Removal

INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

for Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor

for Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor

NOTICE:
After turning the power switch 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 Service Precautions.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

(a) Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) Pull the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

7. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the garnish from the base of the 2 clips.

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HINT
Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

(b) While pushing the tabs on the front pillar garnish clip in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, disengage the front pillar garnish clip.

(c) Pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

(d) Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

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(1) Cover the airbag with a piece of cloth or nylon and secure the edges of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal

13. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK Removal

14. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal

15. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM PARTITION COVER Removal

16. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

17. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

18. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal

19. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

(a) Disengage the 6 claws and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

HINT
Disengage the claws from the rear side of the scuff plate.

20. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

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

22. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

23. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and 3 clips, and remove the center pillar lower garnish LH.

24. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Disengage the clip.

(c) Pass the floor anchor of the front seat outer seat belt assembly LH through the center pillar upper garnish LH and remove the center pillar upper garnish LH.

25. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 5 clips.

(b) Disengage the guide and remove the roof side inner garnish LH.

26. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

27. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

28. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for RH Side)

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

29. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

30. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

31. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

32. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

33. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

for Manual Seat Removal

for Power Seat Removal

34. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

Removal

36. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror) Removal

37. REMOVE PROTECTOR Removal

38. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal

39. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal

40. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal

41. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal

42. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.

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NOTICE:
Do not forcibly pry the assist grip covers to prevent them from being deformed.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Disengage the 2 clips and remove the assist grip sub-assembly.

(c) Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side.

43. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.

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(c) Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.

44. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

45. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof)

(a) Remove the sliding roof opening trim moulding.

46. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side)

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover.

47. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws and visor assembly LH.

48. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

49. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

50. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

(a) Turn the visor holder approximately 45° and pull it out as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the other visor holder.

51. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)

(a) w/ EC Mirror

(1) Disconnect the connector from the inner rear view mirror assembly.

(b) Disconnect the connector from the air conditioning thermistor assembly.

(c) Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket from the front pillar RH.

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(d) Disengage the 3 clamps from the front pillar RH.

(e) Disengage the 4 clamps from the front pillar LH.

(f) w/o Satellite Radio:

(1) Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the connector from the rear pillar RH.

(g) w/ Satellite Radio:

(1) Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 connectors from the rear pillar RH.

(h) Remove the 2 clips.

(i) Slide the roof headlining assembly to disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Leave the 2 clips in the vehicle.

(j) Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the front door RH.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or body interior.

(k) Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

52. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)

(a) w/ EC Mirror

(1) Disconnect the connector from the inner rear view mirror assembly.

(b) Disconnect the connector from the air conditioning thermistor assembly.

(c) Disconnect the connector from the sliding roof drive gear assembly.

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(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket from the front pillar RH.

(e) Disengage the 3 clamps from the front pillar RH.

(f) Disengage the 4 clamps from the front pillar LH.

(g) w/o Satellite Radio:

(1) Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the connector from the rear pillar RH.

(h) w/ Satellite Radio:

(1) Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 connectors from the rear pillar RH.

(i) Remove the 2 clips.

(j) Disengage the 2 fasteners.

(k) Slide the roof headlining assembly to disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Leave the 2 clips in the vehicle.

(l) Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the front door RH.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or body interior.

(m) Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.