1. Detach tab while pulling the liftgate upper trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach clips and pin while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).

2. Detach tab while pulling the liftgate upper trim in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure, then detach clip while pulling in the direction of the arrow (4).

3. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation
Rear Door Checker Removal/InstallationCombination Switch Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative batte ...
Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (transaxle side)
(See DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
2
Outer ring
(See Outer Ring, Clip Assembly Note. ...
Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
If the strainer is removed, impurities may penetrate the power steering system
and damage it. To prevent this, always bleed air with the strainer installed.
Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. The oil
temperature could rise and damage ...