Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel & Fasteners

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-- Remove the side cushion. Refer to SIDE CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Remove the luggage compartment liner. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear cross panel trim. Refer to LOCK CARRIER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the tie-down. Refer to TIE DOWN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the coat hook. Refer to COAT HOOKS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Luggage Compartment Lamp -W3- in the luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .

-- Remove the rear lid seal -1- near the luggage compartment side trim panel.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Pry the luggage compartment side trim panel -3- out of the body -arrows- using the Pry Lever 80 - 200.

-- Carefully remove the luggage compartment side trim panel from the D-pillar trim.

-- Disconnect the connector.

-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel from the catch for the rear seat backrest.