Removal

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

2. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

3. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)

4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

6. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH

7. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH

9. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD

10. REMOVE REAR SEAT SUB FLOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY

11. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

12. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY LH

13. REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

14. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH

15. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT NO. 2 RECLINING CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

16. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

17. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL LH

18. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY LH

19. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

20. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

21. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

22. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR ROD

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape

(b) Release the ball joint and disengage the power back door rod.

(c) Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape

(d) Release the ball joint and remove the power back door rod.

23. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts and power back door unit assembly.