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Fenderwell
(Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement
1.Remove the clips, then remove the fuel pipe
protector (A). Take care not to scratch the body.
Fastener Locations
> : Clip, 4
4
Installthe protector in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clips into place securelv.
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Rear Air Outlet Replacement
1. Remove the rear bumper (see page 20-86).
Installthe air outlets by pushing on the hook
portions untilthe hooks snap into place.
rne rear atr
the body.

Openers
Hood Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
l. Remove these items:
. Front bumper (see page 20-85). Front inner fender, leftside(seepage20-102). Kick panel, left side (see page 20-50)
2. Disconnect the hood openercable (A) from the hood latch {B) (see
remove the hood release handle (D)from the body.
Fastener Locations
C >:Bolt,2 E >:Clip,3
page 20-108), and remove the bolts (C), then
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4.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips (E), and remove the grommet (F)from the body, then remove the hood
opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable.
Installthe cable in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.
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5.
Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and the precautions
and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE;. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care notto scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items from the left side of the vehicle:
. Door silltrim {see page 20-50). Rear side trim panel (see page 20-51)
Pullthe carpet back as necessary (see page 20-55).
Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B) (see step 3 on page 20-109).
Fastener Locations
C >:Cushiontape, 1 D >: Clip, 1E > : Clip, 2
4. KCmodel: Removethe left middle floor cross-member gusset (see page 20-113).
5. Remove the cushion tape {C), and release the cable from the clips (D, E).
6. Removethefuel fill doorlatch (F)fromthe bodybyturning it90'.
7. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable
8. Install theopenercableinthereverseorderofremoval,replacethecushiontape,andreplacetheclipifitis
oamageo.
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Openers
Hood Latch Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A)
from the body.
Fastener Locations
> i Bolt, 3
Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the
hood latch. Take care not to bend the cable.
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Installthe hood latch in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Apply multipurpose grease to each location of
the hood latch indicated by the arrows.. Make sure the hood opener cable is connected
properly.
. Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you
close the hood,. Adjustthe hood latch alignment (see step 3 onpage 20-87).. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.

Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
1.Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with
protective tape, detach the hooks (A) by prying the
front side cap (B), then remove it from the left door
silltrim (C), and loosen the bolt (D) securing the
fuel fill door opener.
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Remove the left door sill trim (see page 20-50i.
Remove the opener (Alfrom the bolt {B).
2.
3.
4. Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A), then
remove the opener iB). Take care not to bend the
ca o te.
Installthe opener in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
5.
lMake sure the opener cable is connected
properly.
lvlake sure the fuel fill door opens properly and
locks securely.
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Openers
Hatch Handle Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53). Rear license trim panel (see page 20-98)
2. Remove the rear window wiper motor (see page
22-1461.
3. Disconnect the hatch
hatch handle (B), and
Locations
opener cable 1A)from the
remove the nuts.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.mFastener
a : Nut,
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4. Pull outthe hatch handle (A), then remove it.
Installthe handle in the reverse order of removal.
and note these items:
lMake sure the hatch opener cable is connected
securely.
Make sure the hatch opens properly.
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Hatch Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'1. Remove the hatch lowertrim panel (see page 20-
53).
2. Disconnect the hatch opener cable (A), cylinder rod(B). hatch actuator connector (C). and hatch latch
switch connector {D). and detach the hatch actuator
connector and hatch latch switch connector from
the hatch.
Faslener Locations
) : Bolt, 3
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Remove the bolts, then pullthe hatch latch (E) out,
then remove it.
Installthe latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
. Make sure each connector is plugged in properly,
and the rod and cable are connected properly.. l\4ake sure the cable actuates the latch before you
close the hatch.. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.

Hatch Lock Cylinder Replacement
NOTE; Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'1. Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53).. Rear license trim (see page 20-98).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A)
-..
From outside the hatch, remove the bolt securing
the lock cylinder {A}. From inside the hatch, pull the
lock cylinder out by releasing the hook (B).
Fastener Location
> : Bolt, 1
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4. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Make sure the rod is connected properly.
. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.
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HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Gonditioningl
Heating and Air Conditioning
SpecialTools
Comoonent Location lndex ........
A/C Service Tios and
Precautions
A,/C Refrigerant Oil
ReDlacement
General Troubleshooting
lnformation
DTC Troubleshooting Index .......
Symptom Troubleshooting
1ndex..............
System Description .....................
Circuit Diagram
DTC Troubleshooting ..................
Recirculation Control Motor
CircuitTroubleshooting .......... 21-25
Heater Control Power and Ground
Circuits Troubleshooting ........ 21-27
Condenser Fan Circuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-28
Radiator and Condenser Fans
Common Circuit
Troubfeshooting ...................... 21-29
Compressor Clutch Circuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-30
A,/C Pressure Switch Circuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-32
Air Mix Control Motor
Test and Reolacement ............. 21-34
Mode Control Motor
Test and Replacement ............. 21-35
Recirculation Control Motor
Test and Reolacement ............. 21-36
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Reolacement and Test ............. 21-31
Power Transistor Test ................. 21 -38
Heater Control Panel and
Push Switch Assemblv
Removal and Installation ........ 21-38
Dust and Pollen Filter
Reolacement ..21-39
Blower Unit Removal and
lnstallation ...... 21-39
Blower Unit Comoonents
ReDlacement ............................ 21-41
Evaporator Core
Reolacement ..21-42*Heater Unit/Core
ReDlacement ..21-43
Heater Valve Cable
Adjustment .....21-46
CompressorReplacement .......... 21-47
Comoressor Clutch Check .......... 21-48
Comoressor Clutch Overhaul ..... 21-49
Compressor Thermal Protector
Reo1acement ............................ 21-51
Comoressor Relief Valve
Reolacement ............................ 21-51
Condenser Reolacement ............ 21-52
Refrigerant Recovery .................. 21-53
System Evacuation ...................... 21-54
System CharginS ......................... 21-55
Refrigerant LeakTest .................. 21-56
A,/C Svstem Tests ........................ 21-57

Heating and Air Gonditioning
Component Location Index
SERVICE VALVE{LOW.PRESSUBE SIDEI
EVAPORATOR CORE(Built-in the heater unit)Beplacement, page 21 42
COMPRESSORBeplacement, page 21 47Clutch Check, page 21-48Clutch Overhaul, page 21-49Thermal Protector Check, page 21-48Thermal Protector Replacement, page 21 51Relief Valve Replacement, page 21 51
SERVICE VALVE{HIGH-PRESSURE SIDEI
RECEIVER/DRYER
CONOENSEBReplacement, page 21-52

DTC Troubleshooting Index
In case of multiple problems, the recirculation indicator will indicate only the DTC with the least number of blinks.
ln case of an intermittent failure, the heater control panel will store the DTC until the ignition is turned off.
DTC {Recirculation
Indication Blinks)
Detection ltemPage
7An open in the air mix control motor circuit(see paqe 21-16)
8A short ln the air mix control motor circuit(see Daoe 21-'16)
9A problem in the air mix control linkaqe, door, or motor(see paqe 21- 17)
10An open or shon in the mode control motor circuit(see oaqe 21-18)
11A problem in the mode control linkage, doors, or motor(see paqe 21191
12A problem in the blower motor circuit(see paqe 21-20)
13A problem in the EEPROM in the heater control panel;
the control oanel must be reolaced
(see page 21-38)
14An ooen in the evaDorator temDerature sensor circuit(see paqe 21-23)
A short in the evaDoralor temoerature sensor circuit(see oaqe 21-241
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