.
The rivet labeled (D) is the fifth rivet from the front of the rear door window frame moulding.
The rivet labeled (E) is the sixth rivet from the front of the rear door window frame moulding.
Note
Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
Do not pry the rivet with the drill, because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.
Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled area.
Remove the 2 screws.
Loosen the 5 belt line screws indicated by the arrows in the illustration.
Remove the 3 screws.
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Put protective tape around the rear belt moulding.
While making sure not to pull the rear belt moulding away from the vehicle, rotate the rear belt moulding in the direction shown in the illustration and remove it.
Note
Be careful not to damage the door panel when rotating the belt moulding.
Tech Tips
The clip will break when the rear belt moulding is removed.
Remove the remaining part of the clip from the body.