CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach the clip A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the rear belt line molding in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
4. Rotate the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs B.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Disassembly/AssemblyTransfer Oil Inspection [Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil level plug with the washer.
3. Checking by hand, verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug hole.
If the oil level is low, add the specified amount and type of oil through
the oil level plug hole.
Transfer oil
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Power Steering
Power Steering
• Power steering is only operable when the
engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable,
you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering
vibrate ...
Shift Point Control (Automatic Shift Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM implements auto shift control according to the vehicle speed and
accelerator pedal depression amount while in D position.
When the vehicle is stopped with the selector lever is in the D position
and the brake pedal depressed, the neutral idle control is performed ...