REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL

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1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 6 claws and remove the 2 rear light covers.
   

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   *1	Protective Tape

1. Remove the 2 screws.
   

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   *1	Guide
   *2	Pin

2. Disengage the pin and 3 guides and remove the rear combination light assembly.
   

3. Turn the rear turn signal light bulb and rear combination light socket and wire sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration, and remove them as a unit.
   

4. Using a screwdriver, disengage the clamp.
   

5. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear combination light lens and body.
   

1. Remove the rear turn signal light bulb from the rear combination light socket and wire sub-assembly.
   

1. Remove the screw and rear upper bumper retainer.
   

1. Disengage the 4 claws, 2 guides and 2 clips, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
   

1. Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
   

2. Remove the residual weatherstrip sealant from the body of the vehicle using cleaner.
   

   NOTICE:

   Remove the sealant completely. Any residual sealant may transfer to other areas of the vehicle when removing/installing the interior parts.

1. Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
   

   NOTICE:

   Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.

   
   
   
   
   

   1. Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to disengage the hook.
      

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      *1	Hook
      *2	Guide

      Standard Measurement 

      *a	100 mm (3.94 in.) or less

   2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.
      

2. Disengage the guide of the seat cushion from the seatback.
   

3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear center seat outer belt assembly.
   

4. Pull out the rear center seat outer belt assembly from the rear seat cushion assembly.
   

5. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
   

1. Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.
   

   NOTICE:

   Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.

   HINT:

   Use the same procedure the LH side and RH side.

1. Disengage the fastener and disconnect the rear No. 2 floor board sub-assembly.
   

2. Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly LH.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

1. Disengage the fastener and disconnect the rear No. 1 floor board sub-assembly.
   

2. Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly RH.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

1. Remove the rear No. 2 floor board.
   

1. Remove the rear deck floor box.
   

1. Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
   

1. Remove the clip.
   

2. Disengage the 6 guides and remove the deck floor box RH.
   

1. Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor board upper No. 3 plate.
   

1. Remove the rear No. 4 floor board.
   

1. Disengage the 2 clips and 3 guides, and remove the rear No. 4 floor board.
   

1. Remove the clip.
   

2. Disengage the 6 guides and remove the deck floor box LH.
   

1. Remove the tonneau cover assembly.
   

1. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear No. 1 floor board sub-assembly.
   

1. Disengage the claw and 2 clips, and remove the rear No. 2 floor board sub-assembly.
   

1. Remove the bolt.
   

2. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear No. 1 floor board.
   

1. Disengage the 2 claws and guide (A).
   

2. Disengage the 2 guides (B) and remove the deck trim service hole cover.
   

1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the rear deck trim cover.
   

1. Disengage the 3 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear seat side cover RH.
   

1. Remove the clip.
   

2. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.
   

1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.
   

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   *1	Protective Tape

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Remove the bolt and the rope hook assembly.
   

1. Remove the bolt.
   

2. Disengage the guide and remove the luggage hold belt striker assembly.
   

1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and pin, and remove the tonneau cover hook.
   

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   *1	Protective Tape

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and guide, and remove the tonneau cover holder cap.
   

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   *1	Protective Tape

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw.
   

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   *1	Protective Tape

2. Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 room light assembly.
   

1. Remove the 3 screws.
   

2. Disengage the 4 claws and 3 clips, and remove the deck trim side panel assembly LH.
   
   

   
   
   
   

1. Using a clip remover, disengage the clamp.
   

2. Disconnect the connector.
   

3. Disengage the grommet and remove the rear combination light socket and wire sub-assembly.