12.3.3.4  Hatchback  Strut  Replacement
(Hatchback)

Removal Procedure:

FE12-0132c

1.

Open and use a suitable brace to support the hatchback.

2.

Using a flat blade screwdriver, release the hatchback strut
to upper strut stud retaining clip and detach the hatchback
strut  from  the  upper  strut  stud.  Remove  the  hatchback
strut from the lower strut stud in the same way.

3.

Remove the hatchback strut from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure:

FE12-0133c

1.

Press the end of the hatchback strut into the strut studs.
Please note that the strut rod is on the hatchback.

2.

Close the hatchback.

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12.3.3.5  Emergency  Exit  Open  Handle
Assembly Replacement (Sedan)

Removal Procedure:

2

2

1

FE12-0134b

1.

Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer
to 

12.9.1.14

 

Rear  Compartment  Lid  Inner  Trim  Panel

Replacement

.

2.

Disconnect the emergency exit open handle release cable
(1) from the rear compartment lid latch.

3.

Remove the emergency exit open handle retaining screws
(2).

4.

Remove the emergency exit open handle assembly.

Installation Procedure:

2

2

1

FE12-0135b

1.

Install  the  emergency  exit  open  handle  and  tighten  the
retaining screws (2).

Torque: 4 Nm (Metric) 2.96 lb-ft (US English)

2.

Connect the emergency exit open handle release cable
(1) to the rear compartment lid latch.

3.

Install the rear compartment lid inner panel trim.

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12.3.3.6 

Hatchback 

Release 

Handle

Replacement (Hatchback)

Removal Procedure:

1

1

2

FE12-0136c

1.

Remove  hatchback  inner  trim  panel.  Refer  to

12.9.1.15

 

Hatchback  Inner  Trim  Panel  Replacement

(Hatchback)

.

2.

Remove hatchback release handle retaining nuts (1).

3.

Disconnect  the  hatchback  release  cable  (2)  from  the
hatchback latch.

4.

Remove the hatchback release handle.

Installation Procedure:

1

1

2

FE12-0136c

1.

Install  the  hatchback  release  handle  and  tighten  the
retaining nuts (1).

2.

Connect the hatchback release cable (2) to the hatchback
latch.

3.

Install hatchback inner trim panel.

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12.3.3.7 Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement

Removal Procedure:

1

FE12-0137b

1.

Open the fuel filler cap.

2.

Remove the fixed fuel filler gasket.

3.

Disconnect the fuel filler cap release cable.

FE12-0139b

4.

Remove  the  fuel  tank  filler  door  to  rear  quarter  panel
retaining torx screws.

Note

Hold  the  nuts  from  the  back  to  remove  the  torx
screws, otherwise the nuts may fall.

5.

Remove the fuel filler cap.

Installation Procedure:

FE12-0139b

1.

Install  the  fuel  filler  cap  and  tighten  the  retaining  torx
screws.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

2.

Connect the fuel filler cap release cable.

3.

Install the fixed fuel filler gasket.

4.

Close the fuel filler cap.

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