1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If a flathead screwdriver is inserted into the gap between the cargo compartment light and trunk side trim, the trunk side trim could interfere with the flathead screwdriver and be damaged. When removing the cargo compartment light from the trunk side trim, perform the procedure after affixing protective tape to the trunk side trim.

3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cargo compartment light and trunk side trim shown in the figure.

4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the cargo compartment light from the trunk side trim, and detach the cargo compartment light tab and trunk side trim.

5. Remove the cargo compartment light.

6. Disconnect the connector.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Cargo Compartment Light Inspection
Lighting System PersonalizationD Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk board.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. Trunk side trim.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the D-pillar trim in
the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3) wh ...
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following
conditions apply.
• Repeated short-distance driving
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Driving with extended use of brakes
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive
materials are used
• Driving on ...
A Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
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 dir ...