CAUTION:
Affix the protective tape to the position (body side) shown in the figure.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove fasteners A.
4. Pull the rear over fender in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure above, then peel it back while removing clips B.
CAUTION:
After removing clips B, insert a rag between the rear fender panel and the rear over fender to prevent the rear fender panel and clips B from being damaged.
5. Remove the rear splash shield..
6. Remove screw B.
7. Remove screws C.
8. Remove fasteners D.
9. Pull the end of the rear bumper (A) in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, while removing tabs.
CAUTION:
The rear bumper and rear bumper slider are engaged firmly. If they are disengaged forcibly the bumper could fall and be damaged. Perform the servicing carefully when disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider.
When disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider, the rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the front bumper so that it does not fall.
10. Remove the rear bumper from rear bumper slider.
11. Remove the rear bumper in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
After removing rear bumper, it may hit the rear over fender and cause a damage and/or injury. Perform the following procedure to prevent the rear over fender from being damaged.
Fix the rear over fender and rear fender panel with protective tape.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Body Sealing [Water Proof And Rust Preventive]
Sealant is applied to the parts where the panels meet and to the hemmed parts
of the door panel and hood panel to provide water proofing and rust proofing.
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Rear Center Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the
retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs,
the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
1. Press the release switch, then dis ...
Engine Mount Disassembly/Assembly
No.1 Engine Mount (2WD)
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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No.1 engine mount rubber
(See No.1 engine mount rubber removal note (2WD).)
(See No.1 engine mount inst ...