Insulator - Wheelhouse - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Open all the doors and open all the windows.
- Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat outer bolsters. See Bolster - Outer - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove And Replace) .
- Fold down the LH 2nd row seat back (60 portion).NOTE: Release the seat from either button at the seat back or the from trunk switch.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
- Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
- Perform the vehicle electrical isolation procedure. See Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure .
- Remove the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove the rear wall rear trunk trim. See Trim - Rear Trunk - Rear Wall (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove LH trunk load floor bracket. See Bracket - Trunk Load Floor - LH (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove the trunk floor front trim. See Trim - Front - Floor - Trunk (Remove And Replace) .
- Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH lower C-pillar interior trim bracket to the body.
- Remove the LH trunk side trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove the charge port to HV battery busbar safety cap. See Safety Cap - Busbar - Charge Port to HV Battery (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the charge port busbar to charge port, and then remove the busbar leads from the studs.
9 N.m (6.6 ft-lbs)
NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:- 11 mm socket
NOTE: Nuts have captured washers. - Release the clip that attaches the manual release cable.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the charge port harness ground to the body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Disconnect the charge port ECU electrical connectors (x2).
- Disconnect the LH taillight electrical connector.
- Remove the LH C-pillar support bracket. See Bracket - Support - C-Pillar - LH (Remove And Replace) .
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat back striker. See Striker - Seat Back - 2nd Row Seat - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector, then remove the nut that attaches the LH rear seatbelt retractor to the body, and then set the retractor aside.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm socket
- Release the clips (x2), then disconnect the electrical connector, and then remove the charge port ECU with ECU bracket from the vehicle.
- Release the clips (x9) and bolt that attach the LH body electrical harness to the body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Remove the LH C-pillar latch closeout panel. See Closeout Panel - Latch - C-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear door latch to the body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T30 socket
NOTE: Discard the patched bolts after removal. - Pull the LH rear door latch through the wheelhouse absorber liner.NOTE: Do not fully remove the latch assembly; pull through the wheelhouse absorber liner and leave the liner to the side.
- Remove the LH rear wheelhouse insulator.NOTE: Hold the charge port electrical harnesses against the body during removal of the insulator.