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.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the D-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3) while detaching clips A, pins B.

4. Pull the D-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow (4) and remove the D-pillar trim while detaching the guide C.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Column Cover Removal/Installation
Dashboard Disassembly/AssemblyFront Seat Side Cover Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings in the Workshop
Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are ...
Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
If the side air bag module is installed with debris i ...
Oil Seal (Control Valve Body) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the air cleaner component..
3. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
CAUTION:
Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal
could be damaged.
Water or foreign objects entering th ...