REMOVAL
Removal / installation
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
| 1. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER |
| 2. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER |
| 3. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH |
| 4. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH |
| 5. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 3 bolts and 3 rope hook assemblies.

| 6. REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER |
Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.

Disengage the 4 clips and remove the rear luggage compartment trim cover.
| 7. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY |
Disengage the claw and disconnect the No. 2 room light assembly.

Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 room light assembly.
| 8. REMOVE ROPE HOOK |
Remove the 2 rope hooks.

| 9. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER |
Remove the 3 luggage compartment trim hooks as shown in the illustration.

Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front luggage compartment trim cover.
| 10. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK |
Remove the screw and No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook.

| 11. REMOVE SIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER |
Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side luggage compartment trim cover LH.

| 12. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY |
- NOTICE:
- As much as possible avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinders while servicing.
- Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
- Do not apply any load to the cylinders in the horizontal direction in order to prevent the rod from being deformed.
- As much as possible avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinders while servicing.
Using a screwdriver, raise the claws on the bracket of the luggage compartment door support.

- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring on the ball joint along its groove.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disengage the luggage compartment door support at the ball joint and the pin.
- NOTICE:
- Remove the luggage compartment door support assembly while supporting the luggage compartment door with hands.
