1. Remove the fasteners A.

2. Using the removal tool, disengage clips B in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure.

NOTE:
Leave the disengaged clip B in place in consideration of the servicing.
3. Slide the side step molding in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove the side step molding from clips C and D.

4. After removing the side step molding, remove clips C and D from the body using a fastener remover.
Side Step Molding Installation
Splash Shield Removal/InstallationAfs (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Off Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the AFS OFF switch..
3. Verify that the continuity between the AFS OFF switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the AFS OFF switch.
4. Apply battery po ...
Fuel Injector Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the fuel injector connector.
4. Inspect the resistance between fuel injector terminals A and B.
Fuel injector resistance
11.4—12.6 ohms [20 °C {68 °F}]
If not ...
License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover to the position shown in the figure,
release the tabs, and remove the lens.
3. Remove the license plate light bulb.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...