Head Lining Removal And Installation: Removal

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Remove overhead console (1) (if equipped) and sunvisor (2).

Fig 1: Removing Overhead Console
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Remove room lamp (2), luggage lamp (1) and spot lamp (3) (if equipped).

Fig 2: Removing Lamp Components
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Remove sliding roof switch (1) and sliding roof trim (if equipped).

Fig 3: Removing Sliding Roof Switch
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Remove front side sill scuffs (1), rear side sill scuffs (2), center pillar lower trims (3), center pillar upper trims (4), front pillar upper trims (5), rear luggage mat end garnish (6), rear luggage box (7) (for H27 engine model), rear quarter lower trims (8) and rear quarter upper trims (9).

Fig 4: Removing Trim Components
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Remove rear A/C No. 1 duct (1) and rear blower motor switch for H27 engine model.

Fig 5: Removing Rear A/C No. 1 Duct (XL-7)
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Remove assistant grips (1).
Disconnect rear washer hose and roof harness.
Remove head lining clips (2) and head lining.

Fig 6: Removing Grips & Clips

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CAUTION: Do not remove rear A/C No. 2 duct (1) from head lining (2). If this prohibited service is performed, head lining (2) will be broken, for H27 engine model.

Fig 7: Identifying Rear A/C No. 2 Duct (XL-7)

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