Remove
Open the hood.
Use a prop to attach the hood assembly in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the hood gas strut to the hood mount.
Release the clip that attaches t
Remove
Open the trunk, and support the trunk in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the lower end of the LH trunk gas strut
to the hinge on the vehicle.
Release the cl
Remove
Note: Although the LH side is described, the procedure is the same
for the RH side.
Move the front LH front seat fully rearward.
Remove the front LH floormat from the vehicle.
Release the clips and tabs that attach the center console side panel
carpet to the center console, and
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the 2nd row buckle assembly:
LH: See
Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
RH and center: See
Buckle - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts that