1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator..
4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.

5. Connect terminal A to the positive battery voltage, connect terminal B to the ground, and verify that the latch lever is released and the condition changes to the unlatch condition.

If the operation cannot be verified, replace the trunk lid latch and release actuator.
Trunk Lid Opener Lever Removal/Installation
Trunk Lid Removal/InstallationRear Outer Handle Removal/Installation
1. Fully close the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the service hole cover.
5. Remove the screw from the service hole.
NOTE:
The screw cannot be removed because of the stopper.
6. Press the tab on the ...
High Mount Brake Light Bulb Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Connector
2
Socket
3
High-mount brake light bulb
4. Install in the rev ...
Parking Brake
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the brake
parts.
NOTE
For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving regarding parking
brake use.
Setting the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal and then firmly
pull the parking brake lever fully upwar ...