Special Tools Required
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
Do the OPDS sensor initialization after front passenger's seat-back cover replacement.
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
On the passenger's seat, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor causing it to fail.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Remove the front seat.
For some driver's seats: Remove the front seat armrest.
From under the seat cushion, pull the outside portion of the seat cushion cover (A) back, and release the Velcro fastener (B). The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.
From under the seat cushion, remove the wire ties (A), and detach the wire harness clip (B) and the side airbag connector (C), then pull the wire harness out from under the seat cushion.
Driver's seat
Passenger's seat
From behind the seat-back, release the hook strip (A), and unzip the seat-cover (B).
Pull back the seat-back cover (A), then release the hook strips (B) from the seat-back frame.
Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night positio ...
Installation
Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) to a
workbench as shown. Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in
a vise.
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Receiver/Dryer Desiccant Replacement (With A/C)
NOTE: Install the receiver/dryer as quickly as possible to prevent the system
from absorbing moisture from the air.
Remove the A/C condenser.
Remove the bolts from the A/C cond ...