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Removal [12/2012 - 10/2015]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. for Manual Seat

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 08/2016]

    2. for Power Seat

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]

  2. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for Compact Spare Tire) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for Full Size Spare Tire) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (for Compact Spare Tire) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  7. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (for Full Size Spare Tire) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE (for Compact Spare Tire) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE (for Full Size Spare Tire) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  10. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY 
    1. for LH Side

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 08/2016]

    2. for RH Side

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 08/2016]

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  14. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  15. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  16. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

  17. REMOVE OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

  18. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28

  19. REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and detach the guide.
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    2. Disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly and remove the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly.
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  20. REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Partially remove the floor carpet.

      HINT: 

      It is not necessary to fully remove the floor carpet. Partially remove it so that the fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly can be removed.

    2. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly from the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
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    3. Detach the 7 clamps and remove the fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly.
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  21. REMOVE FUEL FILLER OPENING LID LOCK RETAINER 
    1. Turn the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer counterclockwise and remove the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer as shown in the illustration.
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