WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.
1. Remove the rear door garnish. (rear side).
2. Remove the double-sided adhesive tape in the position shown in the figure using the utility knife.
CAUTION:
When remove the double-sided adhesive tape, be careful not to damage clip A.

3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove the protector in the direction of arrow (1).

4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove clips A in the direction of arrow (2).

5. Remove the rear sash molding in the direction of arrow in the order of (3), (4) shown in the figure.
Rear Sash Molding Installation
Rear Side Panel Installation [Panel Replacement]Liftgate Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the liftgate.
Standard clearance
a: 5.2?7.2 mm {0.21?0.28 in}
b: -2.0?0 mm {-0.078?0.000 in}
c: 3.8?6.2 mm {0.15?0.24 in}
d: ...
Propeller Shaft Inspection
1. Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a
single component.
Propeller shaft maximum runout
0.8 mm {0.031 in}
2. Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning ...
Rear Seat Back Frame Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When performing the procedure with a rear seat removed from the vehicle,
perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.
6:4 Split Type
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Remove the rear seat back..
3. Remove the headrest.
4. Open fasteners A ...