PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
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
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 INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PAD
Remove the inner luggage compartment trim pad.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
Disengage the 2 fasteners as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Fastener |
Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly RH.
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip RH.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH
Disengage the 5 clips.
Disengage the guide and remove the roof side inner garnish LH.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly.
DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly.
REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 nuts and child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assembly LH.
DISCONNECT REAR SEAT INNER WITH CENTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor of the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH.
REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT SET
Slide the center stop light set in the order and directions shown by the arrows in the illustration while pushing it towards the rear of the vehicle to disengage the 4 claws.
Turn the center stop light set 180 degrees as shown by the arrow in the illustration.
Tech Tips
This makes it easier to disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the connector and remove the center stop light set.
REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT TETHER ANCHOR COVER
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the child restraint seat tether anchor cover.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other 2 child restraint seat tether anchor covers.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT COVER
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 guides and remove the rear seat shoulder belt cover.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other 2 rear seat shoulder belt covers.
REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
Using pliers, disengage the 3 clips from inside the luggage compartment as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Tape the tip of the pliers before use.
Disengage the 5 guides.
Pass the 3 rear seat belt floor anchors through the package tray trim panel assembly then remove the package tray trim panel assembly.
REMOVE BLIND SPOT MONITOR BUZZER
Disengage the 3 clamps.
Disconnect the connector and remove the blind spot monitor buzzer.
Tech Tips
If the blind spot monitor buzzer is difficult to remove, turn back the No. 1 upper back panel hole cover so that the blind spot monitor buzzer can be removed.