52A-1

GROUP 52A

INTERIOR
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FLOOR CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REAR SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52A-2 52A-3 52A-5

52A-5 52A-7

SEAT BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52A-8

TRIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-10
INTERIOR TRIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DOOR TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-10 52A-11

HEADLINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-12

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INTERIOR
GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
Functionality, interior comfort, and safety have been emphasized, giving interior design for elegance and relaxation space. Various measures have been taken to protect the environment and recycle resources. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

M2520000101013

FEATURES
Quality improvement 1. Two-tone interior 2. Full interior trim Usability improvement 1. Armrest (floor console, rear seat, front door trim, rear door trim) 2. Cup holder (floor console, rear seat armrest) 3. Bottle holder (front door trim) Convenient storage 1. Glove box 2. Seatback pocket (drivers seat) 3. Card holder (glove box) 4. Tissue paper holder (floor console) 5. Floor console box 6. Door pocket (front door trim, rear door trim) Safety improvement 1. Front and rear collision protection seat mechanism (front seat)

ISO-FIX lower anchor (rear seat outside) Upper tether anchor (rear shelf) ELR 3-point seat belt (drivers seat) ELR/ALR 3-point seat belt (front passenger, rear) Seat belt retractor with a driver's side pretensioner and force limiter 7. Seat belt retractor with a passengers side pretensioner and force limiter 8. Headliner energy absorption rib <Vehicles without curtain air bag> Consideration for the optimum driving position 1. Seat height adjustment (drivers seat) 2. Head restraint with height adjustment (front, rear) 3. Seat slide adjustment (front) Measures for resource recycling 1. Aggressively use PP materials that are easy to recycle and easy to stamp material symbols on the plastic (resin) parts. 2. Reduction of chemical material (formaldehyde*, organic solvent) NOTE: *: Clear and colourless, toxic, irritating odour

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FLOOR CONSOLE

52A-3
M2520001000793

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FLOOR CONSOLE

Card holder

Glove box

Ornament panel Armrest

Center tray Tray Cup holder

Glove box

Type B

Type C

Console box Tissue paper holder Console box

AC609712

The instrument panel and the floor console have the following features. The instrument panel is two-toned.

The division unit of each part has been enlarged, also the gap and level difference between the instrument panel has been minimized to achieve the delicate quality.

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INTERIOR
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FLOOR CONSOLE

The decorated panel creating uniformity from the instrument panel to the door trim has been adopted. The holder in which two cards can be stored has been installed in the glove box. The glove box with damper function has been installed. <Except DE> The center tray for storing small items has been installed in front of the selector or shift lever center panel.

The cup holder which can hold two 20-oz bottles has been equipped. The cup holder can store two CDs in the upright position and pen-size long items horizontally. Under the arm rest of type B, a large box that can store 6 CDs has been equipped. (9 CDs for type C) A tray that can store cigarettes and lighters has been equipped. <Vehicles without console switch> The synthetic cloth is used for the arm rest lid to enhance luxury and soft feelings.

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SEAT

52A-5

SEAT
FRONT SEAT
<Standard type>
Head restraint vertical adjustment Head restraint vertical adjustment Reclining adjustment Reclining adjustment
M2520004000996

<Sports type>

Height adjustment (Driver's side)

Height adjustment (Driver's side)

Sliding adjustment

Sliding adjustment

<Driver's seat>

<Heated seat>

Seat heater

Seatback pocket <Except DE>

Heated seat switch

AC609378 AB

The front seats offer the following advantages.

The cross frame has been installed below the seat cushion to reduce a risk of injury by restraining the forward travel of the passenger. (Waist position travel reduction frame structure)

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The seat frame and head restraint have been installed to the proper positions to minimize the severity of whiplash injury at rear-end collision at a low speed. (Whiplash injury reduction seat structure) The overall height mechanism raises and lowers the seat cushion together with the seatback, thus the driver's posture is always kept at the best position, resulting in the improved riding comfort. The pump-type height lever has been adopted for easier operation with a light force by the vertical adjustment system. Also, the height adjustment amount has been increased for more optimum driving position.

INTERIOR
SEAT

The variable hardness pad has been adopted for the sporty-look seat with increased bucket amount of side bolster in order to establish the sporty shape with support function <GTS>, and the standard shape which is basic and for actual use and comfortable driving. Heated seats are available for the driver's and passenger's seats. <ES, GTS: Option> The genuine leather for the seat has been upgraded to enhance the texture and luxury feeling. <GTS: Option>

SPECIFICATIONS FOR HEATED SEAT

Item ENERGY CONSUMPTION W THERMOSTAT C HIGH LOW ON OFF OFF ON Specifications 61 6.1 16 1.6 40 4 30 5

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SEAT

52A-7
M2520007000605

REAR SEAT

<Lower anchorage for child seat>

<Bench seat>
Head restraint vertical adjustrment

<Trunk through seat>

Head restraint vertical adjustrment

<Uper tether anchor>

Rear seatback forward folding

Cup holder

AC609174 AB

A low-back bench seat is used for rear seat. The rear seat offer the following advantages: The center armrest has a cup holder.

An upper tether anchor has been installed on the rear shelf trim, and an ISO-FIX lower anchor has been installed on the body side.

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INTERIOR
SEAT BELT

SEAT BELT
<USA> Seat belt warning lamp

M2520010000683

<CANADA> Seat belt warning lamp

ELR/automatic locking retractor (ALR) switching three-point seat belt One-touch push button style adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor

Seat belt retractor

ELR/automatic locking retractor (ALR) switching three-point seat belt

Seat belt retractor with a pre-tensioner and force limiter

ELR three-point seat belt

AC608590 AB

FRONT SEAT BELT An ELR three-point seat belt (driver's side) and three-point seat belt with ELR/ALR changeover mechanism (passenger's side) is used. One-touch push button style adjustable seat belt anchor and retractable buckle provide the most suitable belt fitting.

The seat belt retractor with the force limiter for the drivers seat and the front passengers seat increase safety. A seat belt warning light is installed to the drivers and passengers seat. REAR SEAT BELT 3-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)/ELR changeover mechanism (LH/RH/Center) is used for the rear seat.

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SEAT BELT

52A-9

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WITH FORCE LIMITER

.

The drivers/front passengers seat belt retractor has been equipped with a force limiter. The force limiter is a device which operates when a predetermined force is applied, and limits the force.
.

OPERATION
1. If a collision energy is transmitted to the seat belt, the ELR mechanism will operate to lock the seat belt. 2. If the energy increases to a predetermined value, the torsion bar will be distorted. As the spindle rotates together with the torsion bar, the seat belt webbing is pulled out, reducing the impact to the occupants.

BELT

TORSION BAR

SPINDLE
AC100083 AB

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INTERIOR TRIMS

INTERIOR
TRIMS

TRIMS
M2520012000559

Center pillar trim upper

Rear pillar trim Trunk lid trim

Front pillar trim

Cowl side trim

Rear end trim

Rear scuff plate Center pillar trim lower Front scuff plate

Trunk side trim

Rear shelf trim

Energy absorption rib

Front pillar trim (back side)

AC608126 AB

The interiors are fully covered by trims. The energy absorption rib molding located in the back side of the front pillar trim and the rear pillar trim protect head from side impacts and the resin materials for the trims are unbreakable materials.

Use of nonflammable materials for the trims has increased safety as outstanding interiors. Also, material codes are indicated to deal with recycling easily.

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TRIMS

52A-11
M2520012300594

DOOR TRIM
<Rear door trim> <Front door trim>

Ornament panel

Armrest

Armrest

Door pocket

Door pocket Bottle holder

AC608432 AB

The decorated panel has been adopted for the front door trim. The bottle holder for bottles with shapes that are difficult to keep upright has been adopted for the front door pocket. The front door pocket with a large capacity has been adopted for items such as A4-size map. Also, the rear door pocket has been added.

The shock absorbing arm rest has been adopted which reduces the mid section injuries to passengers by collapsing upon side impact. The arm rest which is formed with cloth has been adopted to create a continuous flow with the ornament section.

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INTERIOR
HEADLINING

HEADLINING
Headliner

M2520014000306

NOTE : Energy absorption box positions

AC608128AC

Interior design with safe material has been adopted, achieving more safe and comfortable interior.

Energy absorption pad and rib have been adopted to the inside of headliner. This reduces head injuries upon the secondary impact against the cabin during a collision, and improves safety.

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GROUP 52A

INTERIOR
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY*.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

52A-2 52A-2

DOOR TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-13

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-13

HEADLINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-15 52A-2

52A-2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-15

INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . 52A-17 GLOVE BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

52A-5
52A-5

FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY* . . . . . . . . 52A-17

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-17 52A-19 52A-21 INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .

INSTRUMENT CENTER PANEL . . . .

REMOVAL AND INSTLLATION . . . . . . . . .

52A-6
52A-6

INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL. . . . .

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

52A-7
52A-7

REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . 52A-23

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . 52A-23 52A-26

FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY . . . .

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .

52A-8
52A-8

FRONT SEAT BELT* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-28

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-28 52A-29

TRIMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-10

REAR SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52A-31

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 52A-31

WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES

WARNING

Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to personal injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and passenger (from rendering the SRS inoperative). Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any SRS-related component. NOTE The SRS includes the following components: SRS air bag control unit, SRS warning light, front impact sensors, drivers and passengers (front) air bag modules, knee air bag module, side-airbag module, curtain air bag module, side impact sensors, seat belt pre-tensioners, clock spring, and interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

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OPERATION
.

INTERIOR
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM
If the driver turns the ignition switch to the "ON" position without fastening the seat belt, the seat belt warning light illuminates.

M1521000100429

SPECIAL TOOL
Tool Tool number and name MB990784 Ornament remover Supersession General service tool Application

M1521000600576

Removal of switch, trim, etc.

MB990784

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING
M1521001701591

For removal and installation of the passenger's side air bag module, always observe the service procedures described in GROUP 52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-367.
The following bolts and screws are used for installing the instrument panel. Bolts and screws are indicated as marks shown in the illustration in the sections of "Removal and Installation" and "Disassembly and Assembly." Name Tapping screw Symbol a b c Size (D L) mm 5 12 5 16 5 12 Color
AC104450

Shape

AC104436

Bolt with washer

5 20

AC104417

6 16

AC104429

D: Thread diameter, L: Effective thread length

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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

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CAUTION Refer to GROUP 52B-SRS Service Precautions P.52B-24 and Air bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-367 before removing the passenger side air bag module.
Do not subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks when removing or installing the instrument panel.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation Removal and Installation of Front Pillar Trim (Refer to P.52A-10). Removal and Installation of Instrument Under Cover (Refer to P.52A-10). Removal and Installation of Glove Box (Refer to P.52A-10). Removal and Installation of Instrument Cover Lower, Air Outlet Garnish (Refer to P.52A-10). Removal and Installation of Audio Unit (Refer to GROUP 54A, Radio with CD Player P.54A-307). Removal and Installation of Audio Visual Navigation Unit, GPS antenna (Refer to GROUP 54A, MMCS P.54A-391). Removal and Installation of Steering shaft (Refer to GROUP 37, Steering Column Shaft P.37-25). Removal and Installation of Hands-free Cellular Phone System (Refer to GROUP 54A, Hands-free Module P.54A-435). Removal and Installation of Sensors (Refer to GROUP 55B, Interior Temperature Sensor P.55B-25).

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INTERIOR
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
AC608286

10
c

11
a
c

4 9
c c

8 5
d

8
e e

4 4 7
c d

7
c b d

3
d c d d d d B A B A d

6 2

12 1
Section A A Section B B Instrument panel side air outlet

Instrument panel side cover

Instrument panel core Note : Claw positions

AC610166 AB

Instrument panel core

Removal steps 1. Instrument panel side cover . Combination meter (Refer to GROUP 54A, Combination Meter P.54A-90). 2. Instrument panel console side cover 3. Instrument panel side air outlet 4. Instrument panel harness clamp 5. Instrument panel assembly Photo sensor (Refer to GROUP 55B, Sensors P.55B-25).

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Removal steps (Continued) Passengers (front) air bag module (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring P.52B-367). Instrument panel side bracket lower Instrument panel holder Instrument panel reinforcement center Ventilator air distribution duct Side defroster duct Defroster nozzle Instrument panel

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GLOVE BOX

52A-5

GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1521011500034

5
Section A A

A A

Instrument panel

Glove box side panel

B B Clip

Section B B

1
Instrument panel

Clip Note : Clip positions

Glove box side panel

AC610054 AB

Removal steps 1. Bottom cover (passenger side) 2. Glove box side panel 3. Glove box damper <Vehicles with glove box damper>

Removal steps (Continued) 4. Glove box 5. Glove box cover

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REMOVAL AND INSTLLATION

INTERIOR
INSTRUMENT CENTER PANEL

INSTRUMENT CENTER PANEL

M1521011300030

1
B A A

4 3
B B

Section B B Instrument panel Instrument panel under cover , Instrument panel Clip Claw

Section A A

Note : Clip positions : Claw positions

Instrument center panel

Instrument panel console box , Instrument center panel

AC610150 AB

Removal steps . Glove box side panel (Refer toP.52A-5). 1. Instrument panel air outlet garnish lower (RH) 2. Instrument center panel

. 3. . 4.

Removal steps (Continued) Floor console assembly (Refer to P.52A-8). Instrument console box Floor console side cover (Refer to P.52A-8). Instrument under cover

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INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL

52A-7

INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1521011700038

A B B C C

Note : Clip positions : Claw positions Section A A Instrument panel Section B B Knee airbag Section C C Claw

Clip

Bottom cover assembly

Claw

Instrument panel cover lower Knee airbag

Instrument panel cover lower

AC610152 AB

Removal steps 1. Instrument panel cover lower 2. Instrument panel air outlet garnish lower (LH)

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INTERIOR
FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY

FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY

M1521005200368

3 4 <M/T> 4 <A/T> 8 16
A A

14

2 15
D D B B

1 10 5

14

12

13 7 11
C

9 6

Note : Clip positions : Claw positions Section A A Section B B Section C C Section D D

1 10

Claw Clip

14
Clip Clip

7
AC608810AB

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FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Removal steps Floor console assembly Heated seat switch Shift knob Floor console panel assembly Floor console assembly Floor console harness Floor console cover Floor console box 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

52A-9
Removal steps (Continued) Floor console lid Floor console Floor console bracket rear Floor console bracket (A) Floor console bracket (B) Floor console side cover Floor console front bracket (LH) Floor console front bracket (RH)

>>A<<

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< FLOOR CONSOLE REASSEMBLY

Floor console Floor console cover

Floor console rear ends (shown in the dotted lines) may damage when removing the floor console cover. You can neglect this damage and floor console is reusable.

AC611409 AB

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INTERIOR
TRIMS

TRIMS
M1521001101049

22 4 Nm 16 3 ft-lb

10 9 5

14 11

4 6

12 13 3 7 2
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

1
AC610310 AB

<<A>>

Removal steps Front scuff plate Cowl side trim Rear seat cushion (Refer toP.52A-23). Rear scuff plate Front door opening trim Rear door opening trim Front pillar trim Lower center pillar trim Upper center pillar trim cap

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Removal steps (Continued) Outer seat belt (Refer toP.52A-28). Upper center pillar trim Rear pillar trim Seat side back (Refer toP.52A-23). Rear shelf trim Rear end trim Trunk side trim Child restraint fitting

Required Special Tool: MB990784: Ornament Remover

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TRIMS

52A-11

CLIP POSITION
B A A A B B D D F F E E K L B H G G H I I I Note : Clip positions : Claw positions Section B B 6, 7, 10 Section C C Claw 9 Clip Clip Section D D H B I H K L A C C B J J

Section A A 6, 10

Clip

Section E E 7

Section F F Claw 7

Section G G 1, 3

Section H H

Clip Claw 2 Claw

Claw

Section I I 1, 3 11

Section J J 12

Section K K 12

Section L L

Claw Claw Clip Clip

AC610026AB

NOTE: Each number in the illustration indicates a part number.

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INTERIOR
TRIMS

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <<A>> UPPER CENTER PILLAR TRIM CAP REMOVAL
MB990784 A A

Remove the opening trim. Remove the upper center pillar trim cap by inserting the special tool MB990784 between the upper center pillar trim and body as shown in the illustration.

Section A A

Upper center pillar trim cap

MB990784

AC606516 AI

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DOOR TRIM

52A-13

DOOR TRIM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
<Front door trim>
M1521006400752

6 7 1

2 12

10

9 11 4 8 3

Note : Clip positions

Section A A Front door trim assembly

A Clip

AC611164AB

Removal steps Front door trim assembly Front door ornament Front door pocket Front lower pad energy absorption Front door trim upper Door inside handle Decoration panel Front door power window switch panel assembly 9. Remote control mirror switch 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Removal steps (Continued) 10. Front door power window switch 11. Front power window switch panel 12. Front door trim lower

Required Special Tool: MB990784: Ornament Remover

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INTERIOR
DOOR TRIM

<Rear door trim>

2 3 6 7 1 10 9 11 8 5 4

NOTE : Clip positions A

Section A A Rear door trim assembly

A Clip

AC611175AB

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Removal steps Rear door trim assembly Rear upper pad energy absorption Rear door ornament Rear door pocket Rear lower pad energy absorption Rear door trim upper Door inside handle

Removal steps (Continued) 8. Rear door power window switch panel assembly 9. Rear door power window switch 10. Rear power window switch panel 11. Rear door trim lower

Required Special Tool: MB990784: Ornament Remover

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HEADLINING

52A-15

HEADLINING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation Removal and Installation of Front Pillar Trim, Upper Center Pillar Trim, Rear Pillar Trim (Refer to P.52A-10). Removal and Installation of Instrument Under Cover (Refer to P.52A-6).
<Vehicles without sunroof>
M1521001400973

<Vehicles with sunroof>

10 8 1 2 7

8 6 1 9

10 1 8 1 5
A

8 4 9

Note (1) (2)

5
: Clip positions : Claw positions Clip

Section A A Claw

3
AC609656 AB

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INTERIOR
HEADLINING Removal steps 1. Assist grip 2. Rear dome light assembly <Vehicles without sunroof> 3. Front dome light 4. Sun visor assembly 5. Sun visor holder 6. Sunroof lid inner weather strip rear <Vehicles with sunroof> 7. Headlining Removal steps (Continued) 8. Assist grip bracket 9. Front side roof energy absorption box <Vehicle with sunroof> 10. Rear side roof energy absorption box <Vehicle with sunroof>

<<A>> <<B>>

Required Special Tool: MB990784: Ornament Remover

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> SUN VISOR HOLDER REMOVAL

Insert the special tool MB990784 into side claws of the sun visor holder through the both sides of the sun visor holder to remove the hinges.
MB990784 Sun visor holder MB990784

AC005512 AF
.

<<B>> HEADLINING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Clip Vinyl cord

To remove the clip, insert a vinyl cord into a clearance between the clip and the headlining, and pass it around the clip. Then, pull out the clip downwards while pulling the vinyl cord.

Headlining

AC600751AD

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INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR

52A-17
M1521002600561

INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
3 Claw A 2 Cover 1 Claw B

1. Disengage claw A and lower the cover in the arrow 1 direction. 2. Push claw B in the arrow 2 direction to unlock, and pull out the mirror in the arrow 3 direction.

AC209066 AD

FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING
M1522001301165

Before removing the front seat assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions P.52B-24 and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-367.

1 1 4
43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

4
43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb 43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

2
43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

2
43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

3 3

43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

AC609288AB

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INTERIOR
FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY 1. Head restraint Front seat assembly removal steps 2. Front seat anchor cover rear 3. Front seat anchor cover front Front seat assembly removal steps (Continued) <<A>> Harness connector >>A<< 4. Front seat assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION

Disconnect the following wiring harness connectors: Connector number
D-35 D-34 D-33 D-32 D-30 D-29 D-28 D-27

Connector name Heated seat connector (driver's seat) <Vehicle with heated seat> Seat slide sensor connector (driver's seat) Seat belt switch connector (driver's seat) Side air bag module (squib) connector (driver's seat) <Vehicles with side air bag> Side air bag module (squib) connector (front passenger's seat) <Vehicles with side air bag> Seat belt switch connector (front passenger's seat) Heated seat connector (passenger's seat) <Vehicle with heated seat> Occupant classification system connector (passenger's seat)

D-27 (4 black) D-28 (2 gray) D-29 (4 black) D-30 (2 yellow) D-32 (2 yellow) D-33 (4 black) D-34 (4 black) D-35 (6)

AC611243 AB

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

1. Temporarily tighten the bolts in all mounting locations shown in the illustration with no load applied to the front seat cushion and check the operation of the seat slide. 2. Tighten the bolts in all mounting locations to the specified torque.

AC610011AB

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FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

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M1522005500287

INSPECTION
.

CONTINUITY TEST OF HEATED SEAT SWITCH

1. Check for continuity between terminals. Item Driver's seat side Switch position HI Tester Specified connection condition 1 5, 3 8 Continuity exists (2 or less)

OFF
ACX00625

1 5, 3 5, 5 Open circuit 8 3 5 Continuity exists (2 or less) Continuity exists (2 or less)

LO

Front HI passenger' s seat side OFF LO

4 5, 8 9

4 5, 5 8, 5 Open circuit 9 5 9 Continuity exists (2 or less)

2. Check that the indicator is lighted at HI or LO when battery voltage is supplied to terminal 5 and terminal 8 is grounded. 3. Check that indicator is lighted when battery voltage is supplied to terminals 2 and terminal 6.
.

SEAT CUSHION HEATER CHECK

Measure the resistance between terminals. Standard value: At room temperature 20 C (68 F) Between terminals 1 and terminal 2 Standard type: Approximately 3.82 4.66 ohms Spots type: Approximately 4.47 5.48 ohms Between terminals 1 and terminal 4 Standard type: 8.90 10.88 ohms Spots type: 8.79 10.75 ohms
AC610374

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INTERIOR
FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

SEATBACK HEATER CHECK

Measure the resistance between terminals. Standard value: At room temperature 20 C (68 F) Standard type: 4.86 5.94 ohms Spots type: 4.06 4.96 ohms

1 2

AC200100

HEATED SEAT RELAY CONTINUITY CHECK

Battery voltage Tester connection Not applied
Heated seat relay

Specified condition Open circuit Continuity exists (2 or less)

3 4

4 3 1 2

Connect 3 4 terminal 1 to the positive battery terminal Connect terminal 2 to the negative battery terminal

AC610364 AB

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FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

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M1522001501211

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

13 14 16 17 18

AC506551

21 19 22
N 20

15 N

8 6 7 10 12
41 10 Nm 30 8 ft-lb

10

41 10 Nm 30 8 ft-lb

5 4 11 23 3 2 1

AC609289AB

<<A>>

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

<<B>>

Disassembly steps Height adjuster lever cap Height adjuster lever Reclining adjuster cap Reclining adjuster lever Side shield cover Inner seat belt Hinge cover Side shield inner cover Reclining adjuster upper cover Reclining adjuster cover Harness Hook Front seatback pad and frame assembly Head restraint guide

15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

Disassembly steps (Continued) Hog ling Front seatback cover Front seatback pad Front seatback frame Front seat cushion assembly Hog ling Front seat cushion cover Front seat cushion pad Front seat cushion frame

Required Special Tool: MB990784: Ornament Remover

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INTERIOR
FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> HEIGHT ADJUSTER CAP REMOVAL

Height adjuster lever cover MB990784

Use special tool MB990784 as shown to remove the height adjuster lever cover.
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AC609290 AB

<<B>> HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE REMOVAL

ACX01300AB

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REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

52A-23

REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
<Bench seat>
M1522001800639

43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

3
43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

2 4
AC611154AB

>>C<< >>A<<

1. 2. 3.

Removal steps Rear seat head restraint Rear seat cushion assembly Rear seatback assembly

4. 5.

Removal steps (Continued) Rear seat hook Luggage room partition board

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<Sprit seat>

INTERIOR
REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
21 4 Nm 15 3 ft-lb

1 4

10 1
21 4 Nm 15 3 ft-lb

38 13 Nm 28 10 ft-lb

10

43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb 43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

6 5 8 9 7

43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

AC609245AB

>>C<< >>B<< >>B<< >>A<<

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Removal steps Rear seat head restraint Rear seat cushion assembly Rear seat hook Rear seatback side assembly (RH) Rear seatback side assembly (LH) Rear seatback assembly (RH)

>>A<< 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Removal steps (Continued) Rear seatback assembly (LH) Spacer Snap ring Rear seat armrest Rear seat striker

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REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

52A-25

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< INSTALLATION OF REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (LH)/REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (RH)

Center hinge bracket of rear seatback assembly (LH) Center hinge bracket of rear seatback assembly (RH)

Place the center hinge bracket of the rear seatback assembly (LH) on top of the center hinge bracket of the rear seatback assembly (RH) for installation.

AC609262 AB

>>B<< INSTALLATION OF REAR SEATBACK SIDE ASSEMBLY (LH)/REAR SEATBACK SIDE ASSEMBLY (RH)
Rear seatback side assembly

Press the rear seatback side assembly in the direction shown in the illustration and fit the attachment wire into the hook securely to install the rear seatback side assembly.

Attachment wire Hook

AC609261AB

>>C<< INSTALLATION OF REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

Fit the rear seat cushion into the rear seat hook securely.
Rear seat cushion assembly

Rear seat hook

AC609260AB

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

INTERIOR
REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
M1522002000766

5 7 5 5 6

3 4N

1N
AC609246AB

1. 2. 3. 4.

Disassembly steps Hog ring Rear seat cushion cover Rear seat cushion pad Hog ring

5. 6. 7.

Disassembly steps (Continued) Rear seat head restraint guide Rear seatback cover Rear seatback pad

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REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

52A-27

19 18 26 27 28

22 20 N 21 N 10 8N 9 N 10

N 17
22 4 Nm 16 3 ft-lb

16
N 23

2 24

25

22 4 Nm 16 3 ft-lb

6 12 3 11 N
22 4 Nm 16 3 ft-lb

15 14 13 5 4N

7 1N

AC609247AB

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Disassembly steps Hog ring Rear seat cushion cover Rear seat cushion pad Hog ring Rear seatback side cover (LH) Rear seatback side pad (LH) Rear seatback armrest board Rear seat folding knob garnish Rear seat folding knob Rear seat head restraint guide Hog ring Center hinge bracket (LH) Side hinge bracket (LH) Rear seatback cover (LH)

15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.

Disassembly steps (Continued) Rear seatback pad (LH) Rear seatback frame (LH) Hog ring Rear seatback side cover (RH) Rear seatback side pad (RH) Rear seat folding knob garnish Rear seat folding knob Rear seat head restraint guide Hog ring Side hinge bracket (RH) Center hinge bracket (RH) Rear seatback cover (RH) Rear seatback pad (RH) Rear seatback frame (RH)

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INTERIOR
FRONT SEAT BELT

FRONT SEAT BELT

M1523001300972

CAUTION SRS: Before removing and installing the seat belts with pre-tensioner, refer to GROUP 52B SRS Service Precautions P.52B-24 and Seat Belt with Pre-tensioner P.52B-393.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation Turn the ignition key to the LOOK (OFF) position. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
AC608130

43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

2 1

4
43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

5 1 Nm 44 9 in-lb 43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

5
AC610305 AB

<<A>>

Outer seat belt removal steps 1. Center pillar trim cup Lower center pillar trim (Refer to P.52A-10). 2. Upper center pillar trim (Refer to P.52A-10). 3. Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52B, Seat Belt with Pre-tensioner P.52B-389). 4. Adjustable seat belt anchor

Inner seat belt removal steps 5. Harness connector Shield cover (Refer to P.52A-21). 6. Inner seat belt

Required Special Tool: MB990784: Ornament Remover

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FRONT SEAT BELT

52A-29

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> UPPER CENTER PILLAR TRIM CAP REMOVAL

MB990784 A A

Remove the opening trim. Remove the upper center pillar trim cap by inserting the special tool MB990784 between the upper center pillar trim and body as shown in the illustration.

Section A A

Upper center pillar trim cap

MB990784

AC606516 AI

INSPECTION
.

M1523004400451

SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK (DRIVERS SIDE)

Item Fastened seat belt Unfastened seat belt Fastened seat belt Unfastened seat belt Tester connection 1 2 1 2 Specified condition Open circuit Continuity exists (2 or less) Open circuit Continuity exists (2 or less)

3 4 3 4

AC610208

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INTERIOR
FRONT SEAT BELT

SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK (PASSENGERS SIDE)

Item Fastened seat belt Unfastened seat belt Tester connection 1 2 1 2 Specified condition Open circuit Continuity exists (2 or less)

AC610208

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REAR SEAT BELT

52A-31

REAR SEAT BELT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb
M1523001600810

4
43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb 43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

3 5
43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb 43 8 Nm 32 6 ft-lb

1 2 1
Removal steps Rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to P.52A-23). Rear seatback assembly (Refer to P.52A-23). Rear shelf trim (Refer to P.52A-10). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
AC609742 AB

Removal steps (Continued) Inner seat belt Center seat belt, inner Center seat belt, outer Outer seat belt Lower child anchor bracket

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