Body Measurements
Before removal or rough?cutting, first measure the body at and around the damaged area against the standard reference dimension specifications. If there is deformation, use frame repair equipment to make a rough correction.

Prevention of Body Deformation
Use a clamp or a jack for removal and reinforce at and around the rough?cutting location to prevent deforming of the body.

Selection of Cut?and?join Locations
For parts where complete replacement is not feasible, careful cutting and joining operations should be followed. If the location to be cut is a flat area where there is no reinforcement, the selected cutting location should be where the welding distortion will be minimal.

Removal of Associated Parts
Protect moldings, garnishes, and ornaments with tape when removing associated parts.
Rough Cutting of Damaged Panel
Verify that there are no parts (such as pipes, hoses, and wiring harness) nearby or on the opposite side of a panel which could be damaged by heat.
For cut?and?join areas, allow for an overlap of 30—50 mm {1.2—1.9 in} and then rough?cut the damaged panel.

Efficient Installation Of Body Panels
Energy Absorbing Form Removal/InstallationSide Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
If the side air bag module is installed with debris i ...
Gear Position Indicator [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The gear position indicator illuminates while under manual shift control
and displays the gear number while driving.
Construction
The gear position indicator is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
The TCM sends a gear position indic ...
Liftgate Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the stay damper, liftgate hinge securing bolt, or liftgate without
supporting the liftgate may cause the liftgate to fall off and injure you. When
removing the stay damper, liftgate hinge, or liftgate, always use two persons
to perform the work.
1. Disconnect ...