1. Perform the front door glass preparation..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
c. Front door key cylinder.
d. Front door glass.
e. Front door module panel.
f. Front door latch and lock actuator.
Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Lock-Side Inspection
1. Press in the latch lever of the front door latch and lock actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.

2. Rotate the front door key cylinder in the direction of the arrow until it stops to set the front door key cylinder switch to the locked condition.

3. To verify that the switch is in the locked position, press down the rod holder in the direction of the arrow and verify that the latch lever does not move.

NOTE:
If the latch lever moves, the front door key cylinder switch is not in the locked position. Repeat the procedure from Step 1.
4. Verify that the continuity of the front door key cylinder is as indicated in the table.


If not as indicated in the table, replace the front door latch and lock actuator.
Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Unlock-Side Inspection
1. Press in the latch lever of the front door latch and lock actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.

2. Rotate the front door key cylinder in the direction of the arrow until it stops to set the front door key cylinder switch to the unlocked condition.

3. To verify that the switch is in the unlocked position, press down the rod holder in the direction of the arrow and verify that the latch lever moves.

NOTE:
If the latch lever does not move, the front door key cylinder switch is not in the unlocked position. Repeat the procedure from Step 2.
4. Verify that the continuity of the front door key cylinder is as indicated in the table.


If not as indicated in the table, replace the front door latch and lock actuator.
Front Door Key Cylinder Removal/Installation
Key Cylinder SwitchCamshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When replacing the CMP sensor, make sure there is no foreign material on
it such as metal shavings. If it is installed with foreign material, the sensor
output signal will malfunction resulting from fluctuation in magnetic flux and
cause a deterioration in engine control.
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Air Bag Module Inspection
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bag module, which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect an
air bag module. Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the
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