Rear Shelf: Service and Repair

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf Area

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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Rear Shelf - 4-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. Remove these items:

- Rear seat-back:
- Fold down Rear Seat-Back Cover Replacement
- Split fold down Rear Seat-Back Cover Replacement
- C-pillar trims, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas

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






3. Except Si model: From the trunk compartment, detach the clips by tapping on them.






4. Si model: From the trunk compartment, detach the clips by tapping on them.






5. Release the hooks (A) by pushing in the shelf-detents (B) on the rear shelf (C), then lift up the front edge of the shelf at each shelf-detent.






6. Lift the rear shelf (A) upward to detach the remaining clips. Except Si model: Release the hooks (B) of the high mount brake light from the rear shelf. Release the pin (C) from the hole on the body.





7. Release each tether anchor striker (D) out through the hole in the rear shelf, and pull out both rear seat belts (E) and the rear center seat belt (F) through the slits (G) in the rear shelf.

8. Install the 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 seat belts and the rear center seat belt through the slits in the rear shelf properly.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the connector is connected securely.