Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf (4-Door)

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

Rear Shelf - 4-door

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations SRS Component Location Index (4-Door) and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to bend or scratch the rear shelf or the trim.

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear seat-back:
- Fold down Rear Seat-Back Cover Replacement - Fold Down (4-Door)

- Split fold down Rear Seat-Back Cover Replacement - Split Fold Down (4-Door )

- Rear seat side bolster, both sides Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear door opening seal, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area (4-Door)

- C-pillar trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - C-Pillar Trim

2. From the trunk compartment, disconnect the high mount brake light connector (A).






3. Except Si model: From the trunk compartment, release the white clips (A) by tapping on them.






4. Si model: From the trunk compartment, release the white clips (A) by tapping on them.






5. Release the hooks (A) by pushing in on the detents (B) on the rear shelf (C), then lift up on the front edge of the shelf at each detent.






6. Lift the rear shelf (A) upward to detach the remaining four clips. Except Si model: Release the hooks (B) of the high mount brake light from the rear shelf. Release the pin (C) from the hole on the body.

7. Release each tether anchor striker (D) out through the hole in the rear shelf, and pull both rear seat belts (E) and rear center seat belt (F) out through the slits (G) in the rear shelf.

8. Install the shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear seat belt through the slit and the rear center seat belt into the lid opening in the rear shelf.

- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.

- Make sure the high mount brake light connector is connected securely.