download B. Trim Panel Removal 1. Store parts safely for reinstallation
later. STOP 2. Open trunk lid. 3. Remove the ten (10) plastic clips
holding the inner trunk lid trim panel and remove the panel. (Fig. B 1)
4. Open the rear doors and fold the rear seat back down. The seat back
releases are located in the trunk near the trunk lid hinges. 5. Pull
the rear door opening trim weather-strip, LH & RH, forward away from
the roof side garnish inner trim panels. 6. Remove the seven clips
from the LH & RH room partition boards. (Fig. B 2) 7. Remove the LH
and RH roof side garnish inner trim panels. (Fig. B 3) 8. Lift up the
package tray trim panel. There are three (3) clips near the front edge
of the panel. Remove the three shoulder harness belts from the slots in
the package tray. (Fig. B 4) 9. Disconnect the stop lamp wiring harness
connector that is located between the LH and Center shoulder belts.
10. Carefully remove the package tray trim panel by lifting and
pulling forward. C. Replacing the CHMSL 1. Remove the CHMSL light
bulb/socket from the CHMSL housing. (Fig. C 1) i. Remove and discard
the bulb. ii. Remove and discard the CHMSL housing. iii. Tuck the
empty lamp socket under the felt insulation pad and tape it to the
bottom of the package tray trim panel. 2. Install the correct color
CHMSL insert by hooking the center slot over the tab on the package tray
trim panel and then pressing down on the two arms until the snap in
place. (Fig. C 2) D. Installation of Torque Rod Spacers 1. Prop open
the trunk lid while the torque rod spacers are installed. 2. Apply a
small spot of lithium base grease on the torque rod spacer where it
meets the torque rod prior to installing it. STOP 3. Using the special
torque rod tool, rotate the torque rod forward out of the passenger
side trunk lid hinge arm. (Fig.s D 1 & D 2) 4. Install the torque
rod spacer as shown on the arm. (Fig. D 2) Make sure it is fully seated.
i. Slowly allow the torque rod to seat in the slot on the torque rod
spacer. (Fig. D 3) 5. Repeat for the driver side of the vehicle. 6.
Remove the prop and close the trunk lid.