WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.
1. Using a utility knife, carefully remove the double-sided adhesive tape in the locations shown below.
CAUTION:
When removing the double-sided adhesive tape, be careful not to damage clip A.

2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove the protector in the direction of arrow (1).

3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove clip A in the direction of arrow (2).

4. Remove the front sash molding in the direction of arrow in the order of (3), (4), (5) while detaching clip B.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Sash Molding Installation
Rear Door Trim Disassembly/AssemblyHood Latch Switch
Purpose
Detects the open/closed condition of the hood.
Function
The hood latch switch is utilized in the theft-deterrent system control.
For the theft-deterrent system, refer to (see THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM.).
Construction
Built into the hood latch ...
Down Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The down switch detects the shift down operation of the selector lever.
The down switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN and is used for manual
shift control and engine-transaxle integration control.
Construction
The down switch is installed to the se ...
Awd Control Module Configuration
CAUTION:
When performing configuration, it is necessary to read the coupling component
calibration data from the AWD control module before replacing it. Connect the
M-MDS to the vehicle and perform vehicle identification before removing the
AWD control module. The coupling component ...