Roof Trim: Removal: Wagon

Open the rear sunroof, and then remove four clips. (Sunroof equipped model)

Fig 1: Removing Four Clips
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Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Remove sunroof switch. (Sunroof equipped model) Refer to REMOVAL , Sunroof Switch.
Remove room light and luggage room light. Refer to REMOVAL , Room Light and REMOVAL , Luggage Room Light.
Remove sun visor and hook of both sides. Refer to REMOVAL , Sun Visor.
Remove assist grips (A).

Fig 2: Removing Assist Grips
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Remove upper inner trim. Refer to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim.
Remove rear window mole of both sides (A).
Remove screws (B) and clips (C) of rear quarter lower trim shown in the figure.
Remove rear quarter upper trim (D) of both sides.
Remove rear rail trim (E).

Fig 3: Removing Rear Rail Trim
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Remove cover (B) while detaching snap lock carefully. Put the rear center seat belt tongue (A) out to the other side of the trim through the hole.

Fig 4: Removing Cover
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Remove clips and then remove roof trim.

Fig 5: Removing Clips
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