Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, there is an impact absorbing space which facilitates impact absorption.
The large space between the hood and the engine facilitates impact absorption.

Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Hood AdjustmentSpeedometer
Purpose
The speedometer notifies the driver of the speed at which the vehicle is
traveling.
Function
The instrument cluster controls the speedometer needle based on the vehicle
speed signal from the PCM and displays the current vehicle speed.
Construction
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Rain Sensor
Outline
The rain sensor detects the amount of rainfall and calculates the wiper operation
speed, and outputs a windshield wiper control signal to the front body control
module (FBCM) to perform automatic wiper operation (auto wiper system) according
to the amount of rainfall.
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Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while
differential oil is hot.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor connector.
3. Remove the differential oil temperature sensor.
4. ...