Rear Side

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Open the rear door.
Remove the following parts:
1. Power window subswitch (rear) (See POWER WINDOW SUBSWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear door trim (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear door speaker (See REAR DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

Fig 1: Affixing Protective Tape
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WARNING:
- Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.
Move the side garnish tab in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the side garnish from the rear door.

Fig 2: Moving Side Garnish Tab
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the side garnish clips (1), (2), (3) and (4) from the rear door starting from the vehicle rear while removing the double-sided adhesive tape.

Fig 3: Moving Remover Tool
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Insert the flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure and detach the side garnish clips.

Fig 4: Inserting Flathead Screwdriver
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Pull the side garnish in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure while pulling it in the direction of arrow (1) to remove it.

Fig 5: Pulling Side Garnish
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Remove the clips from the rear door.

Fig 6: Removing Clips From Rear Door

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