Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for LHD and RHD vehicles.
The procedures listed below are for LHD vehicles.
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 REAR NO. 2 SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER
Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws and remove the cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR NO. 4 SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER
Using a screwdriver, detach the 7 claws and remove the cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER
Operate the reclining adjuster release handle to move the seat into the position shown in the illustration.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 2 clips, and remove the cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 2 clips, and remove the cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
Disconnect the connector.
w/ Seat Heater System:
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 4 bolts and seat assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT PROTECTOR
Detach the 10 claws and remove the 2 seat protectors.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT PROTECTOR
Detach the 10 claws and remove the 2 seat protectors.
REMOVE REAR STEP COVER
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the step cover on the other side.
w/o Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
Detach the 2 claws and remove the step cover.
w/ Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
Detach the 4 claws and remove the step cover.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
w/o Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
Remove the rear door scuff plate.
Remove the screw.
Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.
w/ Illumination Type Front Door Scuff Plate:
Remove the rear door scuff plate.
Remove the screw.
Detach the 3 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE
Detach the 6 clips and 4 claws, and remove the support plate.
REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
Tech Tips
When removing the front quarter trim panel, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the No. 1 rear seat to the position shown in the illustration.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.
Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor.
Remove the clip.
Detach the 19 clips and 2 claws.
Disconnect the thermistor connector and then remove the quarter trim panel.
REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
When removing the front quarter trim panel, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the No. 1 rear seat to the position shown in the illustration.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.
Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor.
Remove the clip.
Detach the 17 clips and 2 claws.
Disconnect the thermistor connector and then remove the quarter trim panel.
REMOVE AIR DUCT PLUG
Detach the 2 claws and remove the plug.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for both sides.
REMOVE REAR AIR DUCT GUIDE
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for both sides.
Remove the screw.
Detach the claw and remove the guide.
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 clips.
Fold back the floor carpet.
Tech Tips
Fold back the carpet until it is possible to remove the rear No. 6 air duct.
REMOVE REAR NO. 6 AIR DUCT
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the 5 screws and duct.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK STRIKER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 10 bolts and 4 lock strikers.