TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Tonneau cover (With tonneau cover) (See TONNEAU COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Bass-box (With Bose^®) (See BASS-BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Sub-trunk (See SUB-TRUNK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of arrow (1), and while detaching the hooks of the remote handle lever, open the cover in the direction of arrow (2). (With remote handle lever)

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4.  Remove the screw. (With remote handle lever)

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5.  Remove the screw.

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6.  Remove the fastener.

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7.  Remove the bolts.

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8.  Remove the cargo net hooks.

9.  Partially peel back the weatherstrips.

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10.  Remove the rear seat cushion.

11.  Fold the rear seat back.

12.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrows, and remove the clips.

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13.  Move the trunk side trim in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure, and detach the hook from the body panel.

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14.  Move the trunk side trim in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure, and remove the clips and hooks. (Left side) (With remote handle lever)

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15.  Move the trunk side trim in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure, and remove the clips and hooks. (Left side and Right side) (Without remote handle lever)

16.  Move the trunk side trim in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure, and remove the clips, hooks, and the clip of the remote handle lever. (Right side) (With remote handle lever)

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17.  Insert a hand into the back side of the trunk side trim, press the tabs of the remote handle lever in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, and remove the remote handle lever in the direction of arrow (2). (With remote handle lever)

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18.  Set the remote handle lever aside. (With remote handle lever)

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19.  Move the position of the rear seat back in the direction of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure, while adjusting it at a position where the trunk side trim can be removed, move the trunk side trim in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure, and remove it in the direction of arrow (4).

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20.  Disconnect the rear accessory socket connector. (Right side only)

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21.  Install in the reverse order of removal.