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

1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach the clip A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the rear belt line molding in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
4. Rotate the rear beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs B.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Disassembly/AssemblyFront Buckle Removal/Installation
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
2. Remove the front seat..
3. Disconnect the front buckle connector.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Remove the front buckle.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger-side (with buckle switch) ...
Expansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly to
facilitate vaporization of the atomized refrigerant at the evaporator, and adjusts
the refr ...
Fan Switch Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Shift lever knob (MTX).
b. Glove compartment.
c. Front console box.
d. Shift panel.
e. Upper panel.
f. Rear console.
g. Side wall.
h. Decoration panel.
i. Front console.
3. Remove the climate control u ...