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Roof Head Lining: Removal

  1. Precautions
    CAUTION: After turning the ignition switch to OFF, you may have to wait for a while before disconnecting the battery terminals. Check appropriate precautions for battery terminal disconnection before proceeding. (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
  2. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal (Refer to REMOVAL )
  3. Removal of instrument panel speaker panel SUB-ASSY NO. 1 (Refer to REMOVAL , Step 4)
  4. Removal of instrument panel speaker panel SUB-ASSY NO. 2 (Refer to REMOVAL , Step 6)
  5. Removal of front pillar garnish LH (Refer to REMOVAL , Step 8)
  6. Removal of front pillar garnish RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as LH side.
  7. Removal of front door scuff plate LH
    1. Release the 6 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
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  8. Removal of front door scuff plate RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as LH side.
  9. Removal of cowl side trim board LH
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Release the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim board LH.
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  10. Removal of cowl side trim board RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as LH side.
  11. Removal of front door opening trim weather strip LH
    1. Remove the front door opening trim weather strip LH.
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  12. Removal of the front door opening trim weather strip RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as LH side.
  13. Disconnection of front seat outer belt ASSY LH (Refer to REMOVAL )
  14. Disconnection of front seat outer belt ASSY RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as RH side.
  15. Removal of separate type rear seat cushion ASSY (Refer to REMOVAL , Step 3 )
  16. Removal of separate type rear seat cushion ASSY LH (Refer to REMOVAL )
  17. Disconnection of trunk trim cover INN LH
    1. Tilt the rear seat backrest ASSY forward.
    2. Release the 2 clips and disconnect the trunk trim cover INN LH.
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  18. Disconnection of trunk trim cover INN RH
    NOTE: Repeat the same disconnection steps for the LH side.
  19. Removal of quarter lower trim LH
    1. Pull up the rear seat backrest ASSY.
    2. Remove the clip.
    3. Release the 8 clips and 8 claws, and remove the quarter lower trim LH.
      WARNING: The curtain airbag sensor of the airbag system is installed behind the quarter lower trim. Before removing the quarter lower trim, always be sure to confirm the precautions related to the SRS airbag system. (Refer to SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM )
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  20. Removal of quarter lower trim RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as LH side.
  21. Removal of quarter trim lid LH
    1. According to the direction of the arrow in the figure, release the 6 claws.
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    2. Release the 3 clips and 2 guides.
      NOTE: Hook the tether clips onto the quarter trim lid LH.
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    3. As shown in the figure, push and remove the 3 tether clips in the direction of the arrow and remove the quarter trim lid LH and the 3 tether clips as a unit.
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    4. Remove the 3 tether clips from the quarter trim lid LH.
      CAUTION: If it is damaged, be sure to replace the tether clip with a new one.
  22. Removal of quarter trim lid RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as LH side.
  23. Removal of the rear window side garnish LH
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Release the 2 clips, remove the guide, and remove the rear window side garnish LH.
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  24. Removal of rear window side garnish RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as LH side.
  25. Removal of quarter rear trim garnish FR LH
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Release the clip and claw, and remove the quarter rear trim garnish FR LH.
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  26. Removal of quarter rear trim garnish FR RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as LH side.
  27. Removal of center pillar garnish LH
    1. Remove the clip (B) and the 2 bolts.
    2. Release the clip (A) and 2 guides and remove the center pillar garnish LH.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse the upper clip (A) of the center pillar garnish RH.
      Once it is removed, the clip looses its affixing capability. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
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  28. Removal of center pillar garnish RH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as LH side.
  29. Removal of map light ASSY (Refer to PERSONAL MAP LIGHT )
  30. Removal of visor ASSY RH
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
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    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the visor ASSY RH (with vanity light).
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  31. Removal of visor ASSY LH
    NOTE: Remove the part in the same manner as RH side.
  32. Removal of visor holder
    1. Release the 2 claws and remove the 2 visor holders.
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  33. Removal of roof head lining ASSY (with vanity light)
    1. Disconnect the connector of the front pillar RH and the 3 clamps.
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    2. Disconnect the connector and 2 clamps at the front pillar LH.
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    3. Remove the 3 clips from the rear of the vehicle.
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    4. Disconnect the connector of the feeder cord ASSY.
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    5. Release the clip at the front of the vehicle and remove the roof head lining ASSY.
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    6. Take out the removed roof head lining ASSY through the passenger's door so that the ASSY does not interfere with the body interior.
      CAUTION:
      • To prevent distortion of the roof head lining ASSY, take out the ASSY with at least two persons.
      • Do not allow the roof head lining to be stuck, resulting in bent or damaged lining.
      • Do not damage the roof head lining ASSY and body interior.
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  34. Removal of roof head lining ASSY (without vanity light)
    NOTE: Repeat the same removal steps for that with vanity light.