CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach the clip A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the rear belt line molding in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
4. Rotate the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs B.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Disassembly/AssemblyEngine Abbreviations
AAS
Active Adaptive Shift
ABS
Antilock Brake System
ABDC
After Bottom Dead Center
ACC
Accessories
AFS
Adaptive Front Lighting System
ALC
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Hood Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Fastener
2
Hood insulator
3
Shroud seaming welt
4
Weather strip parting seal
5
Hood component
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Ventilator Grille Removal/Installation
Side Ventilator Grille
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the switch panel..
3. Insert your hand from the area where the switch panel was installed, remove
the side ventilator grille in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while
detaching hooks A.
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