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For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly.

Your vehicle may have hideaway rear storage bins. It provides extra storage space for the rear of the vehicle.

To open the hideaway rear storage bins, pull up on the door latch located on the front of the cover. The hideaway rear storage bins cover has two automatic prop rods to hold it up and in place.

To close the cover, you must pull one of the prop rod linkages toward you while holding onto the door latch and lower the cover to close it.

Removing the Hideaway Rear Storage Bins

  1. Make sure that all items are off the hideaway rear storage bins and that they are empty.
  2. Turn the hand knob, located at the rear of the hideaway rear storage bins, counterclockwise until the knob is loose.
  3. Lift up on the hand knob, then grip and pull up on the hideaway rear storage bins to remove them from the vehicle.

Replacing the Hideaway Rear Storage Bins

  1. Make sure the third row seat is properly installed in the vehicle. See Third Row Seat for more information. If the third row seat is not in the vehicle with the hideaway rear storage bins, the hideaway rear storage bins will not be locked into the correct position in the vehicle.
  2. Make sure that the hideaway rear storage bins are empty and closed.
  3. Lift the hideaway rear storage bins up and into the rear of the vehicle.
  4. Slide the hideaway rear storage bins in and align it to the rear seat.
  5. Press down on the front of the hideaway rear storage bins so the center is aligned on the sill mounting bracket.
  6. Turn the hand knob clockwise until it is tight.
  7. Pull up on the hideaway rear storage bins to make sure they are locked into place.

The cover of the hideaway rear storage bins can be left in its upright position while the vehicle is moving.

The hideaway rear storage bins and the third row seat both have a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs (181.6 kg).

NoticeOverloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.