1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk board.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. Trunk side trim.
e. D-pillar trim.
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Remove the fastener A.
5. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (1) while detaching the pin B.
6. Remove the C-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure while detaching guide C, tabs D.
CAUTION:
If the C-pillar trim is pulled in the direction of the arrow (1) forcefully, guide C may be damaged. Carefully pull the C-pillar trim so as not to damage guide C.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Service Cautions
Injury/damage Prevention Precautions
Depending on the vehicle, the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when
the ignition is switched to off. Therefore, keep hands and tools away from the
cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury to personnel
or damage t ...
Front Suspension
Outline
A strut type front suspension has been adopted.
The connection area of the front crossmember and body is a 6-point rigid
mount type.
The cross-section on the center member of the front crossmember has been
expanded and the longitudinal offset of the ...
Purge Control
Outline
An appropriate amount of evaporative gas is fed into the intake manifold
by the purge solenoid valve operation according to the engine operation conditions.
This ensures driveability and prevents release of evaporative gas into the atmosphere.
The PCM drives the purge so ...