CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE SERVICE PLUG COVER
REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 9 screws, 7 clips and under cover.
DISCONNECT FRONT FENDER LINER LH
Remove the 3 screws.
Partially remove the fender liner.
Tech Tips
It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the ECU can be removed.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH
DRAIN WASHER FLUID
REMOVE WASHER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 3 COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the clamp, remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the duct.
REMOVE INLET ENGINE ROOM ECM DUCT
Remove the duct from the ECM box.
DISCONNECT FRONT ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR CONNECTOR
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Disconnect the actuator connector labeled A.
Disconnect the actuator connector labeled B.
Release the lever's lock. (*1)
Press the claw and move the lever in the direction of the arrow in the illustration. (*2)
Disconnect the actuator connector. (*3)
Note
When disconnecting the actuator connector, do not apply excessive force to the wire harness.
REMOVE FRONT ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ECU
Remove the 3 bolts and ECU.
Disconnect the ECU connector.
Release the lever's lock. (*1)
Press the claw and move the lever in the direction of the arrow in the illustration. (*2)
Disconnect the ECU connector. (*3)
Note
When disconnecting the ECU connector, do not apply excessive force to the wire harness.
REMOVE BRACKET
Remove the 4 screws and bracket.