Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PRECAUTION (w/ Airbag System)
Note
After turning the ignition 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 (w/ Airbag System)
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 SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 claws and 3 clips, and remove the front door scuff plate.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM LH
Remove the front door opening trim.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH (w/ Assist Grip)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both front No. 1 assist grip plugs.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front No. 1 assist grip plug.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG RH (w/ Assist Grip)
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Assist Grip)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both front assist grips.
Remove the 2 screws and front assist grip.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.
| *1 | Protective Cover |
| *2 | Adhesive Tape |
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
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 described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the rear door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear door scuff plate.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM LH
Remove the rear door opening trim.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
Detach the 2 claws, 2 guides and 2 clips and remove the lower center pillar garnish.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the front seat belt shoulder anchor cover.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the front seat belt shoulder anchor.
Detach the clip.
Pull the center pillar garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the center pillar garnish.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE UPPER BACK PANEL GARNISH
Detach the 4 claws and 5 clips and remove the upper back panel garnish.
REMOVE LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL LH
Detach the claw and 3 clips and remove the lower quarter trim panel.
REMOVE LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE QUARTER INSIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the rear seat belt shoulder anchor cover.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear seat belt shoulder anchor.
Detach the 4 clips and remove the quarter inside trim board.
REMOVE QUARTER INSIDE TRIM BOARD RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the claw and 2 guides and remove the map light assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the lens.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 screws and room light.
Disconnect the lamp connector.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
Detach the guide.
Remove the 2 screws and visor.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH
Remove the screw.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP (w/ Assist Grip)
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Use the same procedure for all assist grips.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and open the 2 covers.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 2 claws, 3 clips and 3 guides and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the 3 clips and No. 2 heater to register duct.
REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the clip.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 heater to register duct.
REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the clip.
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 3 heater to register duct.
REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (w/ Defroster)
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the defroster nozzle assembly.
Remove the defroster nozzle assembly.
REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
Detach the 5 clamps from the front pillar.
for LHD:
Disconnect the connectors and detach the 4 clamps.
| *A | w/o Assist Grip |
Using a clip remover, remove the clips.
Remove the roof headlining as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the roof headlining when removing it.
for RHD:
Disconnect the connectors and detach the 5 clamps.
| *A | w/o Assist Grip |
Using a clip remover, remove the clips.
Remove the roof headlining as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the roof headlining when removing it.
REMOVE FRONT SIDE RAIL SPACER LH
Detach the 2 claws and remove the front side rail spacer.
REMOVE FRONT SIDE RAIL SPACER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE SIDE RAIL SPACER (for LHD)
Detach the 2 claws and remove the side rail spacer.
REMOVE SIDE RAIL SPACER (for RHD)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LHD.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both rear No. 2 side rail spacers.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 side rail spacer.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 SIDE RAIL SPACER LH
Detach the 3 claws and remove the rear No. 3 side rail spacer.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 SIDE RAIL SPACER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.