Rear Shelf: Service and Repair

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations 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 and trim.

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

1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear seat-back Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear door opening seal, as needed Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area (4-Door)

- C-pillar trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - C-Pillar Trim

- Trunk front trim panel and trunk partition Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area (4-Door)

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






3. From the trunk compartment, release the four white clips (A) by tapping on them.






4. Lift the rear shelf (A) upward to detach the remaining seven clips, and release the hook (B) and the pin (C) from the holes on the body.

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

6. 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 belt through the slit and the rear center seat belt into the lid opening in the rear shelf.

- Push the clips into place securely.

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