1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the liftgate upper trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach clips B, clip C and pin D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).

2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab E while pulling the liftgate upper trim in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure, then detach the clip F, clip G while pulling in the direction of the arrow (4).
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation
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Push Button Start Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the meter hood..
3. While pressing the push button start tab in the direction of the arrow (1)
shown in the figure, push out the push button start in the direction of the arrow
(2) shown in the figure to detach the push button start tab fr ...
Side Sill Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
Side sill (front side)
1. Rough cut the 2 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 18 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
3. Remove the cabin side outer frame (outer side sill).
Side sill (component)
1. Rough cut the 3 l ...