C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation: Hatchback-5HB

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the rear package tray. (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the trunk side upper trim. (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the seaming welt.

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Partially peel back the weatherstrip.
Disconnect the connector. (with Bose®)

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Pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching clip A, clips B and clips C.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- When replacing the C-pillar trim, remove the rear side speaker. (See REAR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- When replacing the C-pillar trim, remove the rear speaker grille. (See SPEAKER GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)