REMOVE BACK DOOR ASSIST GRIP
Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.
REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP
Pull the assist grip in the direction shown by the arrow labeled (1) to disconnect the grip.
Pull out the assist grip to remove it.
REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER
Using a clip remover, remove the 10 clips and cover.
REMOVE REAR SPOILER (w/ Rear Spoiler)
Remove the 2 nuts.
Put protective tape around the rear spoiler.
Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and rear spoiler.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the rear spoiler to the vehicle body.
Detach the 5 clips and remove the rear spoiler.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
| *1 | Protective Tape | *2 | Wooden Block |
| *3 | Double-sided Tape | - | - |
REMOVE NO. 3 WIRING HARNESS PROTECTOR
Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and remove the No. 13 wiring harness protector and No. 3 wiring harness protector.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE NO. 2 WIRING HARNESS PROTECTOR
Detach the claw and remove the cable lever.
Using a clip remover, remove the clip and protector.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and remove the No. 12 wiring harness protector and No. 2 wiring harness protector.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
Raise the cover of the luggage compartment door lock as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the luggage door lock control cable sub-assembly.
Return the cover of the luggage compartment door lock to its original position.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and luggage compartment door lock assembly.
REMOVE LUGGAGE DOOR LOCK CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
w/ Double Locking System:
Using a clip remover, remove the 5 clamps and cable sub-assembly.
w/o Double Locking System:
Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clamps and cable sub-assembly.
REMOVE LUGGAGE DOOR OPENER CABLE PROTECTOR RH (w/ Double Locking System)
Detach the 2 claws and remove the luggage door opener cable protector.
REMOVE TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear View Monitor System)
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear television camera assembly.
REMOVE REAR LIGHT LENS AND BODY LH
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 4 nuts and rear light lens and body LH.
REMOVE REAR LIGHT LENS AND BODY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE
Remove the 5 nuts.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the luggage compartment door outside garnish.
Detach the clip and remove the luggage compartment door outside garnish.
REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 license plate light assemblies.
REMOVE BACK DOOR OPENER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector and remove the back door opener switch.