Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
(Refer to "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the rear seat back assembly.
(Refer to "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")
Remove the rear transverse trim.
(Refer to "REAR TRANSVERSE TRIM ")
After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the rear seat lower side bracket (A) [LH, RH].

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Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
Carefully remove the tail gate weatherstrip.
After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the rear seat belt lower anchor (A).
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

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After loosening the mounting screw, remove the luggage side trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure that the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.