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 FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
w/ Front Seat Side Airbag:
for Separate Seat Type:
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
w/ Front Seat Side Airbag:
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
for Separate Seat Type:
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
for Bench Seat Type:
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate LH.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and 8 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
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 LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH (w/ Assist Grip)
| *1 | Tape |
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Use the same procedure for both assist grip plugs LH.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the assist grip plug LH.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE 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)
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Use the same procedure for both front assist grip sub-assemblies.
Remove the 2 screws and front assist grip sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
| *1 | Protective Cover |
| *2 | Adhesive Tape |
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 LH is removed.
REMOVE FRONT 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, 4 guides and 5 clips and remove the upper back panel garnish.
REMOVE LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
Detach the claw, 3 clips and 2 guides and remove the lower quarter trim panel LH.
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 front seat belt shoulder anchor cover.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| *1 | Tape |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the front seat belt shoulder anchor.
Detach the 3 clips and remove the quarter inside trim board LH.
REMOVE QUARTER INSIDE TRIM BOARD RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
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 assembly LH.
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 LH.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP (w/ Assist Grip)
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and open the 2 covers.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| *1 | 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 ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 clamps from the front pillar.
for LHD:
Disconnect the connectors and detach the 4 clamps.
Using a clip remover, remove the 5 clips.
Remove the roof headlining assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the roof headlining assembly 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 assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the roof headlining assembly when removing it.
REMOVE FRONT SIDE RAIL SPACER LH
Detach the 2 claws and remove the front side rail spacer LH.
REMOVE FRONT SIDE RAIL SPACER RH
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Use the same procedure 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)
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Use the same procedure described for the LHD.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER LH
Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 side rail spacer LH.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SIDE RAIL SPACER RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.