Hatchback (5HB)
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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 end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)]
- Rear assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Partially peel back the headliner.NOTE:
- If the headliner is peeled back excessively, the headliner could become creased. Be careful not to peel back the headliner excessively.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the condenser.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.