PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
Note
After turning the engine 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
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Quickly lift up the front of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration to detach the 2 rear seat cushion lock hooks.
| a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Note
If the cushion is not lifted up quickly, the cushion frame will be damaged.
Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then quickly lift the bench type seat cushion assembly to detach the hook.
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
Detach the 2 rear hooks of the bench type rear seat cushion assembly from the bench type rear seatback assembly.
w/ Seat Heater System:
Disconnect the 2 seat cushion heater connectors.
Remove the bench type rear seat cushion assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 rear seat headrest assemblies.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY
Remove the rear seat center headrest assembly.
REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolts and disconnect the anchor part of the rear seat 3 point type outer belt assembly RH.
Remove the bolts and disconnect the anchor part of the rear seat 3 point type outer belt assembly LH.
Disconnect the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH connector.
Remove the bolts and disconnect the anchor part of the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws to open the 2 caps of the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Use the same procedure to open the 2 caps on the other side.
Disconnect the rear seat 3 point type outer belt assembly from the shoulder belt guide.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to disconnect the rear seat 3 point type outer belt assembly on the other side.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, detach the claw to open the cap of the rear center seat shoulder belt guide.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disconnect the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH from the rear center seat shoulder belt guide.
Disconnect the 2 rear seat airbag connectors.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA (at this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet).
| *1 | Housing Lock | *2 | CPA |
| *a | Connector Lock is Released | - | - |
Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
Note
Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting.
After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Incorrect | *b | Correct |
Disconnect the rear seat wire RH connector.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Lift the seatback assembly to detach the 2 hooks, and then remove the bench type rear seatback assembly.
Note
2 or more people are required when carrying the bench type rear seatback assembly out of the vehicle.
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Tech Tips
This procedure is easier to perform if the front luggage compartment trim cover is removed beforehand, as the rear seat center armrest box bezel will not get caught on it Click here.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Place your hands on the inner portion of the rear door scuff plate LH and detach the 2 claws labeled A, 6 claws labeled B and 2 claws labeled C in the order shown in the illustration.
Raise the rear door scuff plate LH to detach the 4 clips on the outer side and remove it.
| *1 | Claw A | *2 | Claw B |
| *3 | Claw C | - | - |
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH
Detach the 4 claws and guide and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
w/ Rear Sunshade:
Detach the 4 clips.
Detach the 3 guides and the end of the rear window shade assembly, and then remove the inner roof side garnish LH.
| *1 | End Of The Rear Window Shade Assembly |
| *2 | Guide |
w/o Rear Sunshade:
Detach the 4 clips and 3 guides and remove the inner roof side garnish LH.
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 rear seat shoulder belt hole covers.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws and remove the belt guide of the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws and remove the 3 child restraint tether anchor covers.
w/o Rear Sunshade:
Detach the 4 claws, disconnect the connector and remove the center stop light cover.
Detach the 4 clips, and then slide the package tray trim panel assembly towards the front of the vehicle to detach the 5 guides.
Pass the 3 rear seat belt floor anchors through the package tray trim panel assembly and remove the package tray trim panel assembly.
w/ Rear Sunshade:
Detach the 4 clips, and then slide the package tray trim panel assembly towards the front of the vehicle to detach it from the rear window shade assembly.
Pass the 3 rear seat belt floor anchors through the package tray trim panel assembly and remove the package tray trim panel assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER WITH CENTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolt and remove the rear seat inner with center belt assembly RH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER WITH CENTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the guide and remove the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH.