PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
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 BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body.
Note
Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.
Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
Repeat for the other hook.
Detach the 2 rear hooks of the seat cushion from the seatback.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear seat 3 point type belt anchor.
Using a screwdriver, detach the claw to open the cap of the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Remove the seat belt from the belt guide.
Remove the bolt, and then remove the side seatback LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
Pull the lever and remove the tonneau cover.
REMOVE ROOM PARTITION NET ASSEMBLY (w/ Partition Net)
Push the 2 buttons and remove the room partition net.
REMOVE LOWER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/ Partition Board)
Remove the lower deck trim side board.
REMOVE LOWER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH (w/ Partition Board)
Remove the lower deck trim side board.
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
Detach the clip and 2 guides, and remove the deck board.
REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Pull the lever and remove the deck board.
REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the clip and remove the No. 3 deck board.
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the No. 3 deck board.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Detach the 7 guides and remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE FLOOR SIDE RAIL LH (w/ Deck Rail)
Remove the 3 bolts and floor side rail.
REMOVE FLOOR SIDE RAIL RH (w/ Deck Rail)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER (w/o Deck Rail)
Detach the 2 clips and 3 guides, and remove the deck side trim cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER (w/o Deck Rail)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 deck side trim cover.
REMOVE NO. 6 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER (w/o Deck Rail)
Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 6 deck side trim cover.
REMOVE NO. 5 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER (w/o Deck Rail)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the No. 6 deck side trim cover.
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (w/o Deck Rail)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for all the rope hooks.
Remove the bolt and rope hook.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH
Remove the bolt.
Detach the 5 guides and remove the deck floor box.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
Detach the 4 clips and remove the rear floor finish plate.
REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the 2 clips.
Detach the 4 guides and remove the front deck floor box.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Detach the 8 claws and 2 clips, and remove the front door scuff plate.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Detach the clip, claw and guide, and remove the cowl side trim board.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Detach the 6 claws and clip, and remove the rear door scuff plate.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
Remove the back door weatherstrip.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
| *1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and detach the 2 clips.
Tech Tips
Make the front pillar garnish hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.
| *1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
| *2 | Protective Tape |
Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nose pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish.
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-nose pliers before use.
Detach the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.
| *1 | Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly |
| *2 | Adhesive Tape |
| *3 | Protective Cover |
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Completely cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure the ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.
Note
Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Detach the 2 claws and 3 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other lap belt outer anchor cover.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the clip.
Pass the front seat outer belt floor anchor through the center pillar garnish, and remove the center pillar garnish.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH CAP LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the inner roof side garnish cap.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the inner roof side garnish cap.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH CAP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and clip.
Detach the 7 clips and 3 claws.
Pass the fuel lid opener cable through the panel, disconnect the connector, and then remove the deck trim side panel.
| *1 | Fuel Lid Opener Cable | - | - |
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the bolt and clip.
Detach the 7 clips and 3 claws, and remove the deck trim side panel.
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
| *1 | Clip A |
Detach the 6 clips (do not detach clip A).
Pull the inner roof side garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and remove it.
Tech Tips
Clip A remains attached to the body.
Remove clip A from the vehicle body.
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
Remove the upper instrument panel sub-assembly Click here.
REMOVE COIN BOX ASSEMBLY
Slightly bend the upper part of the coin box to release the 2 stoppers and open the coin box until it is horizontal.
Pull the coin box toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the 2 hinges and remove the coin box.
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips.
Disconnect the connector and remove the map light.
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 1 room light.
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror)
w/o Rear Monitor:
Remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover Click here.
w/ Rear Monitor:
Remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover Click here.
REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)
Detach the 3 claws and remove the rain sensor cover.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the visor.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other visor holder.
Turn the visor holder clockwise approximately 45° and pull it out as shown in the illustration.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other assist grip.
Using a clip remover, detach the 4 claws.
Note
Do not forcibly pry the assist grip plugs to prevent them from being deformed.
Tech Tips
Gently pry on the assist grip plugs as shown in the illustration to remove them.
Tape the clip remover tip before use.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Pull off the 2 assist grip plugs by hand.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the assist grip.
Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH
Using a clip remover, detach the 4 claws.
Note
Do not forcibly pry the assist grip plugs to prevent them from being deformed.
Tech Tips
Gently pry on the assist grip plugs as shown in the illustration to remove them.
Tape the clip remover tip before use.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Pull off the 2 assist grip plugs by hand.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the rear assist grip.
Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR ROOM PARTITION NET HOOK LH
Remove the screw.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear room partition net hook.
REMOVE REAR ROOM PARTITION NET HOOK RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Before removing the roof headlining, move the front seats and rear seat to the positions shown in the illustration.
w/ EC Mirror:
Disconnect the EC mirror connector.
w/ Rain Sensor:
Disconnect the rain sensor connector.
Disconnect the connector and 3 clamps from the front pillar RH.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disconnect each connector and detach each clamp from the rear pillar RH.
| *1 | w/o Digital Audio Broadcasting Antenna |
w/ Roof Sunshade System:
Disconnect the connector from the rear pillar LH.
Disconnect the 4 clamps from the front pillar LH.
for LHD:
Disconnect the 2 clamps.
Disconnect the 2 roof wire connectors.
for RHD:
Disconnect the 2 clamps and roof wire connector.
Disconnect the roof wire connector.
w/o Roof Sunshade System:
Remove the 5 clips.
w/ Roof Sunshade System:
Remove the 5 clips.
Detach the 3 guides and 12 fasteners.
| *1 | Guide | *2 | Fastener |
Remove the roof headlining from the back door as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the roof headlining when taking it out.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate outside.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the front door scuff plate outside.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the rear door scuff plate outside.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the rear door scuff plate outside.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Detach the 5 claws and remove the front shoulder belt anchor plate.
REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER LH
Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 side rail spacer.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 SIDE RAIL SPACER LH
Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 3 side rail spacer.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 SIDE RAIL SPACER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DECK RAIL BRACKET LH (w/ Deck Rail)
Remove the 2 bolts and front deck rail bracket.
REMOVE FRONT DECK RAIL BRACKET RH (w/ Deck Rail)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 4 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BRACKET (w/o Deck Rail)
Remove the bolt and No. 4 luggage compartment trim bracket.
REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BRACKET (w/o Deck Rail)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the No. 4 luggage compartment trim bracket.
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 deck board bracket.
REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD BRACKET
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 deck board bracket.
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER HOLDER BRACKET LH (w/ Partition Net)
Remove the 2 bolts and tonneau cover holder bracket.
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER HOLDER BRACKET RH (w/ Partition Net)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.