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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
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Precaution .................................................................4
PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................5
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNO-
SIS .................................................................. .....
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Work Flow ........................................................... ......6
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ............8
Diagnostic Worksheet .............................................10
CLIP AND FASTENER .......................................12
Description .......................................................... ....12
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................15
FRONT BUMPER ........................................... ....15
Removal and Installation .........................................15
REAR BUMPER ............................................. ....18
Component .......................................................... ....18
Removal and Installation - Hatchback .....................19
Removal and Installation - Sedan ....................... ....21
FRONT GRILLE .................................................23
Removal and Installation .........................................23
COWL TOP .........................................................24
Removal and Installation .........................................24
FENDER PROTECTOR ....................................26
Component .......................................................... ....26
Removal and Installation .........................................26
ROOF SIDE MOLDING .....................................27
Component ..............................................................27
Removal and Installation .........................................27
DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING .............................29
Component ..............................................................29
Removal and Installation .........................................30
CENTER MUD GUARD .....................................32
Removal and Installation .........................................32
TRUNK LID FINISHER ......................................33
Removal and Installation .........................................33
REAR AIR SPOILER .........................................34
Removal and Installation .........................................34
DOOR FINISHER ..............................................36
Removal and Installation .........................................36
BACK DOOR TRIM ...........................................40
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....40
BODY SIDE TRIM .............................................41
Component ..............................................................41
Removal and Installation .........................................42
REAR PARCEL SHELF FINISHER ..................47
Removal and Installation .........................................47
FLOOR TRIM ....................................................48
Removal and Installation .........................................48
HEADLINING ....................................................50
Component ..............................................................50
Removal and Installation - Hatchback .....................52
Removal and Installation - Sedan ............................54
LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM .................................56
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3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se curing 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 cons ole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole 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 thes e 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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ROOF SIDE MOLDING
ComponentINFOID:0000000005929562
Hatchback Models
Sedan Models
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005929563
REMOVAL
1. Using a suitable tool, release the rear roof side molding clip and remove.
2. Lift up rear edge of roof side molding working forward.
3. Release front roof side molding clip, then remove roof side molding.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
WIIA1408E
1. Roof side molding A. Front roof side molding clip B. Rear roof side molding clip
WIIA1409E
1. Roof side moldingA. Front roof side molding clip B. Rear roof side molding clip
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ROOF SIDE MOLDING
Make sure front edge of roof side molding contacts windshield mold-
ing with no gap.
• For setting a new clip A or B, use Epoxy Adhesive DP-100C madeby 3M. For adhesive DP-100C application use an applicator 9170
EPX W 1:1 and mixer nozzle 9742 EPX 50ML made by 3M.
PIIB2599J
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HEADLINING
HEADLINING
ComponentINFOID:0000000005929575
Hatchback Models
LIIA2576E
1. Headlining2. Assist grip 3. Sunvisor
4. Cap 5. Sunvisor holder 6. Roof console retainer
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Sedan Models
7. Roof console/map lamp assembly (if equipped) 8. Antenna feeder cable
9. Room lamp
10. Dual lock fastener 11. Room lamp harness 12. Insulator
13. Finisher A. Without sunroof B. With sunroof
Metal clip Clip C103 Vehicle front
LIIA2925E
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HEADLINING
Removal and Installation - Hatchback
INFOID:0000000005929576
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery termi nals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove front seat assembly RH/LH. Refer to SE-12, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove rear seat cushion and rear seatback. Refer to SE-16, "
Removal and Installation" (60:40 Split Fold
Down Seat), or SE-28, "
Removal and Installation" (Fixed Back Seat).
4. Remove front seat belt shoulder anchor RH/LH. Refer to SB-4, "
Removal and Installation of Front Seat
Belt".
5. Remove center console body assembly. Refer to IP-11
.
6. Remove front pillar garnish RH/LH. Refer to EI-42, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove antenna feeder cable clip, then disconnect antenna feeder cable connector.
8. Remove front and rear kicking plate inner RH/LH, center pillar lower garnish, center pillar upper garnish, front and rear body side welt RH/LH. Refer to EI-42, "
Removal and Installation".
WARNING:
Do not reuse center pillar upper garnish if removed.
9. Remove back door weatherstrip. Refer to EI-40
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10. Release the clips using a suitable tool, then remove the front and rear assist grips.
11. Remove the sunvisor caps and screws, then remove sunvisor RH/LH.
1. Headlining 2. Assist grip 3. Room lamp
4. Sunvisor 5. Cap 6. Sunvisor holder
7. Map lamp assembly (if equipped) 8. Antenna feeder cable 9. Roof console assembly (if
equipped)
10. Roof plate (if equipped) 11. Dual lock fastener 12. Insulator
13. Room lamp harness 14. Cover A. With sunroof
B. Without sunroof Clip C103Vehicle front
PIIB2583J
PIIB2584J
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12. Remove sunvisor holders RH/LH by rotating 45 degrees, then pulling outward.
13. Release the metal clips, then remove the roof console/map lamp assembly (if equipped).
14. Release remaining headlining clips.
15. Disconnect antenna feeder cable near rear pillar finisher LH.
16. Disengage the dual lock fastener on the backside of headlining. • Insert a suitable tool into the edge of dual lock fa stener, then move the tool side to side horizontally to
release it.
CAUTION:
Excessive up and down force may cause roof panel damage.
17. Position the headlining so the front edge goes through the open- ing of the right side front door.
18. Position the headlining so the rear edge goes through the open- ing of the left rear door, then remove headlining.
CAUTION:
• 2 technicians should be used to avoid damage when remov-
ing or replacing headlining.
• During headlining removal and installation, cover the center
console finisher upper surface to prevent damage.
• Set A/T or CVT shift lever to the D position, and make a space
to remove front end of headlining right side.
• Do not bend headlining when removing.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
PIIB3982J
PIIB2586J
PIIB6049E
PIIB6050E
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