Removal Procedure
Remove the 4 front compartment front sight shield clips (1)
- Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Retainer (2) - Release [2x]
- Front Compartment Front Sight Shield (3) - Remove
Turn the 6 left side and right side front compartment sight shield retainers (1) one quarter turn counterclockwise to release.
Front Compartment Side Sight Shield - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Using the appropriate tool, release the integral clips on both sides of the vehicle.
- Front Compartment Side Sight Shield - Left Side Front and Right Side Front (1) - Remove [2x]
- CAUTION:
Do not use heat on the cargo tie down loop or bolt. Using heat could cause damage to the cargo tie down loop and surrounding areas.
Open the 4 cargo tie down loop access covers with an appropriate tool.
- Using a breaker bar and a T40 Torx bit, loosen the cargo tie down bolt.
- Cargo Tie Down Loop Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Cargo Tie Down Loop (2) - Remove [4x]
Front Trim Finish Compartment Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- Front Trim Finish Compartment Closeout Cap - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
Disconnect the electrical connector and harness retainers as needed.
- Front Trim Finish Compartment Bolt (1) - Remove [10x]
- Front Trim Finish Compartment (2) - Remove
- Place the front trim finish compartment (2) on a clean flat surface.
Please be advised that the cargo tie down loop requires high torque efforts to remove.