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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
  • When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
  • When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the door weatherstrip.
  2. Remove the front seat.

    (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the rear seat.

    (Refer to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Remove the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  5. Remove the center pillar lower trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "CENTER PILLAR TRIM ")

  6. Remove the center pillar upper trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "CENTER PILLAR TRIM ")

  7. Remove the rear pillar trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "REAR PILLAR TRIM ")

  8. Remove the Sun Visor and retainer.

    (Refer to Roof Trim - "SUN VISOR ")

  9. Remove the assist handle.

    (Refer to Roof Trim - "ASSIST HANDLE ")

  10. Remove the overhead console lamp.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "OVERHEAD CONSOLE LAMP ")

  11. Remove the room lamp.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "ROOM LAMP ")

  12. Remove the roof trim mounting clip and remove the roof trim assembly (A).
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to wrinkle on the roof trim.
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  13. Disconnect the roof connector (A).
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  14. Remove the roof trim assembly (A) from the body panel and then carry it out of the vehicle through the rear door.
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  15. Remove roof trim wiring harness (A) from the roof trim (B).
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  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Information 

    • Make sure the connector is connected in properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.