1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the service hole cover.

3. Detach the screw from the front door key cylinder.

NOTE:
The screw cannot be removed because the front outer handle bracket has a stopper which prevents the screw from falling.
4. While pressing the outer handle bracket tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the front door key cylinder in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the outer handle bracket and the front door key cylinder.

5. Remove the front door key cylinder from the outer handle bracket.
6. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.

7. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to lift up the collar cap, and detach the collar cap from the front door key cylinder tab.
8. Remove the collar cap from the front door key cylinder.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Door Key Cylinder Switch InspectionTowing Description
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Non Return Valve
Purpose, Function
Assures safety by preventing fuel from returning to the fuel filler opening.
Construction
The non-return valve cannot be removed as it is installed inside the fuel
tank.
2WD
AWD
A single valve type has been adopted for the non-return v ...
Pressure Control Solenoid [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The pressure control solenoid adjusts the pressure control solenoid pressure
and controls the line pressure based on the control signal from the TCM.
Construction
The pressure control solenoid is installed to the solenoid control valve
body.
The pre ...