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Removal [08/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]

    NOTE:

    After the ignition switch is turned off, the navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2018 - ]

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:
    • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
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    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - 12/2021]

  6. REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    HINT: 

    Pull back the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the lower center pillar garnish LH can be removed.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  10. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  11. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    HINT: 

    Pull back the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the lower center pillar garnish LH can be removed.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  12. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER 
    1. Detach the claw and guide to remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
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  13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (FLOOR ANCHOR) 
    1. Remove the bolt and the floor anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly LH.
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  14. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35

  15. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37

  16. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut and the shoulder anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly LH.
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    2. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, pull out the locking button to release the lock to disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
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      *a Locking Button
      Remove in this Direction
      Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

    3. for Front Passenger Seat Belt with Selectable Force Limiter:
      1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, pull out the locking button to release the lock to disconnect the selectable force limiter connector as shown in the illustration.
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        *a Locking Button
        Remove in this Direction
        Protective Tape

        HINT: 

        Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Remove the bolt.
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    5. Detach the guide to remove the front seat outer belt assembly LH.
  17. REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure when replacing the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly.

    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
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    2. Detach the guide to remove the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly.
  18. REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure when replacing the front shoulder belt anchor plate sub-assembly LH.

    1. Detach the guide to remove the front shoulder belt anchor plate sub-assembly LH.
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