Purpose
Detects the open/closed condition of the hood.
Function
The hood latch switch is utilized in the theft-deterrent system control.
For the theft-deterrent system, refer to (see THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM.).
Construction
Built into the hood latch.
Switch turns on and off by the rotation of the latch bar.
When the hood is completely closed, the hood latch switch is on (contact point: closed).
Operation
Hood close (latch) operation
1. When the hood is closed, the hood lock striker enters the latch lever groove.
2. When the hood is then further closed, the latch lever is pressed by the hood lock striker and rotates.
3. When the hood is completely closed, the latch lever is in a latched condition and presses the hood latch switch which turns the switch on.
Hood open (unlatch) operation
1. When the hood release lever is pulled, the hood opens and the latch lever is in an unlatched condition, and the hood latch switch turns off.
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Liftgate Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate recess.
2. Remove fasteners A.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate lower trim
in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) and remove it while ...
Rear Body Control Module (Rbcm) Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk board.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Rear scuff plate (LH).
d. Trunk side trim (LH).
3. Remove the rear body control module (RBCM) from the body with the connector
connected..
4. Connect the negative battery c ...
Oil Cooler Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front under cover No.2..
3. Drain the ATF..
4. Drain the engine coolant..
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Water hose (connected to the water pipe)
2
Water hose ...