Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER PLATE (for HEV Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
for A25A-FKS:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
for T24A-FTS:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
A25A-FXS:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
See step 3
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
See step 4
- REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
See step 5
- REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
*a Fastener - - Direction to defeat Remove in this Direction - Fold the rear seatback assembly RH forward.
- Disengage the 3 clips.
- Disengage the 2 fasteners.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 guides and shift the rear seatback assembly RH.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
*a Band - - - Remove the nut and disconnect the floor anchor of the rear center seat outer belt assembly.
- Remove the floor anchor part of the rear center seat outer belt assembly from the band of the rear seatback assembly RH.
- Disconnect the connector and disengage the 2 clamps.
- Remove the rear seatback assembly RH.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
*a Fastener - - Direction to defeat Remove in this Direction - Fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.
- Disengage the 2 clips.
- Disengage the 2 fasteners.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 guides and shift the rear seatback assembly LH.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Disconnect the connector and disengage the 2 clamps.
- Remove the rear seatback assembly LH.
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
- for Gasoline Model:
*a Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Front Side) *b Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Rear Side) Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) - - - Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seat cushion lock hooks.
Standard Measurement
Area Measurement Area Measurement A 30 mm (1.18 in.) B 60 mm (2.36 in.) C 80 mm (3.15 in.) D 20 mm (0.787 in.) NOTE:- Disengage each hook at the front part of the rear seat cushion frame one area at a time.
- Be sure to hold the parts of the seat cushion assembly directly next to the rear seat cushion frame hooks when lifting it. Lifting a different part of the cushion may deform the rear seat cushion frame.
- Disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the rear side of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Disconnect the 2 connecters.
- Remove the rear seatback assembly RH.
- Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seat cushion lock hooks.
- for HEV Model:
*a Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Front Side) *b Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Rear Side) Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) - - - Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seat cushion lock hooks.
Standard Measurement
Area Measurement Area Measurement A 30 mm (1.18 in.) B 60 mm (2.36 in.) C 80 mm (3.15 in.) D 150 mm (5.91 in.) NOTE:- Disengage each hook at the front part of the rear seat cushion frame one area at a time.
- Be sure to hold the parts of the seat cushion assembly directly next to the rear seat cushion frame hooks when lifting it. Lifting a different part of the cushion may deform the rear seat cushion frame.
- Disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the rear side of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Disconnect the 2 connecters.
- Remove the rear seatback assembly RH.
- Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seat cushion lock hooks.
- for Gasoline Model:
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
See step 9
- REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Spare Tire)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD REAR RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE JUNCTION BLOCK SERVICE COVER (for HEV Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD REAR LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for LH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for RH Side)
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE NO. 3 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HEV Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23
- REMOVE NO. 2 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HEV Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
- DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for LH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22
- DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (for RH Side)
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34
- REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE TRIM BASE COVER LH (for LH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35
- REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE TRIM BASE COVER RH (for RH Side)
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (for LH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37
- REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH (for RH Side)
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39 - REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 40
- REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 - REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42 - REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 - REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)
- REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.