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
SPECIAL TOOLS
Rivnut Install Kit, for NA (1054712-00-A )Rivnut Install Kit, for EMEA
(1054712-01-A )
Service rivnut (1004296-00-A)Service bolt (1015888-00-C)
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door sensor's
ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure
Remove
Use a plastic trim tool to pry up along the inner edge of the mirror
cover.
Lift upward to release the tabs that attach the mirror cover to the LH
door mirror, and then remove the mirror cover.
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove