1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the service hole cover tab and trunk side trim.

4. Pull out the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover hook from the trunk side trim.

5. Remove the service hole cover.
6. Disconnect the connector.

7. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

8. While pressing the cap tab in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure, push out the rear accessory socket in the direction of arrow (4) to detach the cap tab from the socket.

9. Pull the rear accessory socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

10. While pressing the cap tab in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure, push out the cap in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure to detach the cap tab from the trunk side trim.

11. Remove the cap.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Accessory Socket Inspection
Safety SystemsPresilencer
Purpose, Function
Reduces the exhaust noise.
Construction
The presilencer is installed to the rear of the TWC.
2WD
AWD
The presilencer consists of the filters, stuffing and wool-stainless.
2WD
AWD
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Brake/Taillight Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the serv ...
Accelerator Pedal, Kickdown Switch
Purpose, Function
The driver's intentions are transmitted to the PCM via the accelerator pedal.
Kickdown switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed carelessly, kickdown control will be
implemented based on the accelera ...