Special Tools Required
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet.
Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
Center console
Front seats, both sides
Kick panels, both sides
Front door sill trim, both sides
Front door inner seal, as needed
B-pillar lower trim, both sides
Rear door sill trim, both sides
Rear door inner seal, as needed
Rear seat leg guide cover, both sides
Tie down hooks, both sides
Pry up at the gap (A) to detach the clips and the pins (B), then remove the footrest (C).
Detach the clips and release the Velcro fasteners (A) that fasten the carpet (B) to the bottom of the rear seat-backs (C), then pull the carpet out from under both cargo area side trim panels (D).
Remove the carpet (A).
Cut the carpet in the area (B) shown, then pull the carpet out from under the dashboard.
Pull the seat wire harnesses (C) out through the holes in the carpet.
Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet.
Make sure the seat wire harnesses are routed correctly.
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
When installing new carpet, cut the carpet (A) in the area (B) as shown.
Slip the carpet under both cargo area side trim panels properly.
Push the Velcro fasteners and the clips into place securely.
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
Slip the slit in the carpet over the hooks on the rear heater upper duct.
Seats
Front Seat Adjustments
Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under the seat
cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to t ...
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and
size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■ Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tire ...
Tailgate Lock Cylinder Replacement
For Some Models
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Remove the tailgate lower trim panal.
Disconnect the tailgate cylinder rod (A).
NOTE: Check for damaged or stress-wh ...