Rear Quarter Trim: Removal

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
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 working with the rear seat cushion removed.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL .
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 1: Releasing Clips And Claws From Cover Side Sill - Rear INN
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Remove the mat - rear floor, spacer - rear floor, and cover - trunk.

Fig 2: Removing Mat - Rear Floor, Spacer - Rear Floor And Cover - Trunk
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Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear skirt.
CAUTION: Do not lift the trim panel - rear skirt from the edge. Doing so may damage the part.

Fig 3: Precaution For Removing Clips And Trim Panel - Rear Skirt
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Remove the trim panel - rear apron.
1. Open the cover, remove the bolts, and remove the hook - luggage. (2 places)
2. Remove the screws, and release the clips.
3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the trim panel - rear apron.
Fig 4: Locating Trim Panel - Rear Apron Cover, Bolts And Hook
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Remove the trim panel - rear quarter pillar UPR.
1. Disconnect the rod - power rear gate before removing the trim panel - rear quarter pillar UPR LH. (Only for models with power rear gate)
  CAUTION: For the disconnection procedure of the rod - power rear gate, refer to "REMOVAL", "Power Rear Gate Rod" in the "POWER REAR GATE" information and observe the precautions for removal. Ref. to REMOVAL
  
  Fig 5: Removing Trim Panel - Rear Quarter Pillar (UPR)
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2. Remove the lower anchor bolts of rear seat belts.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Lower Anchor Bolts Of Rear Seat Belts
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3. Remove the screws and clips, and remove the trim panel - rear quarter pillar UPR.
Fig 7: Locating Rear Quarter Trim Screws And Clips
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Release the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear pillar UPR.

Fig 8: Locating Rear Quarter Trim Screws And Clips
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