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Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER LH
Apply protective tape to the rear seatback lock striker as shown in the illustration to prevent the seat from locking.
Operate the power seat switch and move the seat to the storage position.
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Make sure that the lock and striker are not engaged.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER LH
Detach the 3 claws and 2 clips, and then remove the cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 4 bolts and seat assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR STEP COVER
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Use the same procedure to remove the step cover on the other side.
w/o Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
Detach the 2 claws and remove the step cover.
w/ Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
Detach the 4 claws and remove the step cover.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
w/o Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
Remove the rear door scuff plate.
Remove the screw.
Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.
w/ Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
Remove the rear door scuff plate.
Remove the screw.
Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE
Detach the 6 clips and 4 claws, and remove the support plate.
REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
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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.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.
Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor.
Remove the clip.
Detach the 19 clips and 2 claws.
Disconnect the thermistor connector and then remove the quarter trim panel.
REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for LH Side)
Detach the 2 claws and remove the cooler plate.
Remove the clip and duct.
REMOVE NO. 1 WOOFER BOX SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side, w/ Woofer)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 5 bolts and box speaker.
REMOVE FOLD SEAT LEG LOCK SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the 2 cable clamps.
Remove the 2 nuts and fold seat leg lock.
REMOVE NO. 3 SEAT CUSHION COVER
Detach the 4 clips and 16 claws, and remove the 4 seat cushion covers.
REMOVE REAR SEAT LOCK STRIKER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Fold back the floor carpet.
Remove the 8 bolts and 4 seat lock strikers.
REMOVE FOLD SEAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Detach the 6 clips.
Disconnect the connector and then remove the fold seat switch.
Detach the claw and remove the light.