A: Removal

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Remove the screw cover, and remove the screw inside.
Pull the left side of assist grip, and rotate the right side of it counterclockwise to remove.

Fig 1: Pulling Left Side Of Assist Grip
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Remove the roof trim. < Refer to REMOVAL , Roof Trim. >
Remove the bolts, and remove the assist grip bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Assist Grip Bracket Bolts
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