Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the trunk trim.
1. Remove the shelf covering (A).
  
  Fig 1: Shelf Covering
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2. Remove the luggage cover board (A).
  
  Fig 2: Luggage Cover Board
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3. Remove the luggage box (A).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Luggage Cover Board
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Using a clip remover, detach the rear transverse trim mounting clips (A).
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear transverse trim (B).

Fig 4: Rear Transverse Trim Mounting Clips
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Replace any damaged clips.