FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for RHD) REMOVAL

REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Apply protective tape to the rear seatback lock striker as shown in the illustration to prevent the seat from locking.
2. Operate the power seat switch and move the seat to the storage position.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Make sure that the lock and striker are not engaged.
3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Detach the 3 claws and 2 clips, and then remove the cover.
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
- w/ Navigation System:
  
  After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and seat assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
1. w/o Airbag Cut Off Switch:
  1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
  2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the side panel.
2. w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch:
  1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
  2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.
  3. Remove the side panel and disconnect the connector.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
1. Remove the cap nut.
2. Detach the 2 clips and remove the trim board.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STEP COVER
Tech Tips

Use the same procedure to remove the step cover on the other side.
1. w/o Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
  
  Detach the 2 claws and remove the step cover.
2. w/ Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
  
  Detach the 4 claws and remove the step cover.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE
1. Detach the 6 clips and 4 claws, and remove the support plate.
REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips

When removing the front quarter trim panel, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the No. 1 rear seat to the position shown in the illustration.
1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
2. Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.
3. Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
4. Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor.
5. Remove the clip.
6. Detach the 17 clips and 2 claws.
7. Disconnect the thermistor connector and then remove the quarter trim panel.
REMOVE NO. 1 WOOFER BOX SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 19 Speakers)
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 5 bolts and box speaker.
REMOVE FUEL FILLER OPENING LID LOCK RETAINER
1. Turn the cable counterclockwise and remove the cable from the retainer.
2. Turn the lock retainer counterclockwise and remove the lock retainer.
REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 2 claws.
2. Disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable and remove the fuel lid lock open lever.
REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the lock control cable.