Floor Mat: Removal

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>
If the hook - rear seat is disconnected from the vehicle body, make sure to replace the hook - rear seat with a new part to prevent the decline of the fixed force of the seat.

Fig 1: Rear Seat Hook

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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
NOTE:
- On CVT models, shift the select lever into "N" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- For models with power seat, remove the slide rail installing bolt before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
Remove the front seat assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Seat.>
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat.>
Remove the console box assembly, the cover - shift lever and the panel center LWR. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box.>
Remove the lower inner trim on the RH and LH sides. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim.>
Remove the pull handle cover. <Ref. to FUEL FLAP , REMOVAL, Remote Openers.>
Take out the floor mat from the vehicle.
1. Remove the clips from the floor mat using the remover.
2. Remove the mat hook on both sides.
3. Take out the floor mat after folding down.
Fig 2: Taking Out Floor Mat From Vehicle
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