REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT
Remove the rear floor mat.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Operate the tilt lever to lower the steering wheel assembly.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips, and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 screws.
Pull the combination meter assembly, disconnect the connector, and remove the combination meter assembly.
Note
When removing the combination meter assembly, do not damage the upper instrument panel sub-assembly or combination meter assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
Insert a roof moulding remover and slide the remover toward the clip.
Pull the remover with both hands to disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
Insert a roof moulding remover and slide the remover toward the clip.
Pull the remover with both hands to disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH.
REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 5 claws, 2 clips, and 3 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the center instrument panel register assembly.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *a | Guide (A) |
| *b | Guide (B) |
Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides (A).
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disengage the 2 guides (B) and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece LH.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
| *1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
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.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
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 guide at the front end of the front pillar garnish LH and remove it.
| *1 | Protective Cover |
| *2 | Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly |
| *3 | Adhesive Tape |
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
| X | 700 mm (27.56 in.) |
| Y | 120 mm (4.72 in.) |
Cover the airbag with a 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) cloth or piece of nylon and fix the ends of the cover with 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 CORNER PIECE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER
Disengage the 4 clips.
Disengage the 2 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box cover.
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL
Disengage the 7 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the upper console panel.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F>.
Disengage the 4 claws and 6 clips, and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Stopper |
| *2 | Glove Compartment Door Stopper |
Disengage the claw and release the glove compartment door stopper.
Bend portions (A) and (B) in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration to release the 2 stoppers, and lower the glove compartment door assembly until the front of the door is level.
| *1 | Hinge |
Pull the glove compartment door assembly horizontally toward the rear of the vehicle to release the 2 hinges, and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
Note
Pulling the glove compartment door assembly upward to remove it will cause the hinges to deform when reinstalling the door. Be sure to pull out the compartment door horizontally.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
Disengage the claw and clip.
Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips.
As shown in the illustration, remove the No. 1 instrument panel box door sub-assembly.
w/ USB Audio System:
Disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.
DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY
Check that the power switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Disconnect the connector.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
Operate the tilt lever to lower the steering wheel assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.
Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A> or <B>.
Disengage the 4 clips and 3 claws.
Disengage the 5 claws and remove the upper instrument panel sub-assembly.
Note
When removing the upper instrument panel sub-assembly, be careful not to damage it or the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
REMOVE NO. 1 REAR SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER (for LH Side)
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the No. 1 rear seat cushion hinge cover.
REMOVE NO. 2 REAR SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER (for LH Side)
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 rear seat cushion hinge cover.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the rear seat assembly LH.
Recline the rear seat assembly LH forward to remove the 2 bolts and the rear seat assembly LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
REMOVE CENTER REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 REAR SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER (for RH Side)
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the No. 1 rear seat cushion hinge cover.
REMOVE NO. 2 REAR SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER (for RH Side)
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 rear seat cushion hinge cover.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the rear seat assembly RH.
Recline the rear seat assembly RH forward to remove the 2 bolts on the rear side and the rear seat assembly RH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear seat center outer belt assembly with inner belt.
Remove the washer and rear seat inner belt assembly RH from the rear seat inner belt.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Disengage the 2 clips.
Disengage the guide and remove the cowl side trim board LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 8 claws and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for LH Side)
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor end of the front seat outer belt assembly LH.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Disengage the 4 claws and 2 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Remove the 2 screws.
Using a clip remover, disengage the clip and remove the upper center pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 suspenders.
Disengage the 2 pins and remove the package tray trim panel assembly.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the deck floor box LH.
REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 3 claws and 3 clips, and remove the deck board sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 6 BATTERY CARRIER PANEL
| *1 | Double-sided Tape |
Remove the No. 6 battery carrier panel as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD
Remove the bolt.
Disengage the 2 claws, 2 clips and 3 guides, and remove the rear No. 1 floor board.
REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER
Disengage the 10 claws and remove the rear deck trim cover.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
Remove the bolt and rear seatback hinge sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH
Disengage the 6 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.
REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 room light assembly.
REMOVE SIDE DECK TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side deck trim panel assembly LH.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
Disengage the 4 clips and remove the roof side inner garnish assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH
Disengage the 3 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear seat side cover RH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH
Disengage the 6 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear seat side garnish RH.
REMOVE SIDE DECK TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side deck trim panel assembly LH.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
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 guides, 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 MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.
Disconnect the connector and remove the map light assembly.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the visor assembly LH.
Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *a | Allow the covers to come off slightly |
Using a clip remover, disengage the 4 claws.
Note
Do not forcibly pry the assist grip covers to prevent them from being deformed.
Tech Tips
Gently pry on the assist grip covers as shown in the illustration to loosen them.
Tape the clip remover tip before use.
Pull off the 2 assist grip covers by hand.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the assist grip sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other 3 assist grips.
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the lens cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the room light cover.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *a | Claw (A) |
| *b | Claw (B) |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws (A) as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disengage the 2 claws (B).
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the No. 1 room light assembly.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
| *1 | 45° |
Turn the visor holder approximately 45° and pull it out as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof)
Remove the sun roof opening trim moulding.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
w/ EC Mirror:
Disconnect the inner rear view mirror connector.
w/ Rain Sensor:
Disconnect the rain sensor connector.
Disengage each clamp from the front pillar LH.
Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector and disengage the clamp.
Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and disengage each clamp from the front pillar RH.
Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connectors and remove the bolt from the rear pillar RH.
Remove the 3 clips.
| *A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |
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 (w/ Sliding Roof)
w/ EC Mirror:
Disconnect the inner rear view mirror connector.
w/ Rain Sensor:
Disconnect the rain sensor connector.
Disengage each clamp from the front pillar LH.
Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector and disengage the clamp.
Disconnect the antenna cord sub-assembly connector and disengage each clamp from the front pillar RH.
Disconnect the antenna cord sub-assembly connectors and remove the bolt from the rear pillar RH.
Disconnect the sliding roof drive gear connector.
Remove the 3 clips.
| *A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |
Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the back door.
Note
Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or body interior.