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Retainer Replacement
20-166Exterior Trim
Roof Molding Replacement (cont’d)
A
B
A
B BB
A
B A
B
D
A
D
C
4. Pull up the middle portion of the roof molding (A)
to release it from the retainers (B).
5. Pull up and release the rear end of the roof molding (A) from the pin (B), then remove the roof molding.
6. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones. 1. While prying the middle hooks (A) with a flat-tip
screwdriver, slide the upper retainers (B, C) upward
to release them from the pins (D) on the A-pillar
and roof drip portion. Take care not to scratch the
body.
2. Install the retainers in the reverse order of removal.
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20-16820-168 Exterior Trim
Side Sill Protection Tape
Replacement
Rear License Trim Replacement
AB
C
D
E F
A
D Fastener Locations
: Clip, 4
A : Clip, 2 B
A BC
D
B AA
A
1. Slowly peel up the old side sill protection tape.
2. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel
dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning,
keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the
surface.
3. Peel the adhesive backing from the side sill protection tape.
4. Align the alignment marks (A) of the side sill protection tape (B) with the body line (C), and align
the alignment marks (D) of the application tape (E)
with the round body bulge (F), then press the side
sill protection tape into place. 1. Detach the clips (A, B), and on both sides of the rear
license trim (C), release the edge of the trim from
the inner taillight (D), then remove the trim. Take
care not to scratch the trunk lid.
2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely.
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20-171
Fenderwell
Front Inner Fender Replacement
Fastener Locations
:Screw,3
B :Clip,2
E, H :Clip,1
G : Clip, 8
I : Clip, 3
J
E
K
L
L
L L
A
F GD
H
AI
I
I
J
J
J
B B
B I
I
I I
I
C
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.1. Remove the front inner fender (A).
–1 On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (B), and remove the front splash guard (C).
–2 From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E) securing the splash shield (F) and the front inner fenderto the front bumper.
–3 From the wheel arch, remove the clips (G, H, I, J) securing the front inner fender (and splash shield) to the body.
–4 Release the hook (K) of the splash shield, then remove the front inner fender.
NOTE: To release the clips E, H and G, pry up on the center pin at the notch (L).
2. Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:  If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
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20-172Fenderwell
Splash Shield Replacement
Fastener Locations
: Clip, 6
B, E
:Clip,6
F, G
A
B C
D EF
G H
I
I
I I
E
F
F
F
B
B
B
G C
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the splash shield (A).
–1 Remove the clips (B) that secure the front inner fender (C) and the front splash shield to the body.
–2 From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E, F).
–3 From under the body, remove the clips (G).
–4 Release the hooks (H) of the front splash shield, then pull the splash shield out.NOTE: To release the clips B, E, F and G, pry up on the center pin at the notch (I).
2. Install the splash shield in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:  If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
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20-173
Front Fender Fairing Replacement
Fastener Locations :Clip,2
A
B A
1. Remove the front inner fender as needed (see page
20-171).
2. From the wheel arch, remove the clips.
3. Open the front door. Detach the hooks (A) securing the front fender fairing (B). 4. Remove the front fender fairing (A).
5. Install the fender fairing in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
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20-17420-174 Fenderwell
Middle Floor Undercover
Replacement
Rear Floor Undercover
Replacement
Fastener Locations
: Bolt, 4 : Clip, 8
AB
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) C
C
A
Fastener Locations
: Clip, 3 : Bolt, 3
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft) B
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the bolts, and detach the clips, then remove the left middle floor undercover (A) and
right middle undercover (B).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin
at the notch (C).
2. Install the undercovers in the r everse order of
removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely. 1. Remove the clips and the bolts, then remove the
rear floor undercover (A). Take care not to scratch
the rear bumper (B).
2. Install the undercover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely.
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20-17520-175
Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement Rear Fender Cover Replacement
Fastener Locations :Clip,3
A Fastener Locations
:Screw,2 :Clip,1
B
A
NOTE:  Take care not to scratch the body.
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the left rear wheel (see page 18-32).
2. Remove the clips, then remove the fuel pipe protector (A).
3. Install the protector in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely. NOTE: Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and the
body.
1. Remove the screws and the clip, then remove the rear fender cover (A) from the rear bumper (B) and
the body.
2. Install the fender cover in the reverse order of removal, and if the clip is damaged or stress-
whitened, replace them with a new one.
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20-181
Hood Latch Replacement
Fastener Locations 6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
D
:Bolt,3
1. Remove the front grille cover (see page 20-163).
2. With hood latch switch: Remove the clip (A), then
disconnect and detach the hood latch switch
connector (B).
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (C) from the body, and disconnect the hood opener
cable (D) from the hood latch. 4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
 Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
 Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the hood latch switch connector is
plugged in properly (for some models).
 Adjust the hood latch alignment (see step 4 on page 20-152).
 Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
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pecial Tools Required
20-182 Openers
Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
Fastener Location
:Bolt,1
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
D E
B
B
C F

astener Location
:Screw,1
A
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool
s
et to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Pry out the bottom edge of the front side cap (A) at the notch with the appropriate trim tool to detach
the hooks (B), and release the hooks (C), then
remove the cap from the front door sill trim (D).
2. Remove the opener lock cylinder (E), and loosen the bolt. 3

. Remove the screw securing the front door sill trim
(A) and trunk lid opener/fuel full door opener.
4. Remove the front door sill trim (see step 3 on page 20-66).
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20-183
Fastener Location
:Bolt,1
A
B
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
B
5. Remove the bolt, then remove the trunk lid opener/
fuel fill door opener (A) from the bolt (B). 6. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener
cable (A), then remove the opener (B). Take care
not to kink the cable.
7. Install the opener in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
 Make sure the trunk lid and fuel fill door open properly and lock securely.
 If the trunk lid or the fuel fill door does not open properly, adjust the position of the cable end on
the opener.
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