BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Using the retractable hardtop switch, keep the front roof half-open. (retractable hardtop)

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2.  Open the convertible top. (convertible top)

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

4.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Selector lever knob (AT) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Shift lever knob (MT)

(3)  Shift panel component (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Parking brake lever boot panel (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER BOOT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Wind blocker (See WIND BLOCKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Front seat back bar garnish (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)  Roof hook lever (convertible top) (See ROOF HOOK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the fasteners.

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6.  Move the back trim in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) and (4) while detaching clips A and B using the fastener remover and remove the back trim.

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7.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Back Trim Installation Note.)

Back Trim Installation Note

Caution

•  When removing the back trim from the seat back crossmember assembly, clip B installation holes may be damaged causing the noise due to loose fit of clips B.

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1.  Clean and degrease around clip B installation holes of the seat back crossmember assembly.

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2.  Attach the fablic sheet to the clip B installation holes of the seat back crossmember assembly as shown in the figure.

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