Trunk Side Trim Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Bass-box (With Bose ®) (See BASS-BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Sub-trunk (See SUB-TRUNK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of arrow (1), and while detaching the hooks of the remote handle lever, open the cover in the direction of arrow (2). (With remote handle lever)

Fig 1: Detaching Hooks Of Remote Handle Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver
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Remove the screw. (With remote handle lever)

Fig 2: Remote Handle Lever And Screw
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Remove the screw.

Fig 3: Trunk Side Trim And Screw
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Remove the fastener.

Fig 4: Trunk Side Trim And Fastener
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 5: Trunk Side Trim, Cargo Net Hook And Bolts
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Remove the cargo net hooks.
Partially peel back the weatherstrips.

Fig 6: Left Hand Side Weatherstrip
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Remove the rear seat cushion.
Fold the rear seat back.
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrows, and remove the clips.

Fig 7: Removing Trunk Side Trim Clips Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
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Move the trunk side trim in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure, and detach the hook from the body panel.

Fig 8: Detaching Trunk Side Trim Hook From Body Panel
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Move the trunk side trim in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure, and remove the clips and hooks. (Left side) (With remote handle lever)

Fig 9: Moving Trunk Side Trim (Left Side)
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Move the trunk side trim in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure, and remove the clips and hooks. (Left side and Right side) (Without remote handle lever)
Move the trunk side trim in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure, and remove the clips, hooks, and the clip of the remote handle lever. (Right side) (With remote handle lever)

Fig 10: Moving Trunk Side Trim (Left Side And Right Side)
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Insert a hand into the back side of the trunk side trim, press the tabs of the remote handle lever in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, and remove the remote handle lever in the direction of arrow (2). (With remote handle lever)

Fig 11: Pressing Tabs Of Remote Handle Lever
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Set the remote handle lever aside. (With remote handle lever)

Fig 12: Remote Handle Lever
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Move the position of the rear seat back in the direction of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure, while adjusting it at a position where the trunk side trim can be removed, move the trunk side trim in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure, and remove it in the direction of arrow (4).

Fig 13: Moving Position Of Rear Seat Back
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Disconnect the rear accessory socket connector. (Right side only)

Fig 14: Trunk Side Trim And Rear Accessory Socket Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.