High Mounted Stop Light Assembly (W/O Rear Spoiler) -- Removal |
1. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER |
Remove the spare wheel cover.
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2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY |
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY |
4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY |
Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- 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 the above procedure for the other hook.
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Detach the rear hook of the seat cushion from the seatback.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 rear seat back clips.
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Fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.
Remove the 2 bolts and the rear seatback assembly LH.
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6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 rear seat back clips.
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Fold the rear seatback assembly RH forward.
Remove the 2 bolts and the rear seatback assembly RH.
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7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH |
Disengage the 6 claws and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
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8. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH |
Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
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9. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH |
Disengage the 2 claws, 2 clips and guide, and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.
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10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH BOARD LH |
Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the roof side inner garnish board LH.
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11. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH |
Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides, and remove the roof side inner garnish assembly LH.
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12. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
13. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
14. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
15. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH BOARD RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
16. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
17. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM BELT HOLE COVER |
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the package tray trim belt hole cover.
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18. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the 3 clips and the 5 claws.
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Pull out the belts from the slits and then remove the package tray trim panel assembly.
19. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT SET |
Remove the 2 screws.
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Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the center stop light set.