Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Remove the clip and engine room side cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute 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 DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window)
Insert clip remover between the plate and trim board.
Turn the handle counterclockwise to remove the snap ring and handle.
REMOVE REAR DOOR REGULATOR INSIDE HANDLE PLATE (w/o Power Window)
Remove the inside handle plate.
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH
Using moulding remover A, detach the 3 claws and remove the bezel plug.
REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH
Using moulding remover A, detach the 10 claws and remove the assist grip cover.
REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL
Using moulding remover A, detach the 6 claws and the clip.
Disconnect the connector and remove the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 3 screws.
Using a clip remover, detach the 8 clips.
| *1 | w/ Rear Door Sunshade |
| *2 | w/o Rear Door Sunshade |
Pull out the rear door trim board in the direction indicated by the arrow.
for 11 Speakers:
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the speaker connector.
Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.157 in.), drill out the 3 rivet heads.
CAUTION:
Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
Note
Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.
Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.
Note
Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.
Detach the claw and remove the speaker.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 11 Speakers)
Detach the clamp.
Remove the 2 screws and speaker.
Note
Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.