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/AssemblyAir Bag System [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Outline
The air bag system is a device that supplements the passenger restraint function
of the seat belts. The air bag system will not have the designed effect if the
seat belts are not worn properly.
The air bag system is composed of the following parts:
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AWD
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
• AWD provides excellent drivability
on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
• A system malfunction or operation conditions
are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Light ...
Solar Radiation Sensor [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The solar radiation sensor detects the sunlight intensity emitted to the
cabin.
Function
The solar radiation sensor converts the detected solar radiation amount to
an electric signal.
Construction
A photodiode (light receiving diode) has been adopted fo ...