Trunk Side Upper Trim Removal/Installation
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the following parts:
- Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Move the tire house trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and peel it back partially until the hooks and clip are detached.
- Remove the fastener.
- Pull out the area A of the cargo hook cover and remove the cargo hook cover.
- Partially peel back the seaming welt.
- Pull the trunk side upper trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3) and (4) and remove it while detaching the clips A, clips B and hooks.
- Disconnect the cargo room light connector. (LH only)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.