Luggage Compartment Side Trim Repair Procedures

Replacement

Wear gloves to protect your hands.

Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage. Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface. Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. 1
   Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
2. 2
   Remove the rear seatback assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
3. 3
   Remove the rear door sill trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
4. 4
   Remove the rear cross trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Cross Trim")
5. 5
   After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the rear seat lower side bracket (A) [Left, Right].

   

6. 6
   Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
7. 7
   Carefully remove the rear door weatherstrip.
8. 8
   Loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the lower anchor of the rear seat belt (A).

   Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

   

9. 9
   After loosening the mounting screw, remove the luggage compartment side trim (A).

   

10. 10
    Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Make sure the connectors are connected correctly. Replace all damaged clips.