a.
prep
vehicle
6
1. reMOve rear parcel shelf & flOOr panel
Detach straps (1) and slide the parcel shelf out of guides (2).
Remove the luggage compartment floor panel. The floor panel will
not be placed back into the vehicle and can be stored.
2. reMOve rear sill
Locate the three expansion rivets (1) at the lower edge of the rear
sill. Remove the center-pin of each expansion rivet with a flat
screwdriver or panel removal tool. Pry out the base of the expan-
sion rivet. Pull the bottom of the rear sill toward the front of the
vehicle to clear the luggage “D” rings. Pull the whole panel up-
wards, releasing the friction clips (2). Keep the center-pins with
the expansion rivets to avoid confusion with similar pins re-
moved in later steps.
3. reMOve right wheel arch triM (part 1)
{DOES NOT APPLY TO 2010+] Fold down the rear seats. Lift the
seat catch (1) up halfway. Using a 90 degree pick or other fine-
edged tool, pry the retaining clips (2) inwards and upwards to
release them. Remove the trim piece (3).
NOTE: This step can be tedious. If you are careful, you can re-
move the arch trim without removing this trim piece by angling
the panel and sliding it over the seat catch.
4. reMOve right wheel arch triM (part 2)
Remove the five expansion rivets (1). Feed out the Wheel Arch
Trim panel (2).
NOTE: When re-installing the panel, make sure to feed the seal (3)
over the top of the edge of the trim panel (2).
5. reMOve left wheel arch triM (part 1)
Remove the luggage compartment light (1) by prying the rear edge
down and forward. On some vehicles the light may be reversed—
if the rear edge does not release, try the front edge. Unplug the
light.
CAUTION: the light can get quite hot!
