Repair Procedures: Removal

[LH] 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the tail gate trim [LH].

   (Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")

3. Disconnect the STG spindle connector (A).

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4. Using a screwdriver, loosen the bracket (B) mounting bolts after lifting the socket clips (A) up slightly.
5. Remove the STG spindle assembly (C).

   Tightening torque: 

   6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

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[RH] 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the luggage side trim [RH].

   (Refer to Body - "LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM ")

3. Remove the tail gate trim [RH].

   (Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")

4. Pull up the bottom of rear A/C duct (A).

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5. Remove the third row seat belt upper anchor (A) after loosening the bolt.

   Tightening torque: 

   39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

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6. Loosen the mounting bolt (A).

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7. Remove the rear A/C duct (A) after loosening the bolt.

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8. Disconnect the STG spindle connector (A).
9. Using a screwdriver, loosen the bracket (B) mounting bolts after lifting the socket clips (A) up slightly.
10. Remove the STG spindle assembly (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

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