Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
DISABLE AUTO TILT AWAY FUNCTION
Disable the autoaway/return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.
CAUTION:
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the autoaway/return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.
Tech Tips
Performing the above operation causes the autoaway/return function to be disabled when the power switch is turned off.
Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
Turn the power switch off.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
Remove the luggage compartment trim cover.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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 FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
for Sports Seat Type:
for Luxury Seat Type:
for Standard Seat Type:
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Place your hands on the inner portion of the front 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 front 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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
Detach the 5 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
*1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and detach the 2 clips.
Tech Tips
Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.
*1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
*2 | Protective Tape |
Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nose 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-nose pliers before use.
Detach the guide and remove the front pillar garnish LH.
*1 | Adhesive Tape |
*2 | Protective Cover |
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Completely cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure 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 described for the LH side.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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 LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Pull both sides of the lower center pillar garnish LH outward to detach the 2 claws.
Detach the 5 clips and 2 guides and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the clip.
Pass the front seat outer belt floor anchor through the center pillar garnish, and remove the center pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH 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 FRONT ROOF TOP GARNISH
w/ Night View System:
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws A.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips A.
Tech Tips
When the 2 clips A are detached, claw B, guide B and the fastener may also become detached.
Detach the 2 clips B.
Move the hooks of the 2 guides A forward, disconnect the connector, and remove the front roof garnish together with the map light assembly.
Note
When removing and installing the front roof top garnish, do not apply force to the camera sensor located at (x).
Tech Tips
If the claw B, guide B, and fastener do not become detached when the 2 clips labeled A are detached, detach claw B, guide B and the fastener to remove the front roof top garnish together with the map light assembly.
*1 | Claw A |
*2 | Clip A |
*3 | Claw B |
*4 | Guide B |
*5 | Fastener |
*6 | Clip B |
*7 | Guide A |
Detach the 3 claws on the back of the front roof top garnish and map light assembly, and disconnect the front roof top garnish and map light assembly.
w/o Night View System:
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws A.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips A.
Tech Tips
When the 2 clips A are detached, claw B and guide B may also become detached.
Detach the 2 clips B.
Move the hooks of the 2 guides A forward, disconnect the connector, and remove the front roof garnish together with the map light assembly.
Note
w/ Lane Keeping Assist System:
When removing and installing the front roof top garnish, do not apply force to the camera sensor located at (x).
Tech Tips
If the claw B and guide B do not become detached when the 2 clips labeled A are detached, detach claw B and guide B to remove the front roof top garnish together with the map light assembly.
*A | for Standard | *B | w/ Lane Keeping Assist System |
*C | w/ Rain Sensor | - | - |
*1 | Claw A | *2 | Clip A |
*3 | Claw B | *4 | Guide B |
*5 | Clip B | *6 | Guide A |
Detach the 3 claws on the back of the front roof top garnish and map light assembly, and disconnect the front roof top garnish and map light assembly.
*A | for Standard | *B | w/ Lane Keeping Assist System |
*C | w/ Rain Sensor | - | - |
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
w/ Night View System:
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws A.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips A.
Tech Tips
When the 2 clips A are detached, claw B, guide B and the fastener may also become detached.
Detach the 2 clips B.
Move the hooks of the 2 guides forward, disconnect the connector, and remove the map light assembly together with the front roof top garnish.
Note
When removing the map light assembly together with the front roof top garnish, make sure not to apply excessive pressure to the camera sensor (x).
Tech Tips
If claw B, guide B and the fastener do not become detached when the 2 clips labeled A are detached, detach claw B, guide B, and the fastener to remove the map light assembly together with the front roof top garnish.
*1 | Claw A |
*2 | Clip A |
*3 | Claw B |
*4 | Guide B |
*5 | Fastener |
*6 | Clip B |
*7 | Guide A |
Detach the 3 claws on the back of the map light assembly and front roof top garnish, and disconnect the map light assembly and front roof top garnish.
w/o Night View System:
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws A.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips A.
Tech Tips
When the 2 clips A are detached, claw B and guide B may also become detached.
Detach the 2 clips B.
Move the hooks of the 2 guides forward, disconnect the connector, and remove the map light assembly together with the front roof top garnish.
Note
w/ Lane Keeping Assist System:
When removing the map light assembly together with the front roof top garnish, make sure not to apply excessive pressure to the camera sensor (x).
Tech Tips
If claw B and guide B do not become detached when the 2 clips labeled A are detached, detach claw B and guide B to remove the map light assembly together with the front roof top garnish.
*A | for Standard | *B | w/ Lane Keeping Assist System |
*C | w/ Rain Sensor | - | - |
*1 | Claw A | *2 | Clip A |
*3 | Claw B | *4 | Guide B |
*5 | Clip B | *6 | Guide A |
Detach the 3 claws on the back of the map light assembly and front roof top garnish, and disconnect the map light assembly and front roof top garnish.
*A | for Standard | *B | w/ Lane Keeping Assist System |
*C | w/ Rain Sensor | - | - |
REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER
*1 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both visor bracket covers.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
Detach the guide.
Remove the 2 screws and visor assembly LH.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both visor holders.
Turn the visor holder clockwise approximately 45° and pull it out as shown in the illustration.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
*1 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both assist grips.
Put protective tape around the assist grip covers.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the assist grip sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH
*1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the assist grip covers.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the rear assist grip assembly LH.
Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connectors for the rain sensor, inner mirror, air conditioning thermistor, lane recognition camera sensor and night view camera.
w/ Sliding Roof:
Disconnect the drive gear connector.
Disconnect the connector and detach the 3 clamps from the front pillar LH.
Disconnect the connector and detach the 3 clamps from the front pillar RH.
Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp from the rear pillar RH.
w/ Sliding Roof:
Detach the 12 claws, 3 clips, 3 guides and 11 fasteners.
*1 | Fastener | *2 | Guide |
w/o Sliding Roof:
Detach the 12 claws, 3 clips, 2 guides and 3 fasteners.
*1 | Fastener | *2 | Guide |
Move the roof headlining as shown in the illustration and remove it from the right front door.
Note
Make sure that the roof headlining does not get caught on anything as it may become bent or damaged.
Do not damage the roof headlining or vehicle interior.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
Tech Tips
Remove any remaining sealer from the vehicle body.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
Tech Tips
Remove any remaining sealer from the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Detach the 4 claws and guide and remove the front shoulder belt anchor plate sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.