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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
  • When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
  • When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the door weatherstrip.
  2. Remove the front seat.

    (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

    (Refer to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER ")

  4. Remove the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - " FRONT PILLAR TRIM  ") 

  5. Remove the canter pillar lower trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - " CENTER PILLAR TRIM  ") 

  6. Remove the canter pillar upper trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - " CENTER PILLAR TRIM  ") 

  7. Remove the rear pillar trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - " REAR PILLAR TRIM  ") 

  8. Remove the sunvisor and retainer.

    (Refer to Roof Trim - " SUNVISOR  ") 

  9. Remove the assist handle.

    (Refer to Roof Trim - " ASSIST HANDLE  ") 

  10. Remove the overhead console lamp.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - " OVERHEAD CONSOLE LAMP  ") 

  11. Remove the room lamp.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - " ROOM LAMP  ") 

  12. Disconnect the auto defogging sensor cover (A), ECM mirror cover (B) and LKAS cover (C).
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  13. Disconnect the auto defogging sensor connector (A), ECM mirror cover connector (B) and LKAS connector (C).
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  14. Disconnect the roof trim main connector (A) and the mounting clips (B) in the front pillar.
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  15. Remove the roof trim mounting clip and remove the roof trim assembly (A).
    CAUTION: Be careful not to wrinkle/crack the roof trim.
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  16. Remove the roof trim assembly (A) from the body panel and then carry it out of the vehicle through the front door.
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  17. Remove the vanity lamp.

    (Refer to Body Electrical - "VANITY LAMP ")

  18. Remove roof trim wiring harness (A) from the roof trim (B).
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the roof trim wiring harness (A) when removing.
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    Information 

    1. When installing the roof trim wiring harness (A) on the roof trim, apply the hot melt continuously by using the hot melt gun tool.
    2. Put anti-noise pad on roof trim to prevent the noise.
  19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Information 

    • Make sure the connector is connected in properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
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