Removal Procedure
- Open the luggage compartment.
- Remove the left luggage compartment wheelhouse trim panel, both luggage compartment rear quarter trim panels, and the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Notchback) or Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Hatchback) , Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter , and Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear in Interior Trim.
- Disconnect the cable from the fuel filler door.
- Remove the driver front and the rear seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket and Seat Back Replacement - Rear in Seats.
- Reposition the floor carpet on the left side of the vehicle.
- Remove the bolt and the handle.
- Disconnect the cable from the handle.
- Remove the cable.