Lower Inner 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.

Release the claws, and then remove the cover side sill - front INN.
CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - front INN.

Fig 1: Identifying Front INN Cover Side Sill Claws
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Remove the clips, and remove the cover side sill - front.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Cover Side Sill Clips
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Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
Release the clips and claws, and then remove the cover side sill - rear INN.
CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - rear INN.

Fig 3: Identifying Side Sill Cover Rear INN Sections
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Remove the trim panel - center pillar LWR.
1. Release the clip by pulling the trim panel - center pillar LWR toward you.
2. Expand the claws of the trim panel - center pillar LWR outward, and remove it from the trim panel - center pillar UPR.
  CAUTION: Do not expand the trim panel - center pillar LWR excessively. Doing so may damage the trim.
  
  Fig 4: Releasing Center Pillar LWR Trim Panel
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  NOTE: First release the claw located to the front of the vehicle.
Disconnect the claws and remove the cover - catcher.

Fig 5: Identifying Cover - Catcher Claw
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NOTE: Remove the cover - catcher by using a plastic remover.