REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front outer seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front inner seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear inner seat track bracket cover.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.
Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.
Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.
Disconnect the cable 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 Click here.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
Disconnect the connectors under the seat.
Remove the front seat assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 front hooks of the rear seat cushion assembly 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.
Disengage the 2 rear hooks of the seat cushion from the child restraint seat anchor bracket.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver with the tip tapes, disengage the 2 claws to open the 2 cap of the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.
Using a screwdriver with the tip tapes, disengage the 2 claws to open the 2 caps of the rear seat shoulder belt guide RH.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Disengage the 3 hooks and remove the rear seatback assembly
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
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 SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
REMOVE UPPER NO. 1 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw.
Pull the upper No. 1 console panel garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 clips and remove the upper No. 1 console panel garnish.
REMOVE UPPER NO. 2 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw.
Pull the upper No. 2 console panel garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 clips and remove the upper No. 2 console panel garnish.
REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Hold the front of the console panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 8 clips by pulling the console panel sub-assembly in the direction shown by the arrow.
Note
Do not use any tools to disengage the clips. The use of tools may result in damage to the console panel sub-assembly.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the console panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws <E>.
Pull the front ash receptacle assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disconnect the connectors and remove the front ash receptacle assembly.
REMOVE REAR ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the rear ash receptacle assembly.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips, and then remove the console box register assembly.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Disengage the 2 clamps.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and then remove the console box.
REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws starting from the left of the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly. Disengage the remaining 3 claws by pulling the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly by hand.
Note
Do not pry the lower part of the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly. Doing so may damage the assembly.
for LHD:
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.
for RHD:
Disengage the 3 clamps.
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.
REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Disengage the 4 claws to remove the center lower instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
Remove the 4 bolts.
Pull the multi-display with radio receiver assembly toward the rear of the vehicle.
Disconnect each connector and remove the multi-display.
REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL PANEL WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)
Remove the 4 bolts.
Pull the integration control panel with radio receiver assembly toward the rear of the vehicle.
Disconnect each connector and remove the panel.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Check that the engine 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.
Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly.
Note
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
Install SST to the steering wheel assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
Remove the 3 screws.
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
Note
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.
Disengage the claw.
Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.
Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
Disengage the 2 clips from the vehicle body.
Cut off the clip <A>.
Disengage the guide and remove the front pillar garnish LH.
Remove the clip <A> from the vehicle body.
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and fix 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 for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips to remove the side instrument panel LH.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Push the 2 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.
Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly from the guide as shown in the illustration and pull the cover toward the rear of the vehicle.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 7 clips.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Check that the engine 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.
Disengage the claw and separate the hood lock control cable.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Disengage the 2 pins and separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Disconnect the connector and remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws <F> and 2 clips, and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter assembly.
REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips to remove the side instrument panel RH.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Check that the engine 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.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Disengage the claw and separate the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.
Disconnect the connector and remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 5 screws <D>.
Disengage the 2 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Pull the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 7 claws and 2 clips, and then disconnect the connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Pull the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 2 clips, and then disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.
REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 7 claws and 2 clips, and remove the No. 3 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Center Speaker)
Remove the 2 bolts.
Lift the front stereo component speaker assembly and disconnect the connector to remove the speaker assembly.
Note
Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.
REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
Remove the 2 clips and No. 2 console box duct.
REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.
DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY
Check that the engine 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 the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY
Disengage the clamps.
Disconnect the connectors.
Disengage the 2 claws and separate the cooler thermistor.
Remove the 6 bolts <C> and nut <G>.
Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A> or <B>.
Disengage the 2 clamps.
Disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIP
Disengage the 4 claws to remove the 4 instrument panel clips.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY
Disengage the claw to remove the instrument panel stay.
REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER
Remove the 6 clips, 3 grommets, and No. 2 floor under cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
Remove the 5 clips, 3 grommets, and No. 1 floor under cover.
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 6 exhaust pipe supports.
Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE
Remove the 4 bolts and rear No. 1 floor panel brace.
REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE
Remove the 4 bolts and front center floor brace.
DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
Remove the grommets of the heated oxygen sensors.
Using SST, loosen the heated oxygen sensors, and disconnect the sensors by hand.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and front exhaust pipe assembly.
Remove the 2 gaskets from the exhaust manifold RH and exhaust manifold LH.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.
REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and separate the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the 4 clamps.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Remove the floor shift assembly.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Put protective tape around the rear door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.
Disengage the 5 claws and remove the the rear door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the cover on the other side.
SEPARATE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and separate the front seat outer belt assembly LH.
SEPARATE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Disengage the 3 claws and 5 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the center pillar garnish LH by pulling it down.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH
Disengage the 5 claws and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH
Disengage the 4 clips and claw, and remove the roof side inner garnish LH.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE RAIN SENSOR
Release the stopper by pulling it down.
Disconnect the connector and remove the rain sensor as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and open the cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 screws.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.
Disengage the 2 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the map light assembly.
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and open the cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 screws.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.
Disengage the 2 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the map light assembly.
REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.
Disengage the 2 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the spot light assembly.
REMOVE COAT HOOK
Remove the screw and coat hook.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the hook on the other side.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the assist grip sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the other 3 assist grips.
REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the cover on the other side.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 screws and visor assembly LH.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
Remove the visor holder by turning it counterclockwise.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the holder on the other side.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
Disconnect the roof wire connector and disengage each clamp from the front pillar LH.
Disconnect each connector from the map light assembly.
Disengage the hook, 10 claws and 2 clips.
Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the front right door.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)
Disconnect the roof wire connector and disengage each clamp from the front pillar LH.
Disconnect each connector from the map light assembly.
Disengage the hook, 10 claws, 8 fasteners and 2 clips.
Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the front right door.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING PAD
Remove the 2 roof headlining pads.
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SILENCER PAD (w/o Sliding Roof)
Remove the No. 1 roof silencer pad.
REMOVE CENTER ROOF SILENCER PAD (w/o Sliding Roof)
Remove the center roof silencer pad.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING PAD LH (w/o Sliding Roof)
Remove the 2 roof headlining pads LH.
REMOVE REAR ROOF SILENCER PAD (w/o Sliding Roof)
Remove the 2 rear roof silencer pads.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER LH (w/o Sliding Roof)
Remove the rear No. 2 side rail spacer LH.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER RH (w/o Sliding Roof)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL SPACER LH (w/ Sliding Roof)
Remove the rear side rail spacer LH.
REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL SPACER RH (w/ Sliding Roof)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF HEADLINING PAD
Remove the 2 No. 2 roof headlining pads.
REMOVE VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Disengage the claw <A> and separate the bulb holder from the vanity light, as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the claw <B> and remove the vanity light assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the light on the other side.
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF WIRE
Remove the double-sided tape and roof wire.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH