Sun Shade, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear shelf. Refer to REAR SHELF, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Equipment versions with additional fasteners for the rear shelf. Remove bolt -2- ; Remove the spacer -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Version With Rear Shelf Spacer To Body

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-- Equipment Versions With Subwoofer: Remove The Subwoofer In Rear Shelf -R157-. Refer to SUBWOOFER IN REAR SHELF -R157-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove The Bolts -Arrows- On The Sun Shade Guide Strip.

Fig 2: Remove Bolts -Arrows- On Sun Shade Guide Strip

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-- Tilt The Guide Strip -3- In Slightly And Disengage Both Latches -2 And 4- By Rotating Slightly.

Fig 3: Clip Guide Strip -3- At Both Retaining Hooks -2- And -4- On Front And Rear With Connecting Piece -1

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-- Remove The Guide Strip From The Connecting Piece -1- On The Sun Shade.

-- Repeat The Procedure On The Opposite Guide Strip.

-- Disconnect The Electrical Connector -Arrow- On The Sun Shade.

Fig 4: Disconnect Electrical Connector -Arrow- On Sun Shade

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-- Using A Flat-Head Screwdriver, Press The Retaining Tab -1- And Pry Out The Luggage Compartment Light -2-.

Fig 5: Electrical Connector -3- Remains Connected

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-- Remove The Bolts -arrows-.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove The Sun Shade Carefully. Be Careful With The Rear Window Defroster Electrical Wires.