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Removal [10/2017 - 09/2018]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid) 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 10/2020]

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    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 09/2019]

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    WARNING:
    • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
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    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2018]

  4. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER LH 
    1. Put protective tape around the rear combination light cover LH.
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      Protective Tape
    2. Insert moulding remover A at the position shown in the illustration and detach the claw.
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      Remove in this Direction
    3. Detach the claw and remove the rear combination light cover LH.
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      Remove in this Direction
  5. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 clips.
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      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

    2. Remove the screw.
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      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

    3. Remove the 8 clips.
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    4. Remove the 2 screws.
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    5. Put protective tape around the rear bumper assembly.
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      Protective Tape
    6. Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
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      Place Hands Here
      Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

    7. Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
    8. Disconnect the connector.