If necessary, remove the front grab handle bracket (A) and the rear grab handle bracket (B).
NOTE:
The grab handle bracket was joined up the tab plates of the side curtain airbag. Prying the tab plates by force makes it possible to remove the bracket.
Take care not to damage the side curtain airbag.
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Remove the bolts (C, D, E).
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With a flat-tip screwdriver, carefully pry up a gap between the front tab plate (F) and the grab handle bracket to detach the joint (G).
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Repeat preceding step at the rear tab plate (H) portion to detach the plate from the bracket.