Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
- REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Apply protective tape around the rear combination light sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
Protective Tape - Remove the screw.
- Pull the rear combination light sub-assembly toward the rear of the vehicle as shown in the illustration to disengage the pin and 3 guides and separate the rear combination light sub-assembly.
*a Pin *b Guide Remove in this Direction NOTE:To prevent the rear combination light sub-assembly from falling when disengaging the pin and 3 guides, make sure to hold the rear combination light sub-assembly.
- Disengage the clamp.
Disconnect in this Direction - - - Turn the rear combination light cord as shown in the illustration to disconnect it.
- Disconnect 2 connectors to remove the rear combination light sub-assembly.
- Apply protective tape around the rear combination light sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for RH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER STOPPER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- SEPARATE REAR SEATBACK BOARD CARPET ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- SEPARATE REAR SEATBACK BOARD CARPET ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31
- SEPARATE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT CORD