1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof system).
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front map light.
d. Sunvisor.
e. Front scuff plate.
f. Rear scuff plate.
g. B-pillar lower trim.
h. Adjust anchor cover.
i. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt.
j. B-pillar upper trim.
k. Assist handle.
l. Trunk board.
m. Trunk end trim.
n. Trunk side trim.
o. D-pillar trim.
p. C-pillar trim.
3. Disconnect the roof wiring harness connector and remove the roof wiring harness connector clip from the body.
4. Disconnect the rear washer hose C. (with rear washer system).
5. Temporarily install the seaming welt shown in the figure to the headliner.
CAUTION:
If fasteners are removed without temporarily installing the seaming welt, the headliner may fall off and the part may be damaged. Before removing fasteners, temporarily install the seaming welt to prevent the headliner from falling off.
6. Remove fasteners.
7. Partially peel back the seaming welt. Take the headliner out from the opened liftgate.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Side Sill Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
Side sill (front side)
1. Rough cut the 2 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 18 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
3. Remove the cabin side outer frame (outer side sill).
Side sill (component)
1. Rough cut the 3 l ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Inspection
WARNING:
Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while
differential oil is hot.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor connector and remove the
differential oil temperature sensor.
3. Wrap ...
Fresh Air Duct
Purpose, Function
Conducts fresh air from outside the engine compartment.
Increases air density by taking fresh air, which is cooler than the engine
compartment, to enhance the charging efficiency, ensuring the combustion stability.
Construction
The fresh-air duct is i ...