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.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the D-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3) while detaching clips A, pins B.

4. Pull the D-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (4) and remove the D-pillar trim while detaching the guide C.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Column Cover Removal/Installation
Dashboard Disassembly/AssemblyBlind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) System
Outline
The blind spot monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from
the rear blind spots, and illuminates the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror
glass. When the BSM indicator light is illuminated and the turn light switch
is turned on to the side in which the indica ...
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.
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Hood Latch Switch
Purpose
Detects the open/closed condition of the hood.
Function
The hood latch switch is utilized in the theft-deterrent system control.
For the theft-deterrent system, refer to (see THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM.).
Construction
Built into the hood latch ...