1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Press the push knob to fold the rear seat back.
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk board.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. Trunk side trim.
4. Remove the bolts.

5. Remove the rear seat back striker.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation
Rear Seat Back Trim Removal/InstallationIdentification Number Locations
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
If the VIN plate is adhered to the dashboard, it is located in the position
shown in the figure.
Engine Type/Number
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
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Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (differential side)
(See Boot Band (Differential Side) Disassembly Note.)
(See Boot Band (Differential Side) Assembly Note.)
2
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Rear Fender Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Avoid cutting with a blowtorch or similar tools as the insulator (shaded
area) is flammable.
1. Rough cut the 3 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 90 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
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