1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper column cover.
3. Using a phillips screwdriver, remove fasteners.
NOTE:
When pulling up the shaft of fasteners using a phillips screwdriver, the shaft will not be pulled up if it is rotated by pressing the driver. To pull up the shaft of fastener, use the phillips screwdriver to lightly contact fasteners.

4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the meter hood in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching the clips A, pins B.

5. Disconnect the start switch connector
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate Upper Trim Removal/Installation
Rear Door Checker Removal/InstallationClock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
2. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover..
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated ...
Driveline/Axle SST
Front and Rear Axle
49 T028 3A0
Ball joint puller set
49 T028 301
Dust boot installer
49 U034 204
Dust boot installer
49 W032 310
Support block
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Oil Filter Replacement
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...