Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf (GX Model)
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 Service and Repair 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 down the seat-backs.
2. From the trunk compartment, disconnect and detach the high mount brake light connector (A).
3. Carefully lift up 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 lift the rear shelf (A) upward to release the tether anchor striker (B) out through the holes in the rear shelf. Pull back the shelf to release the remaining rear clips and the hooks (C) near the high mount brake light.
5. Pull out the high mount brake light connector (D) from the trunk compartment.
6. Pull out the rear center seat belt (E) 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 the 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.
