1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Remove the hanger rubber in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.

4. Remove nuts.
CAUTION:
Removing the rear bumper reinforcement without supporting it could cause the rear bumper reinforcement to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the rear bumper reinforcement from falling.

5. Remove the rear bumper reinforcement in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
Rear Bumper Removal/InstallationFloor Covering Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Front side trim.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. B-pillar lower trim.
e. Rear seat cushion.
f. Front seat.
g. Lower anchor of the front seat belt (without lap pre-tensioner seat belt).
h. La ...
Mechanical
Outline
The sliding resistance*1 has been reduced by:
the adoption of a rocker arm (built into needle roller bearing)
reducing load on the valve spring
narrowing down the crankshaft journal
optimizing the piston skirt shape
adoption of ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Construction
The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential
carr ...