1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1) while detaching clip A, clips B.

3. Cut the lead wire connecting clips B and grommet using a nipper.

4. Pull the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (2) and remove the A-pillar trim while detaching guides C.

5. Move the hook in the direction of arrows (3) and (4) shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and detach it from the front pillar inner panel.

6. Remove the grommet in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure.
7. When installing the A-pillar, install new clips B and grommet to the A-pillar trim in advance.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
General
Anticorrosion, Sound Insulation, And Vibration InsulationLiftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator from the liftgate.
6. Install in t ...
Rear Console Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Screw A
2
Rear console bracket
3
Screw B
4
Side panel
5
Rear console box
6
U ...
Rear Center Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the
retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs,
the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
1. Press the release switch, then dis ...