Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove and discard the nut that attaches the DCDC ground busbar to the
HV battery at the DCDC passthrough.
Remove
Harness - 12V Battery Ground-Remove
Remove
Remove the cowl screen panel. See
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nut that attaches the front harness ground wire
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion
Remove the trunk sill trim.
Remove the LH and RH taillights.
On each side of the vehicle, remove the bolt that attaches the corner of
the rear fascia to the body.
Torque 4 Nm
Raise the vehicle partially.
Release the clips and the push nut
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Badge Removal (1453028-00-A)
Fixture, Front Badge, Model 3 (1134702-00-A)
Remove
Prepare the badge removal tool with approximately 60 centimeters of
monofilament line.
With the hood closed, position the badge removal tool so that the
monofilament line cuts under a corner