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/InstallationFuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel tank
and ...
Cargo Compartment Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cargo compartment light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the cargo compartment light terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction,
replace th ...
Door Lock Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Remove the front door trim..
4. Remove the front inner handle..
5. Inspect for continuity between the door lock switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the door lock ...