Lower Inner 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 .

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.

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Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Release the claws, and then remove the cover side sill - front.
CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - front.

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Remove the clips, and remove the front cover - side sill.

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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.
CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill - rear.

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Remove the trim panel - center pillar LWR.

Release the clip by pulling the trim panel - center pillar LWR toward you.

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.
If the claw is damaged, always replace the trim panel - center pillar LWR with a new part, because the damaged claw cannot hold the part sufficiently.

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NOTE: First release the claw located to the front of the vehicle.

Disconnect the claws and remove the cover - catcher.

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NOTE: Remove the cover - catcher by using a plastic remover.