1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Remove the hanger rubber in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.

4. Remove nuts.
CAUTION:
Removing the rear bumper reinforcement without supporting it could cause the rear bumper reinforcement to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the rear bumper reinforcement from falling.

5. Remove the rear bumper reinforcement in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
Rear Bumper Removal/InstallationTransfer Oil Seal Replacement [Fw6 Ax EL]
Transfer oil seal (LH)
1. Drain the transfer oil..
2. Remove the transfer from the vehicle..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the lip area of the oil seal
(LH) as shown in the figure and remove the oil seal (LH).
4. Using the SST and a hammer, tap the new seal into pla ...
Knock Sensor (Ks)
Purpose/Function
Detects abnormal combustion in the cylinder as basic information for mainly
determining the ignition timing.
Detects abnormal combustion in the combustion chamber and inputs it to the
PCM as a knocking signal.
Construction
Installed on the cylinder ...
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