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/InstallationPower Flow [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Power flow
1 GR
2 GR
3 GR
4 GR
5 GR
6 GR
REVERSE
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Shroud Upper Reinforcement Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 4 locations shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling the 4 locations shown in the figure, do not drill a hole all
the way through or there could be a problem when installing the new part.
2. Remove the shroud upper reinforcement ...
Air Bag System Service Cautions [Standard Deployment Control System]
Air Bag System Component Disassembly
Disassembling the air bag system components could cause it to not operate
(deploy) normally. Never disassemble any air bag system components.
Air Bag Module, Pre-tensioner Seat Belt Handling
Oil, grease, or water on the air bag modules ...