1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the service hole cover tab and trunk side trim.

4. Pull out the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover hook from the trunk side trim.

5. Remove the service hole cover.
6. Disconnect the connector.

7. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

8. While pressing the cap tab in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure, push out the rear accessory socket in the direction of arrow (4) to detach the cap tab from the socket.

9. Pull the rear accessory socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

10. While pressing the cap tab in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure, push out the cap in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure to detach the cap tab from the trunk side trim.

11. Remove the cap.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Accessory Socket Inspection
Safety SystemsDifferential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Construction
The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential
carr ...
Oil Control Valve (OCV)
Purpose, Function
The OCV switches the oil passage to the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator
to control the opening/closing period of the exhaust valve.
Construction
The OCV is installed to the exhaust camshaft cap (No.1).
The OCV consists of a spool valve wh ...
Panel Light
Purpose
The panel light adjusts the instrument cluster and steering switch illumination
brightness.
Function
The instrument cluster adjusts the brightness of the following illumination
lights when a TNS illumination signal sent via CAN transmission from the front
body co ...