Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

HINT: 

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

   HINT: 

   Refer to PRECAUTION

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
4. REMOVE REAR SHELF COVER CAP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
9. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
10. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
11. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
12. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 36
13. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
14. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38
15. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear seat belt assembly outer.

       HINT: 

       Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

       Fig 1: Locating Rear Seat Belt Assembly Outer Bolt

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    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the rear seat inner w/ center belt assembly RH.
       Fig 2: Locating Rear Seat Inner W/ Center Belt Assembly RH

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    3. Disengage the 4 claws and the rear seat shoulder belt cover.

       HINT: 

       Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

       Fig 3: Locating Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Cover Claws

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    4. Disengage the 4 claws and the rear seat shoulder belt cover.
       Fig 4: Locating Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Cover Claws

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    5. Disengage the 5 claws, 4 clips, and the package tray panel assembly.
       Fig 5: Locating Package Tray Panel Assembly Claws And Clips

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    6. Disconnect the connector and remove the package tray panel assembly.
16. REMOVE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OUTER 
    1. Remove the bolt and the rear seat belt assembly outer.
       Fig 6: Locating Rear Seat Belt Assembly Outer Bolt

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