Roof 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.
Adjust the front seat position.
1. Remove the headrest.
2. Move the seat to the front-most position and tilt the backrest rearward.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL .
Release the clips and claws, then detach the left and right grille speaker side.

Fig 1: Removing Clips And Claws Of Grille Speaker Side
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NOTE: Remove the grille speaker side by using a plastic remover.
Remove the lower inner trim on the RH and LH sides. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Lower Inner Trim>REMOVAL .
Remove the upper inner trim on the RH and LH sides. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Upper Inner Trim>REMOVAL .
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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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 3: Removing Trim Panel - Rear Quarter Pillar (UPR)
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Remove the trim panel - rear skirt and the trim panel - rear apron. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Rear Quarter Trim>REMOVAL .
Remove the trim panel - rear quarter pillar UPR.
1. Remove the lower anchor bolts of rear seat belts.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Lower Anchor Bolts Of Rear Seat Belts
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2. Remove the screws and clips, and remove the trim panel - rear quarter pillar UPR.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Rear Quarter Trim Screws And Clips
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3. Release the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear pillar UPR.
Fig 6: Locating Rear Quarter Trim Screws And Clips
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Release the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear pillar UPR.

Fig 7: Locating Rear Quarter Trim Screws And Clips
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Remove the light assembly - map. (Models without EyeSight) Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Spot Map Light>REMOVAL>MODELS WITHOUT EyeSight .
Remove the stereo camera cover. (Models with EyeSight) Ref. to EyeSight>Stereo Camera>REMOVAL .
Remove the left and right sun visor assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Sun Visor>REMOVAL .
Remove the light assembly - room. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Room Light>REMOVAL .
Remove all assist grips. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Assist Grip>REMOVAL .
Remove the garnish - roof. (Model with sunroof)
Remove the trim panel - roof assembly.
1. Remove the harness clamp of the cord assembly - antenna feeder and the cord - roof, and disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the clips and remove the Velcro tape behind the room light.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Normal Roof And Sunroof Type
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  *1 Models with EyeSight
  
  *2 Models without EyeSight
3. Remove the weather strip - body side flange from the front/rear and left/right doors, and remove the trim panel - roof assembly.
4. Take out the trim panel - roof assembly from the rear gate opening to outside.