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

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PRECAUTION
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]
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

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

Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2018]
REMOVE TOOL BOX
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23
REMOVE LOWER INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER CATCH BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

REMOVE REAR STEERING CONTROL ECU

Disconnect the 3 connectors from the rear steering control ECU.

HINT:

When disconnecting the connector with lock lever, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever as shown in the illustration.

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*a	Lock of the Lock Lever
*b	Lock Lever

Disengage the clamp.

Remove the 3 nuts and rear steering control ECU.