Body Measurements
Before removal or rough?cutting, first measure the body at and around the damaged area against the standard reference dimension specifications. If there is deformation, use frame repair equipment to make a rough correction.

Prevention of Body Deformation
Use a clamp or a jack for removal and reinforce at and around the rough?cutting location to prevent deforming of the body.

Selection of Cut?and?join Locations
For parts where complete replacement is not feasible, careful cutting and joining operations should be followed. If the location to be cut is a flat area where there is no reinforcement, the selected cutting location should be where the welding distortion will be minimal.

Removal of Associated Parts
Protect moldings, garnishes, and ornaments with tape when removing associated parts.
Rough Cutting of Damaged Panel
Verify that there are no parts (such as pipes, hoses, and wiring harness) nearby or on the opposite side of a panel which could be damaged by heat.
For cut?and?join areas, allow for an overlap of 30—50 mm {1.2—1.9 in} and then rough?cut the damaged panel.

Efficient Installation Of Body Panels
Energy Absorbing Form Removal/InstallationSeat Weight Sensor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
CAUTION:
If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor
inspection using the M-MDS.
Removal of the passenger-side seat
Loosening and retightening of passenger’s seat fixing bolts
Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision
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TCM Configuration [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
NOTE:
The TCM is built into the control valve body.
1. Verify TCM configuration implementation necessity for replacement parts.
Replacement part
Configuration necessity
Control valve body replacement
Necessary
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Slide Motor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both side ...