WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the front shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at point A shown in the figure so the gas can escape.

Point A: 340 mm {13.4 in}
3. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point B shown in the figure to drain the oil.
Point B: 145 mm {5.71 in}
4. Turn the hole made in Step 3 downwards and drain the oil by pumping the piston rod up and down several times.
5. Cut off the bottom end of the front shock absorber.
6. Dispose of waste oil according to local waste disposal laws.
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
Front Shock Absorber InspectionOil Control Valve (OCV) Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the ignition coil/ion sensors..
4. Remove the cylinder head cover..
5. Remove in ...
Adjuster Anchor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
The side air bag sensor is attached to the lower part of the B-pillar. When
working around the B-pillar, disconnect the negative battery cable or work carefully,
avoiding excessive impact to the lower part of the B-pillar (with side air bag
sensor No.1).
1. Switch the ...
Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Adjustment
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Operate the windshield wiper at low speed.
3. Verify that the windshield wiper operates at low speed and stop the windshield
wiper.
4. Verify that the windshield wiper stops at the auto-stop position.
5. Remove the windshield wiper arm and b ...