REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page
).
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
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3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
6. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
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(a) Remove the 4 bolts. |
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(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
(c) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
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NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
On-vehicle Inspection
DisposalInspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)
HINT:
If the results of the following inspections are as specified but a malfunction
has occurred, replace the transmission floor shift assembly.
(a) Inspect the wire harness.
(1) Disconnect the shift lo ...
Manual transmission
■ Shifting the shift lever
6-speed models
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and then release
it slowly.
5-speed models
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and then release
it slowly.
■Maximum allowable speed
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Off Road Package)
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
4. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
(See page )
5. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
(See page )
6. REMOVE NO. 2 OIL COOLER INLET ...