1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk board.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. Trunk side trim.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the D-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3) while detaching clips A, pins B.

4. Pull the D-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (4) and remove the D-pillar trim while detaching the guide C.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Column Cover Removal/Installation
Dashboard Disassembly/AssemblyWheel Alignment Pre Inspection
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, in an unloaded condition*, with the wheels
straight forward.
*: Unloaded condition.....Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are
at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
2. Inspect the tire pressure.
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Shift Point Control (Manual Shift Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM operates the manual shift control when the M position is selected.
If the M position is selected, manual shifting is prioritized according to
the driver’s shift up/shift down operation. However, to assure driving safety
and protect the ATX, minimum automatic sh ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection
Resistance Inspection
WARNING:
When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until
it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.
ECT Sensor No.1
1. Remove the ECT sensor No.1..
2. Place the ECT sensor No.1 in water with a thermometer, and heat the water
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