Rear Shelf: Service and Repair

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair 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-back Rear Seat Removal/Installation

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

- C-pillar trims, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - C-Pillar Trim (4-Door)

- Trunk front trim panel and trunk partition Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area

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






3. From the trunk compartment, detach the clips by tapping on them.






4. Lift the rear shelf (A) upward to detach the remaining clips, and release the hook (B) and the pin (C) from the holes on the body.

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

6. 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 and the rear center seat belt through the slit in the rear shelf properly.

- Push the clips and the hook into place securely.

- Make sure the high mount brake light connector is plugged in properly.