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Repair Procedures





Replacement

[Sedan]

NOTE:
- After remove the rear combination lamp.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.

1. Remove the transverse trim.
2. Remove the luggage side trim.
3. Remove the rear combination lamp mounting cover (A).




4. Disconnect the connector (B).
5. Remove the rear combination lamp (A).




6. Remove the side mounting screw.




7. Remove the mounting bolts.




8. Disconnect the connector (A).




9. Loosen the rear bumper cover screws and clips.
10. Remove the rear bumper cover (A).




11. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damage clips.

[ 5 Door]

CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands
- Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to without marring the surface.
- Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.

1. Remove the following items.
A. Rear seat assembly

B. Luggage tray

C. Rear door scuff trim

D. Rear wheel housing trim

E. Covering shelf side trim

F. Rear transverse trim

G. Luggage side trim

2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the rear combination lamp (A).
3. Push the lock pin, disconnect the connector (B).




4. After loosening the rear bumper side's mounting screws and clip, then disconnect the side's.




5. Loosen the mounting bolts.




6. After loosening the mounting screws and clip, then remove the rear bumper (A).




7. Push the lock pin, disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).




8. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.