CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

1. Fully open the front door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the front side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.

4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.
5. Pull up the rear side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure.
6. Rotate the front beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs B.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Floor Under Cover Removal/Installation
Front Bumper Disassembly/AssemblyUpper Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front console box.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Shift panel.
3. Open the console lid.
4. Remove the button, then open the fastener.
5. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the upper panel ...
Front Seat Back Trim 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)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both ...
Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection
1. Remove the steering gear and linkage..
2. Remove the tie-rod end and boot..
3. Measure the rotation torque of the pinion shaft using a crescent wrench and
pull scale. (speed measurement reference 5 В°/s)
a. Install the crescent wrench to the steering gear.
b. Measure the length fr ...