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Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL




1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR TRIM
Remove the 11 clips and trim.
2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Using a clip remover, disconnect the clamps.
c. Remove the 4 bolts and door.

Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
4. REMOVE LH AND RH REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATES
5. REMOVE INNER COVER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIMS
6. REMOVE REAR SEAT




7. REMOVE REAR SPEAKER GRILLE
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear speaker grille.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Disconnect the connector.




8. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH
a. Remove the clip.
b. Using a screwdriver, pry loose and remove the garnish.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

9. REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the CRS tether anchor cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Remove the tether anchor by loosening the bolt,

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

c. Employ the same manner described above to the other sides.

10. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM




11. REMOVE TORSION BARS
a. Remove the torsion bars from the center bracket.




b. Install SST to the torsion bar on the hinge side.

SST 09804-24010




c. Push down on SST, and pull the luggage compartment door hinge from the torsion bar.




d. Slowly lift SST, and remove the torsion bar from the torsion bar bracket with SST.




e. Disconnect the torsion bar from the bracket.
f. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

12. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE
Remove the 2 pins and 2 hinges.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.