NOTE:
The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Position the stay damper horizontally.

3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
depth using a metal saw.
CAUTION:
When cutting the stay damper, wear protective eye wear to prevent the gas or oil from getting into your eyes. Otherwise, the force of the gas and oil spraying out could lead to injury.
4. Verify that the gas and oil is drained completely by pulling and pushing the piston rod several times with the cut position facing downward.

5. Cut off the bottom of the stay damper.

6. Dispose of the stay damper.
Rear Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Trunk Board Removal/InstallationRear Seat Back Frame Removal/Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear buckle installation bolt..
3. Remove the rear seat back..
4. Remove the headrest.
5. Open the fasteners.
6. Detach the hooks.
7. Remove the child-restraint seat anchor covers in the order of (1), (2) as
shown in the figure. (5H ...
Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the auto leveling sensor link lower side. (Vehicles with AFS).
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Rear coil spring component
.
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Hazard Warning Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center panel..
3. Verify that the continuity between the hazard switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the hazard warning switch.
4. Apply battery voltage to hazar ...