AC-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE INDEX
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............. 46
B-Pillar Trim Panel ....................... 46
Body Mouldings .......................... 49
Cowl Panel Trim and Scuff Plates ............ 46
Door Frame Trim Moulding ................. 41
Front Door and Hinge ..................... 41
Front Door Glass ........................ 43
Front Door Latch ......................... 42
Front Door Trim Panel .................... 40
Front Door Water Shield ................... 41
Front Door Window Regulator ............... 42
Front End Splash Shields .................. 40
Front Seat Belts ......................... 47
Front Seats ............................. 48
Grille AC/C Body ......................... 38
Grille AC/D or AC/C-H Body ................ 37
Grille Extension Moulding .................. 37
Grille Opening Panel AC/C-Body ............. 38
Grille Opening Panel AC/D and AC/C-H Body . . . 37
Head Lining ............................. 45
Hood and Hinges ........................ 38
Hood Latch and Release Cable .............. 39
Hood Latch Release Cable ................. 39 Hood Ornament AC/C
..................... 38
Outside Door Handle ...................... 42
Overhead Console ........................ 45
Quarter Trim Panel ....................... 46
Rear Deck Filler Panel .................... 49
Rear Door and Hinge ..................... 44
Rear Door Frame Trim Moulding ............. 43
Rear Door Glass ......................... 45
Rear Door Glass Lift Plate and Guide Bar ..... 45
Rear Door Latch ......................... 44
Rear Door Outside Handle ................. 44
Rear Door Silencer and Water Shield ......... 43
Rear Door Trim Panel ..................... 43
Rear Door Window Regulator ............... 45
Rear Seat Belts .......................... 47
Rear Seats ............................. 49
Rear Shelf Trim Panel ..................... 47
Rear Window Glass ...................... 50
Side View Mirror Trim Cover ................ 41
Trunk Lid .............................. 50
Trunk Lid Hinge ......................... 51
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar ..................... 51
Vinyl Roof Bonnet ........................ 49
GRILLE AC/D or AC/C-H BODY
GRILLE REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove screws holding grille to grille opening
panel. (2) Separate grille from vehicle.
GRILLE INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE EXTENSION MOULDING
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Raise vehicle and support on safety stands if
necessary. (2) Remove nuts holding moulding to grille open-
ing panel from behind fascia below headlamps. (3) Separate moulding from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE OPENING PANEL AC/D and AC/C-H BODY
GRILLE OPENING PANEL REMOVAL (FIG. 2)
(1) Remove grille.
(2) Disconnect wire connectors from all front end
lighting. (3) Remove front end splash shields as necessary to
gain access to grille opening panel attaching nuts be-
hind front fenders. (4) Remove nuts holding grille opening panel to
front fenders. (5) Remove bolts holding grille opening panel to
center support brace behind grille. (6) Separate grille opening panel from vehicle.
GRILLE OPENING PANEL INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 1 GrilleÐAC/D Body
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(2) Remove rear shoulder harness turning loop
cover. Remove bolt holding turning loop to quarter
panel. (3) Remove rear seat cushion and back.
(4) Remove push-in fastener holding quarter trim
to roof rail. (5) Remove screws holding quarter trim panel to
wheelhouse kickup. (6) Pull trim panel away from C-pillar and sepa-
rate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SHELF TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL (FIG. 22)
(1) Remove one quarter trim panel.
(2) Remove center high mounted stop lamp cover.
Refer to Group 8L, Lamps for instructions. (3) Disengage fasteners holding trim to shelf panel
and separate trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT SEAT BELTS
OUTBOARD SHOULDER HARNESS/LAP BELT REMOVAL (FIG. 23)
(1) Remove B-pillar trim panel.
(2) Remove bolt holding seat belt retractor to
B-pillar. (3) Separate retractor from vehicle.
OUTBOARD SHOULDER HARNESS/LAP BELT
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
INBOARD BUCKLE/CENTER OCCUPANTBELTS REMOVAL (FIG. 23)
Vehicles equipped with front bucket seats with cen-
ter console do not have center occupant belts. (1) Remove bolt holding inboard buckle/center oc-
cupant belt to floor. (2) Disconnect seat belt sensor wire connector.
(3) Separate buckle/belt assembly from vehicle.
INBOARD BUCKLE/CENTER OCCUPANT BELT INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEAT BELTS
OUTBOARD SHOULDER HARNESS/LAP BELTREMOVAL (FIG. 24)
(1) Remove quarter trim panel.
(2) Remove bolt holding lap belt to floor at wheel-
house kickup. (3) Remove bolt holding turning loop to inner
quarter panel. (4) Remove bolt holding seat belt retractor to quar-
ter panel.
OUTBOARD SHOULDER HARNESS/LAP BELT INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 22 Interior Mouldings, Panels, and Trim Covers
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............. 61
Body Side Applique ....................... 60
Body Side Mouldings ...................... 60
Closure Panel Sight Shield ................. 52
Cowl Cover ............................. 54
Door Glass ............................. 58
Door Glass Opening Moulding ............... 59
Door Latch ............................. 57
Door Opening Scuff Plates ................. 61
Door Opening Weatherstrips ................ 60
Door Trim Panel ......................... 56
Floor Carpet ............................ 64
Front Center Console ..................... 64
Front Door and Hinge ..................... 56
Front Door Silencer and Water Shield ......... 56
Front End Splash Shields .................. 54
Front Fender ............................ 55
Front Seat Belts ......................... 61
Front Seats ............................. 63
Fuel Fill Door ........................... 68
Glass Run Weatherstrip ................... 58
Head Lining ............................. 65
Hood and Hinges ........................ 52
Hood Applique .......................... 54
Hood Latch and Release Cable .............. 53
Hood Latch Safety Catch .................. 54
Inside Latch Release Handle ................ 59 Lift Gate
............................... 67
Lift Gate and Fuel Fill Door Release Cables .... 69
Lift Gate Latch and Striker ................. 68
Lift Gate Lock Cylinder .................... 68
Lift Gate Prop Cylinder .................... 67
Lift Gate Spoiler ......................... 67
Lift Gate Trim ........................... 61
Lower Quarter Trim Panel .................. 61
Lower Tail Panel Trim Cover ................ 61
Manual Window Lift Plate and Guide .......... 58
Manual Window Regulator .................. 57
Manual Window Regulator .................. 58
Outside Door Latch Release Handle .......... 58
Overhead Console ........................ 65
Power Door Lock Actuator .................. 59
Power Window Regulator .................. 57
Quarter Glass Module ..................... 66
Quarter Panel Spoiler ..................... 67
Rear Seat Belts .......................... 62
Rear Seats ............................. 63
Rear Window Glass ...................... 65
Roof Seam Molding ....................... 66
Side View Mirror ......................... 59
Sunroof Lift Control ....................... 65
Tail Lamp Closure Panel ................... 69
Upper Quarter Trim Panel .................. 61
CLOSURE PANEL SIGHT SHIELD
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Raise hood to open position.
(2) Loosen twist fasteners holding headlamp covers
to fascia. (3) Disengage hook and loop fasteners holding
sight shield to radiator closure panel. (4) Remove push-in fasteners holding sight shield
to bumper fascia. (5) Separate sight shield from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
HOOD AND HINGES
HOOD REMOVAL (FIG. 2)
(1) Raise hood to full up position.
(2) Lift front edge of cowl cover on the right side of
the windshield washer bottle and disconnect the un-
der hood lamp wire connector. (3) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When install-
ing hood, align all marks and secure bolts. The hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front
fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fend-
ers. (4) Remove the top hood to hinge attaching bolts
and loosen the bottom bolts until they can be re-
moved by hand. (5) With assistance of a helper at the opposite side
of the vehicle to support the hood, remove the bottom
hood to hinge attaching bolts. Separate the hood
from the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Closure Panel Sight Shield
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INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 31)
(1) Position front seats full forward.
(2) Remove rear ash tray.
(3) Remove rear lower carpeted end cover.
(4) Remove nuts holding console to floor bracket.
(5) Position front seats full rearward.
(6) Raise console storage bin cover and remove bot-
tom mat. (7) Remove screws holding bottom of storage bin to
floor bracket. (8) Remove screws holding console side panels to
instrument panel. Disengage hook and loop fasteners
and separate side panels from console. (9) Disconnect shift indicator cable and clips from
shift mechanism through right side panel opening, if
equipped with automatic transaxle. Refer to Group
8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges for proper proce-
dures. (10) Disengage clips holding parking brake lever
cover to console and separate cover from vehicle. (11) Remove center instrument panel bezel. Refer
to Group 8E, Instrument Panel. Remove screws hold-
ing console to instrument panel. (12) Remove screws holding console to lower in-
strument panel. (13) Remove bolts holding console to forward floor
mounting bracket. (14) Remove gear selector knob.
(15) Separate console from floor and remove from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FLOOR CARPET
REMOVAL (FIG. 32)
(1) Remove cowl trim panels and scuff plates.
(2) Remove front seats and inboard seat belts.
(3) Remove center arm rest and front console.
(4) Remove inboard and outboard seat belt lower
attaching bolts. (5) Remove left dash panel foot rest.
(6) Remove rear seat.
(7) Pull carpet from under quarter trim covers.
(8) Fold carpet and remove through door opening.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 30 Rear Seat Cushion and Back
Fig. 31 Center Console
Fig. 32 Floor Carpet and SilencersÐTypical
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............. 77
Cowl Cover ............................. 73
Cowl Panel Trim and Scuff Plates ............ 77
Door Glass ............................. 76
Door Glass Lift Plate and Guide Post ......... 76
Door Latch ............................. 75
Door Trim Panel ......................... 74
Floor Carpet ............................ 80
Front Center Console ..................... 79
Front Door and Hinge ..................... 75
Front Door Silencer and Water Shield ......... 74
Front End Splash Shields .................. 73
Front Seat Belts ......................... 78
Front Seats ............................. 78
Fuel Fill Door ........................... 84
Glass Run WeatherstripÐAJ-21 Body ......... 76
Grille .................................. 71
Grille Header Molding ..................... 71
Grille Opening Panel ...................... 71
Head Lining ............................. 81
Hood and Hinges ........................ 72
Hood Latch and Release Cable .............. 72
Inside Latch Release Handle ................ 76 Lower Grille
............................. 71
Outside Door Latch Release Handle .......... 76
Overhead Console ........................ 80
Power Door Lock Actuator .................. 76
Quarter Extension Trim Panel ............... 77
Quarter Glass Module ..................... 85
Quarter Trim Panel ....................... 77
Rear Seat Belts .......................... 78
Rear Seats ............................. 79
Rear Shelf Trim Panel ..................... 78
Rear Window Glass ...................... 81
Sun Roof Air Deflector .................... 81
Sun Roof Drain Tubes .................... 81
Sun Roof Weatherstrip .................... 81
Trunk Lid .............................. 82
Trunk Lid and Fuel Fill Door Release Cables . . . 83
Trunk Lid Hinge ......................... 82
Trunk Lid Latch .......................... 83
Trunk Lid Lock .......................... 83
Trunk Lid Luggage Rack ................... 83
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar ..................... 83
Trunk Opening Weatherstrip ................ 83
Window Regulator ........................ 75
GRILLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove screws holding grille to header mold-
ing at top of grille. (2) Push downward on top of bumper fascia to gain
clearance for grille removal. (3) Push grille downward and pull outward.
(4) Separate grille from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE HEADER MOLDING
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove grille.
(2) Remove nuts holding header molding to grille
opening panel. (3) Separate header molding from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
LOWER GRILLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove screws holding lower grille to fascia.
(2) Separate lower grille from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE OPENING PANEL
REMOVAL (FIG. 2)
(1) Remove front bumper and fascia.
(2) Remove grille.
(3) Remove headlamp modules.
(4) Remove bolt holding grille opening panel to
bracket forward of radiator. (5) Raise hood and remove push-in fasteners hold-
ing sight shields to closure panel. Separate sight
shields from vehicle.
Fig. 1 Grille Assembly
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(6) On power seat track, remove door sill scuff
plate and disconnect wire connector. (7) Remove bolts holding seat track to cross mem-
ber. (8) Remove seat from vehicle.
FRONT SEAT INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEATS
REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts holding cushion to floor.
(2) Push center occupant seat belts through open-
ings in cushion. (3) Remove cushion from vehicle.
REAR SEAT CUSHION INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL (FIG. 18)
(1) Hinge seat back forward and disengage push-in
fasteners holding carpet backing to trunk floor. (2) Remove bolts holding outboard hinge pivot
bracket to seat back. (3) Pull seat back outward to disengage inboard
pivot and separate from vehicle.
REAR SEAT BACK INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 19)
(1) Position front seats full forward.
(2) Remove rear ash tray.
(3) Remove rear lower carpeted end cover.
Fig. 15 Rear Seat Belts
Fig. 16 Manual Front Seat
Fig. 17 Power Front Seat
Fig. 18 Rear Seat Cushion and Back
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(4) Remove nuts holding console to floor bracket.
(5) Position front seats full rearward.
(6) Raise console storage bin cover and remove bot-
tom mat. (7) Remove screws holding bottom of storage bin to
floor bracket. (8) Remove screws holding console side panels to
instrument panel. Disengage hook and loop fasteners
and separate side panels from console. (9) Disconnect shift indicator cable and clip from
shift mechanism through right side panel opening, if
equipped with automatic transaxle. Refer to Group
8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges for proper service
procedures. (10) Disengage clips holding parking brake lever
cover to console and separate cover from vehicle. (11) Remove center instrument panel bezel. Refer
to Group 8E, Instrument Panel. Remove screws hold-
ing console to instrument panel. (12) Remove screws holding console to lower in-
strument panel. (13) Remove bolts holding console to forward floor
mounting bracket. (14) Remove gear selector knob.
(15) Separate console from floor and remove from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FLOOR CARPET
REMOVAL (FIG. 20)
(1) Remove cowl trim panels and scuff plates.
(2) Remove front seats and inboard seat belts. (3) Remove center arm rest and front console.
(4) Remove outboard seat belt lower attaching
bolts. (5) Remove left dash panel foot rest.
(6) Remove rear seat cushion.
(7) Pull carpet from under quarter trim covers.
(8) Fold carpet and remove through door opening.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 21)
(1) Remove screws holding overhead console to re-
inforcement bracket. (2) Slide overhead console rearward to separate re-
inforcement bracket retainer tab from console. (3) Lower console from roof and disconnect wire
connectors.
INSTALLATION
Reverse The preceding operation.
Fig. 19 Center Console
Fig. 20 Floor Carpet and SilencersÐTypical
Fig. 21 Overhead ConsoleÐTypical
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............ 109
B-Pillar Trim PanelÐAP-44 Body ............ 109
Body Side Moulding and Applique ........... 108
Cowl Panel Trim and Scuff Plates ........... 109
Door Opening Weatherstrips ............... 107
Floor Carpet ........................... 113
Front Center Console .................... 113
Front Door and Hinge .................... 100
Front Door Belt Moulding and Weatherstrip .... 102
Front Door Glass ........................ 101
Front Door Glass Channel and Run Weatherstrip .......................... 103
Front Door Glass Run Lower Channels ....... 103
Front Door Latch ........................ 101
Front Door Side View Mirror ............... 101
Front Door Trim PanelÐAP-24/44 Body ....... 99
Front Door Water Shield .................. 100
Front Door Window Regulator/Manual ........ 103
Front Door Window Regulator/Power ......... 104
Front End Splash Shields .................. 99
Front Power Door Lock Actuator ............ 102
Front Seat BeltsÐAP-24 Body .............. 110
Front Seat BeltsÐAP-44 Body .............. 110
Front Seats ............................ 111
Grille .................................. 97
Grille Opening Panel ...................... 97
Head Lining ............................ 114
Hood and Hinges ........................ 97 Hood Latch and Release Cable
.............. 98
Lift Gate Luggage Rack ................... 116
Lift Gate Remote Release Cable ............ 115
Lower Quarter Trim PanelÐAP-44 Body ...... 109
Outside Front Door Latch Release Handle ..... 101
Outside Rear Door Latch Release Handle ..... 105
Overhead Console ....................... 113
Quarter Glass Weatherstrip ................ 108
Quarter Glass Window ................... 108
Quarter Trim PanelÐAP-44 Body ........... 109
Rear Door and Hinge .................... 104
Rear Door Belt Moulding and Weatherstrip .... 106
Rear Door Glass ........................ 106
Rear Door Glass Run Weatherstrip .......... 107
Rear Door Latch ........................ 105
Rear Door Silencer and Water Shield ........ 104
Rear Door Stationary Glass ................ 107
Rear Door Trim Panel .................... 104
Rear Door Window Regulator/Manual ........ 107
Rear Door Window Regulator/Power ......... 107
Rear Power Door Lock Actuator ............ 106
Rear Seat Belts ......................... 111
Rear Seats ............................ 112
Rear Window Glass ...................... 115
Sun Roof Air Deflector ................... 114
Sun Roof Drain Tubes .................... 115
Sun Roof Weatherstrip ................... 114
Upper Quarter Trim PanelÐAP-44 Body ...... 109
GRILLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Raise hood to the up position.
(2) Remove screws holding grille to grille opening
panel. (3) Separate grille from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE OPENING PANEL
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove grille from grille opening panel.
(2) Remove headlamp assemblies. Refer to Group
8L. Lamps for proper procedures. (3) Remove bolts holding grille opening panel to
closure panel brackets. (4) Remove bolt holding grille opening panel to
brace in front of radiator. (5) Separate grille opening panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
HOOD AND HINGES
HOOD REMOVAL (FIG. 2)
(1) Raise hood to full up position.
(2) Disconnect the under hood lamp wire connec-
tor. (3) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When install-
Fig. 1 Grille and Grille Opening Panel
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