Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf (2-Door)

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

Rear Shelf - 2-door

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations SRS Component Location Index (2-Door) and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to bend or scratch the rear shelf or the trim.

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Fold both seat-backs forward.

2. From the trunk compartment, disconnect and detach the high mount brake light connector (A).






3. Carefully lift up on the front edge of the rear shelf (A) by hand to release the front hooks (B) from the body, to detach the clips, and to disengage the side hooks (C) from the rear shelf extension (D).






4. While lifting the front of the rear shelf (A) up to release each portion away from three child seat tether anchor strikers (B), pull the shelf back to release the remaining clips on the rear parcel shelf, and to release the hooks (C) near the high mount brake light.

5. Pull the high mount brake light connector (D) in from the trunk compartment.

6. Pull the rear center seat belt (E) out through the slit (F) in the rear shelf, then remove the rear shelf.






7. Install the rear shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- When installing the rear shelf, slip the rear center seat belt through the slit in the rear shelf.

- With the rear clips (A) installed in the rear parcel shelf (body), set the rear shelf (B) on the parcel shelf. Push down on the rear edge of the shelf, then slide it back to set the rear clips and hooks (C) into place. Center the rear shelf using the center tether anchor striker (D) for reference. Push down on the rear shelf to set the remaining clips.

- Make sure the high mount brake light connector is plugged in properly.