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/InstallationPID/Data Monitor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “RCM”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify the PID da ...
Hill Launch Assist (Hla)
Purpose/Function
The hill launch assist (HLA) is a function which assists the driver in accelerating
the vehicle on a slope by activating the traction control solenoid valve in
the DSC HU/CM when the vehicle begins accelerating on a slope, and maintaining/reducing
brake fluid pressur ...
Shift Pressure Control (Learning Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM optimizes the hydraulic pressure for clutch engagement and disengagement
through learning correction of the clutch engagement pressure.
NOTE:
The clutch engagement pressure learning value stored in the TCM is not cleared
even if the negative battery termina ...