Removal [08/2021 -]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2018 -]
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

for A25A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

WARNING:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
If an airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious injury.

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REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM PAD (w/ Seat Heater System)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
DISCONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

REMOVE NO. 1 INDOOR ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the connector.

Disengage the clamp to remove the No. 1 indoor electrical key antenna assembly.
NOTE:
Be careful when removing the No. 1 indoor electrical key antenna assembly. If the No. 1 indoor electrical key antenna assembly is dropped, replace it with a new one.