PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
Note
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
| Specification | Waiting Time |
|---|---|
| w/o Telematics transceiver | 60 sec. |
| w/ Telematics transceiver | 120 sec. |
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.
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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 7 claws, 4 clips and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
Tech Tips
A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.
w/ Illumination:
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Using moulding remover A, disengage the claw and 2 clips.
Disengage the guide and remove the instrument side panel LH.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the garnish from the base of the 2 clips.
Tech Tips
Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.
Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nosed pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish LH.
Note
Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.
Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.
Tech Tips
Tape the tips of the needle-nosed pliers before use.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.
| *1 | Adhesive Tape |
| *2 | Protective Cover |
| *3 | Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly |
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Cover the airbag with a cloth or piece of nylon and secure the ends of the cover with tape, as shown in the illustration.
| Protective Cover size |
|---|
| X |
| 700 mm (2.30 ft.) |
| Y |
| 120 mm (4.72 in.) |
Note
Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor end of the front seat outer belt assembly.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Remove the 2 screws.
Using a clip remover, disengage the clip.
Pass the floor anchor of the front seat outer seat belt assembly LH through the center pillar garnish LH and remove the center pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 3 fasteners as shown in the illustration.
for Compact Spare Tire:
Remove the 2 bolts and remove the deck board sub-assembly.
for Full Size Spare Tire:
Remove the 2 bolts and remove the deck board sub-assembly.
REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (for Compact Spare Tire)
Remove the spare wheel cover assembly.
REMOVE NO. 4 REAR FLOOR BOARD (for Compact Spare Tire)
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 4 rear floor board.
REMOVE NO. 4 REAR FLOOR BOARD (for Full Size Spare Tire)
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 4 rear floor board.
REMOVE NO. 3 REAR FLOOR BOARD (for Compact Spare Tire)
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 3 rear floor board.
REMOVE NO. 3 REAR FLOOR BOARD (for Full Size Spare Tire)
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 3 rear floor board.
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
Remove the tonneau cover assembly.
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (for Compact Spare Tire)
Remove the 2 clips and the deck side trim box LH.
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (for Full Size Spare Tire)
Remove the 3 clips and the deck side trim box LH.
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (for Compact Spare Tire)
Remove the 2 clips and deck side trim box RH.
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (for Full Size Spare Tire)
Remove the 3 clips and the deck side trim box RH.
REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the clip and the front deck floor box.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
Disengage the 2 claws, 6 clips and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor finish plate.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the claw and 2 clips.
Disengage the guide and remove the rear floor finish side plate LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the rear seat assembly LH Click here.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH
Remove the 2 clips.
Disengage the 2 claws and 3 clips, and remove the rear seat side cover LH.
Tech Tips
A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for LH Side)
Remove the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 rope hook assemblies.
REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL LH
Using moulding remover A, disengage the 2 bottom claws of the reclining remote control bezel LH.
Lift the reclining remote control bezel LH as shown by the arrow (1) in the illustration.
Turn the reclining remote control bezel LH as shown by the arrow (2) in the illustration, then disengage the 2 upper claws and remove the bezel.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 screws.
Remove the 4 clips.
Disengage the 5 claws and 2 clips.
Disconnect each connector and remove the deck trim side panel assembly LH.
DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor end of the rear seat outer belt assembly.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
Disengage the 8 clips.
Tech Tips
A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.
Pass the floor anchor of the rear seat outer seat belt assembly LH through the roof side inner garnish assembly LH and remove the roof side inner garnish assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the rear seat assembly RH Click here.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for RH Side)
Remove the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (w/ Air Suspension)
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the height control switch from the deck trim side panel assembly RH.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the 2 screws.
Remove the 5 clips.
Disengage the 5 claws and 2 clips.
Disconnect the connector and remove the deck trim side panel assembly RH.
DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
w/ Holder:
Open the holder.
w/o Holder:
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the cover.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 caps.
Remove the 2 screws.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides.
Disconnect each connector and remove the map light assembly.
REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the spot light assembly.
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror)
w/o Rear View Monitor System:
Disengage the 2 claws and slide the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 6 claws and remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover.
w/ Rear View Monitor System:
Disengage the 2 claws and slide the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover.
REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rain sensor cover.
REMOVE COAT HOOK
Remove the screw and coat hook.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Note
Do not forcibly pry the assist grip covers to prevent them from being deformed.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the assist grip sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other 3 assist grips.
REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side)
Using moulding remover C, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 screws and remove the visor assembly LH.
REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side)
Turn the visor holder approximately 45° and pull it out as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Standard Roof)
Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connectors and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws and 3 clamps from the rear pillar RH.
w/ Rain Sensor:
Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the rain sensor.
Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the inner rear view mirror.
Disconnect the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and No. 1 roof wire connectors and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar LH.
Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar RH.
Disconnect the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and No. 1 roof wire connectors and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar LH.
Disengage the 12 claws and 3 clips.
Disengage the 2 fasteners.
Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the back door.
Note
Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or body interior.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Sliding roof)
Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connectors and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws and 3 clamps from the rear pillar RH.
w/ Rain Sensor:
Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the rain sensor.
Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the inner rear view mirror.
Disconnect the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and No. 1 roof wire connectors and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar LH.
Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar RH.
Disconnect the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and No. 1 roof wire connectors and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar LH.
Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the sliding roof drive gear assembly.
Disengage the 12 claws and 3 clips.
Disengage the 8 fasteners.
Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the back door.
Note
Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or body interior.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Glass Roof)
Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connectors and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws and 3 clamps from the rear pillar RH.
w/ Rain Sensor:
Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the rain sensor.
Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the inner rear view mirror.
Disconnect the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and No. 1 roof wire connectors and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar LH.
Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar RH.
Disconnect the No. 4 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and No. 1 roof wire connectors and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar LH.
Disengage the 12 claws and 3 clips.
Disengage the 12 fasteners.
Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the back door.
Note
Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or body interior.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.