1. Set the rear over fender aside..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove the clip A in the direction of arrow (1).

3. Slide the side step molding in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove clips B from side step molding.
4. After removing the side step molding, remove clip A, clips B from the body using a fastener remover.
5. Install clip A, clips B to the side step molding.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Side Sill Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Speaker Grille Removal/InstallationFront Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped
with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly
you must wear the seat belt properly.
Pretensioners:
In moderate or severe frontal or nearfrontal accidents, the front air bag and ...
Engine Coolant Protection Inspection
1. Measure the engine coolant temperature and specific gravity using a thermometer
and a hydrometer.
CAUTION:
Use engine coolant at a concentration that meets the environmental conditions
in which the vehicle is driven, otherwise engine damage could occur.
The engine has alumi ...
Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
• Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS
unit)
• Front air bag sensors
• Air bag modules
• Side crash sensors
• Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system
warning light
• Fron ...