Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the clip and battery service hole 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
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 TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
Remove the tonneau cover.
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 claws and 6 clips, and remove the deck board.
REMOVE DECK RAIL COVER (w/o Spare Tire)
Remove the clip.
Detach the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the deck rail cover.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY (w/ Spare Tire)
Remove the luggage compartment tray.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH
w/o Rear No. 2 Seat:
Detach the 4 claws and remove the deck floor box.
w/ Rear No. 2 Seat:
Remove the bolt.
Detach the 3 claws and guide, and remove the deck floor box.
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
w/o Rear No. 2 Seat:
Detach the 2 claws and guide, and remove the deck floor box.
w/ Rear No. 2 Seat:
Remove the bolt.
Detach the 2 claws and guide, and remove the deck floor box.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BELT HOLE COVER LH
Detach the 2 claws and 6 guides, and remove the deck trim side belt hole cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BELT HOLE COVER RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
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Use the same procedure to remove the cover on the other side.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT TRACK COVER
Detach the 3 claws and 2 guides, and then remove the cover.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector under the seat.
Remove the 5 bolts.
Pull the 2 straps and fold down the 2 seatbacks.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly from the vehicle.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER
Detach the 6 claws and 4 guides, and remove the rear deck trim cover.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Detach the 9 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear door scuff plate.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH
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Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front deck side trim cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE SERVICE HOLE COVER
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Use the same procedure to remove the deck trim side service hole cover on the other side.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and 2 guides, and remove the deck trim side service hole cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY
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Use the same procedure for all the luggage hold belt strikers.
Remove the bolt and luggage hold belt striker.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
w/ Rear No. 1 Seat:
Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.
w/ Rear No. 2 Seat:
Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 6 clips and 7 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the deck trim side panel.
REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR LH
Remove the bolt and rear airbag sensor.
Disconnect the connector.