Removal [12/2022 - 03/2023]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
- Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2022 - ]
- Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.
NOTE:After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
- REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Battery Cover)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
- for M20A-FXS:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- for 2ZR-FXE:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- for M20A-FXS:
- REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023]
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
- REMOVE REAR UNDER SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
- REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33 - REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35
- REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36
- REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34
- REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37 - REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 - REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41
- REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 - REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 38
- REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt to disconnect the floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly.
- Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button as shown in the illustration to release the lock and disconnect the pretensioner connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 guides to remove the rear seat outer belt assembly.