Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION (w/ Kick Sensor) NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER PLATE (w/ Kick Sensor)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Kick Sensor)
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
- REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 - REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER RH
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Remove in this Direction - - - Apply protective tape around the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH and rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
- Remove the 2 clips.
- Disengage the 3 clips as shown in the illustration to disconnect the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.NOTE:
- Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the rear fender liner LH.
- To avoid damaging the clips, do not forcibly pull the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- Remove the 2 clips.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the 2 clips.
- Remove the 6 clips and 2 screws.
Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction - Disengage the 10 claws and 2 pins as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.
- Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the rear bumper assembly.
- Disengage the 10 claws and 2 pins as shown in the illustration.