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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component installed on the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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FRONT BUMPER
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CAUTION:
Bumper fascia is made of resin. Do not apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with
oil.
REMOVAL
1. Open hood.
2. Remove front grille. Refer to EI-20
.
3. Remove front fender protectors RH/LH. Refer to EI-23
.
4. Remove front valance and engine undercover.
5. Remove screws of front bumper fascia RH/LH.
6. Pull the outboard edge of front bumper fascia away from vehicle
to disengage from the bumper side retainer.
7. Disconnect fog lamp harness connector RH/LH (if equipped).
8. Remove the front bumper fascia.
9. Remove fog lamp opening finisher and fog lamp assembly RH/
LH (if equipped). Refer to LT-47, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove bumper energy absorber.
11. Remove RH/LH air guide mounting clips of bumper reinforcement.
12. Remove the nuts, then remove bumper reinforcement and bumper stay(s):
• For production, bumper stay LH is part of bumper reinforcement.
• For service, bumper stay RH/LH are separate assemblies.
13. Remove bumper side bracket RH/LH after front bumper fascia removal.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
10. Fog lamp assembly 11. Bumper side retainer 12. Bumper stay LH (service)
A. Clip C205
PIIB2537J
PIIB2538J
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REAR BUMPER
5. Pull the rear bumper fascia side outward and release the
bumper side bracket.
6. Remove rear bumper fascia upper clips and screws.
7. Release rear bumper upper retainer (1), then pull rear bumper
fascia outward away from rear of vehicle.
8. Disconnect license lamp connector.
9. Remove energy absorbing foam and rear bumper reinforcement.
10. Remove the bumper side bracket (1) RH/LH.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation - SedanINFOID:0000000001704221
REMOVAL
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Remove rear combination lamp RH/LH. Refer to LT-86, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove rear bumper fascia spring nuts and screws RH/LH.
4. Remove rear fender protector. Refer to EI-23, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Pull the rear bumper fascia side outward and release the bumper side bracket.
6. Remove rear bumper fascia upper clips and screws.
LIIA2579E
LIIA2580E
LIIA2581E
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TRUNK LID FINISHER
TRUNK LID FINISHER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001704231
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables.
2. Open trunk lid, remove trunk lid finisher inner. Refer to EI-53
.
3. Remove trunk lid finisher outer nuts.
4. Release the clips, then pull trunk lid finisher outer away from trunk lid.
5. Disconnect trunk lid opener switch connector and trunk opener request switch connector, then remove
trunk lid finisher outer.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Trunk lid finisher outer 2. Trunk lid opener switch connector 3. Trunk opener request switch connector
A. Clip C101
WIIA1413E
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REAR AIR SPOILER
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REAR AIR SPOILER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001704232
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables.
2. Remove back door finisher upper. Refer to EI-36
.
3. Disconnect high mounted stop lamp connector.
4. Remove the nuts and carefully lift the rear air spoiler from the back door.
CAUTION:
Use care not to damage painted surfaces during removal of, or releasing adhesive backed foam
tapes if equipped.
5. Release the high mounted stop lamp harness grommet from back door, then remove rear air spoiler.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
• Before installing rear air spoiler, clean the surface where it will be mounted with isopropyl alcohol or equiva-
lent to degrease the surface.
• Before installing, be sure there are no gaps or waves in the foam tape (if equipped) where the surfaces
meet.
• During installation, be sure grommet of high mounted stop lamp harness is fully seated into back door open-
ing prior to final rear air spoiler placement.
1. Rear air spoiler assembly 2. High mounted stop lamp harness
LIIA2922E
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DOOR FINISHER
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4. Insert a trim stick (A) or suitable tool into back edge of front door
power window and door lock/unlock switch finisher. Lift upward
to release the clips and remove.
5. Disconnect front door power window and door lock/unlock
switch harness connector.
6. Remove the (2) front door finisher screws.
7. Release the clips, then lift front door finisher upward to remove it
from door body panel.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR DOOR
WIIA1237E
PIIB6042E
SIIA0810E
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DOOR FINISHER
Removal
1. Open rear door and rear door window.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables.
3. Release the rear door inside handle escutcheon pawls, then
slide the escutcheon rearward to remove from rear door finisher.
4. Insert a trim stick (A), or suitable tool into back edge of rear door
power window switch finisher. Lift upward to release the clips
and remove.
5. Disconnect rear door power window switch harness connector.
6. Remove rear door finisher screw.
1. Rear power window switch finisher 2. Rear door finisher 3. Inside handle escutcheon
Clip C101
LIIA2573E
PIIB6040E
WIIA1238E
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REAR PARCEL SHELF FINISHER
REAR PARCEL SHELF FINISHER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001704237
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear seat. Refer to SE-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove rear pillar finisher. Refer to EI-38, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove high mounted stop lamp and disconnect connector.
4. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
LIIA2923E
1. Rear seat belt shoulder anchor cover 2. Child anchor cover 3. Child anchor cover base
4. High mounted stop lamp 5. Rear parcel shelf finisher⇐Vehicle front