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Hatchback

Interior Trim

Replacement

CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.


NOTE: Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Hatchback

Rear trim panel removal:

1. Open the hatch.




2. Remove the rear shelf.
3. Remove the rear seat.




4. Remove the trunk mat and spare tire lid.







5. Remove the rear body stiffener (Type-R model). Remove the child seat tether anchors, and remove the rear trim panel.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
- Make sure the child seat tether anchors are installed securely.