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8. lnstallation is the reverse ot the removal procedure
NOTE:
a Make sure the seat-back locks securely.
a It necessary, adiust the rear seal latch and
seat-back.
a BeJore sttaching the seat-back, side bolsters and
seat cushion, make sure there are no twlsts or
kinks in the rear seat belts and center belt
a When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt
buckles through the slits in the seat cushion.
1.
2.
SEAT-BACK
Seats
Rear Seat Replacement (cont'd)Rear Seat Cover RePlacement
CAUTION: Wear glov€s to l€movo and install tho seat
covgls.
NOTE:
a Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat
covels,
a Remove the cliDs as shown.
Soat-back cover romoval:
Hatchback
Remove the seat-back (see page 20-108).
Remove the latch cover and latch collar (see page
20-109).
Remove allthe clips trom the back of the seat-back,
then loosen the seat-back cover.
SEAT.BACKCOVER
4.Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way
around, then release the clips.
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CLIP
SEAT-BACK
CLIP
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Seats
Rear Seat Cover Replacement
the
(cont'd)
S6dan
1.Remove the seat cushion (see page 20-1 1 1).
Remove all the clips from under the seat cushion,
then loosen the seat cushion cover
SEAT CUSHIONCOVER
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all
way around. then release the clips.
SEAT CUSHIONCOVER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cover.
mark sure the material is stretched evenlY over
the pad before securing all the clips.
a Replace the released clips with new ones.
UPHOLSTERY RING PLIERSCommercially available.
{Cover sid6}
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CLIP
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CLIPS
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Child Seat Anchor Plate
Attachment points are provided for a rear seat mountedchild restraint system which uses a top tether,
The attachment points are located on the rear trim panel
or rear shelf, just behind the rear seat-back.
When using a child seat with a top tether, installthe childseat anchor plates securely.
Hatchback
NOTE: The rear trim panel has perJorations at each
attachment point. Cut the rear trim panel along theperforations to make a hole,
Sedan
NOTE: Remove the plug covers from the attach-ment points of the rear shelf (Canada).
Use a razor blade or sharp knife to carefully cut a1 inch diameter circle at the location of the attach-ment point (USAI.
265 mm(10.4 inl
IOO mm13.94 inl
BEAR TRIM PANEL
ATTACHMENT POINTS
TOOTHED WASHER
NOTE:
a Do not remove the toothed washer from the child
seat anchor plate. Use the child seat anchor plate
with the toothed washer attached to it.a When installing a child seat on the rear seat, fol-low the intructions of the manufacturer of thechild seat,a Additional anchor plates are available.
a Do not use the child seat anchor plate for any
other puipos€; it is dosigned exclusively tor in-
stallation of a child seat.
a Mako sure tho roar seat-back is locked firmlvwh€n installing a child soat.
REAR SHELF
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8. Remove the carpet by sliding it rearward.
V : Cllp loc6tions
AV : Clip, 3B>: Clip, 1
FASTENERS
:ft
r,,-,
Hatchback
CARPET
Ssdan
FASTENERS
SILL MOLDINGREAR CONSOLEBRACKETSILL MOLDING
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the
carpet.
a Make sure the seat harness is routed correctly.a Slip the slits in the carpet over the rear console
bracket.
REAR CONSOLEBRACKET
a Reattach the @ cut area of the carpet {see page
20-126). as tollows.
- 1) Clean the back of the carpet with a sponge
damoened in alcohol.
Attach the fasteners to the edge of the car,
pet with double-faced adhesive tape.
FASTENERS
-2) Attach the other tastener. as shown.
FASTENERS
CARPET
-3) Align the carpet with the fastener,
press the carpet down securely.
then
CARPET
Reattach the cut area under the parking brake
lever and (9 cut area (see page 20-126) with wire
ties, as shown.
Cut otf.
WIRE TIE
a lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
FASTENER
SLIT
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4. lf necessary, remove the license plate light harness,bracket and lens from the rear bumper (see page20-1411.
5. Remove the absorb€r, bumper beam gusset and fearbumper beam.
V i Bolt locatlons, 4
REAR BUMPERBEAM
BUMPER BEAMGUSSET
12 x 1.25 mm64 .m (6.5 kgf47 tbt.ftl
I.m, j
)
6. Installation is the .everse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the license plate light connector is con-
nected, and the grommet is installed properly.
a Make sure the rear bumper engages the side clips
securelv.
REAR BUMPER
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Hood
Replacement
NOTE:
a An assistant is helplul when removing the hood.
a Take care not to damage the hood and body.
a When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
a Open the hood.
1. It necessary, remove the hood edge protector.
: Clip loc.tions, 16
NOTE: It necessary, remove the hood hinge.
V : Boh locationa, 4
I3;;,iH"-,,., I
j .rtor"t
- )
HOOD EDGEPROTECTOR
\HOOD
2. Remove the bolts. then remove the hood.
: Bolt localions, 4
lnstallStion is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
a Make su.e the hood locks securely.
a Make sure the hood opens properly.
a Adjust the hood alignment (see page 20-1451.
6x1.0mm9.8 N'm{l.O kgl m,7.2 lbl.fr)
HOOD HINGE
n
r)
HOOD
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Adjustment
NOTE: Before adjusting the hood, loosen each bolt slightly.
1. Adjust the hood hinges right and left as well as tore and att by using the elongated holes.
2. Turn the hood edge cushions, as necessary, to make the hood lit flush with the body at front and side edges.
3. Adjust the hood latch to obtain the proper height at the forward edge.
NOTE: Move the hood latch right or left until the striker
is centered in the hood latch, as shown.HOOD LATCH
HOOD LATCH
6 r 1.o mm
4. After adiustment, tighten each bolt securely.
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8.
o.
7.
9. Remove the nuts, then remove the hatch.
a : Nut locations, 4
Remove the uDDer anchor bolts from the tront and
rear seat belts {see pages 20-1 1 5, 'l 19), then re-
move the upper portion of the quarter pillar trim panel
(see page 20-991.
Remove the rear roof trim, then pull the rear of the
headliner down (see page 2O-99).
NOTE: Take care not to bend the headliner,
Remove the support stfut on each side while hold-
ing the hatch.
SUPPORTSTRUT
HATCH
HATCH
I x 1.25 mm22Nm
12,2 kgt'm,16 tbt.ftl
12.2 kgl.m, I,6'y!:t ,/
NOTE:
a lf necessary, replace the support strut.a When scrapping the suppon $rut, dispose ir as
described on page 20-149.
a lf necessary, remove the hatch hinge.
V : Solt locdlions, 4
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.rn12.2 kgt.m,16 tbf.ft)HATCHHINGE
HATCH
1O. Installation is the reverse ot the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.a Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
a Make sure the hatch locks securely.a Make sure the hatch opens properly.
a Adjust the hatch alignment (see page 20-148).
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