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

1. Fully open the front door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the front side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.

4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.
5. Pull up the rear side of front beltline molding in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure.
6. Rotate the front beltline molding in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching tabs B.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Floor Under Cover Removal/Installation
Front Bumper Disassembly/AssemblyPressure Sensor [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The pressure sensor determines at an earlier stage whether to detonate the
air bag on the side of the vehicle (around front door) receiving an impact.
This is for improved accuracy of the side air bag operation (deployment).
Function
When the vehicle is involved in ...
Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touching it ...
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