Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, there is an impact absorbing space which facilitates impact absorption.
The large space between the hood and the engine facilitates impact absorption.

Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Hood AdjustmentPower Outer Mirror Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the power outer mirror switch..
3. Verify that the continuity between the power outer mirror switch terminals
is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the power outer mirror switch..
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Pressure Sensor [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The pressure sensor determines at an earlier stage whether to detonate the
air bag on the side of the vehicle (around front door) receiving an impact.
This is for improved accuracy of the side air bag operation (deployment).
Function
When the vehicle is involved in ...
Coupling Component Calibration Data Writing
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the toolbox
of the M-MDS.
Select “Chassis”.
3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
Select “4WD/AWD”.
Select “Coupling Calibra ...