Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, there is an impact absorbing space which facilitates impact absorption.
The large space between the hood and the engine facilitates impact absorption.

Front Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Hood AdjustmentSpeaker Grille Removal/Installation
Center Speaker Grille
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into shown in the figure and remove
hooks A in the direction of arrow (1).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the center speaker grille
in the direction of arrow (2) while detaching hooks B.
3. ...
Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation
Selector Lever Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
4. Remove the selector cable (selector lever side)..
5. Remove the nuts from the selector lever.
6. Remove the knob.
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Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [Full Auto Air
Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (driver-side).
b. Front side trim (driver-side).
c. Switch panel.
d. Decoration panel.
e. Shift lever knob (MTX).
f. Front console box.
g. Shift panel.
h. Upper panel.
i. Rear console. ...