CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

1. Fully open the front door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the front side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.

4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.
5. Pull up the rear side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure.
6. Rotate the front beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs B.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Floor Under Cover Removal/Installation
Front Bumper Disassembly/AssemblyHood Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector..
4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
NOTE:
Inspect the continuity when the hood is open and closed.
If the operation as i ...
Steering Column And Shaft
Purpose/Function
The steering input force, generated when the driver operates the steering
wheel, is transmitted to the steering gear.
Construction
The steering column and shaft consists of the steering column with a built-in
EPS mechanism and the intermediate shaft.
...
Pre Tensioner Seat Belt [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The pre-tensioner seat belt retracts and tightens the seat belt webbing to
protect the front passengers during a collision.
Function
The pre-tensioner seat belts operate (deploy) based on the operation signal
from the SAS control module to instantly retract and tigh ...