Removal
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Remove caps A.
3. Remove nuts B.
4. Attach a piece of wire between the liftgate striker and liftgate latch to hold the liftgate in the half-opened position as shown below.
5. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the locations shown below to remove clips C and D in the direction of the arrow (1).
6. Using a utility knife, carefully remove the double-sided adhesive tape in the locations shown below.
CAUTION:
Be careful not the damage the vehicle's paint during tape removal.
7. Pull the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2) and remove it while detaching clips E.
CAUTION:
When removing the rear spoiler clips E, the rear spoiler may fall and be damaged. Perform the rear spoiler clip removal using two people.
Installation
NOTE:
To facilitate the procedure after rear spoiler installation, peel the protective tape adhered during removal before installing the rear spoiler.
1. When a rear spoiler is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
a. Remove the packing and protector remaining on the rear spoiler after removal.
b. Remove any grease and dirt from the packing and protector affixing area.
c. Affix packing and protector to the position shown in the figure.
d. If the protector is damaged, replace the part that is damaged with a new protector.
2. Push the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and install the rear spoiler while install clips C, D and E.
3. Install nuts B.
4. Install caps A.
5. Install the liftgate upper trim.
Wiper Bracket Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...
Front Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Boot band (transaxle side (large diameter))
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side (Large Diameter)) Disassembly Note.)
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side (Large Diameter) ...
Power Brake Unit
Purpose/Function
A 9.8-inch, single diaphragm type power brake unit has been adopted, achieving
compatibility between high braking performance and excellent brake feeling.
Construction
The power brake unit cannot be disassembled. Therefore, if there is any malfunction
in th ...