Rear Shelf Trim: Removal

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
Airbag system satellite safing sensor is located in the lower of the rear seat cushion center. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when performing operations, while the rear seat cushion is removed.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
Release the clips and claws, and remove the side sill covers - rear INN on the left and right sides.
CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill cover - rear INN.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Sill Cover Rear INN Sections
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Remove the trim panel - rear pillar UPR and trim panel - rear pillar LWR on the RH and LH sides. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Quarter Trim. >
Remove the bolts, and remove the lower anchor of the seat belt - rear shoulder CTR.

Fig 2: Locating Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt
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Remove the high-mounted stop light. < Ref. to REMOVAL , High-mounted Stop Light. >
Remove the trim panel assembly - rear shelf.
1. Release the clips to float the trim panel assembly - rear shelf.
2. Release the belt guide, and guide the anchor of the seat belt - rear shoulder CTR to behind the trim panel - rear shelf assembly.
3. Remove the trim panel assembly - rear shelf.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Trim Panel Assembly Rear Shelf Clips
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