1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk board.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. Trunk side trim.
e. D-pillar trim.
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Remove the fastener A.

5. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1) while detaching the pin B.
6. Remove the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure while detaching guide C, tabs D.
CAUTION:
If the C-pillar trim is pulled in the direction of the arrow (1) forcefully, guide C may be damaged. Carefully pull the C-pillar trim so as not to damage guide C.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
B Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation
Center Panel Removal/InstallationDown Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The down switch detects the shift down operation of the selector lever.
The down switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN and is used for manual
shift control and engine-transaxle integration control.
Construction
The down switch is installed to the se ...
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway
in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn sig ...
Fuel Filler Cap Inspection
Leakage Inspection
1. Perform the following tester (evaporative emission system tester (134-01049A))
self-test:
NOTE:
If the tester does not work correctly during self-test, refer to the tester
operators manual for more detailed procedures.
a. Verify that the gas cylinder valve ...