1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate recess.
d. Liftgate lower trim.
e. Rear spoiler.
f. Rear wiper arm and blade.
g. Rear wiper motor.
3. Using a screwdriver wrapped in protective tape, pull the antenna feeder No.3 connector in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure while pressing glass antenna terminal in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, and disengage the glass antenna terminal from the antenna feeder No.3 connector. (with SIRIUS satellite radio system)
4. Disconnect the antenna feeder No.3 connector. (with SIRIUS satellite radio system)
5. Disconnect the filament connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (3), (4) shown in the figure.
6. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE:
Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
7. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.
WARNING:
Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
NOTE:
Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.
8. Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
9. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
10. Pinch pins from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
11. Remove the rear window glass.
Lift Motor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
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Ion Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects ion generation in the combustion chamber for detecting pre-ignition.
Detects ions which occur due to fuel combustion as current by applying bias
voltage to the spark plug, which is amplified in the ignition coil internal
circuit and input to the PCM.
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Control System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
1. Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial
screen of the M-MDS.
Select the “Module Programming”.
Select “Programmable Parameters”.
Select menu in the R_BCM.
3. Select an item name, and then ...