NOTE:
Fogging or condensation on the inside of the rear combination lights may occur due to a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the combination lights. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the temperature inside the rear combination lights rises after illuminating the brake/taillight bulbs or a period of time has elapsed.
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 connectors.
7. Remove the nuts.
8. To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
When the rear combination light is removed from the body, perform the procedure after affixing protective tape to the body. Otherwise, the body could interfere with the rear combination light and cause scratching or damage to the body.
9. Pull the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove the rear combination light hook from the clip.
10. Pull out the rear combination light pin.
11. Remove the rear combination light.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Pressure Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the pressure sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the pressure sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the ne ...
Floor Side Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 35 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure, then remove the
floor side panel No.1.
2. Drill the 5 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
3. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (C) from rear wheel housing shown in the
figure. ...
Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during
shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being damaged.
Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eye ...