Note:
The strut assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note:
A light film of oil on the top portion of the strut is normal. DO NOT replace the strut for this condition.
Condition 1
Oil or fluid residue only on the bottom of the strut tube or on other strut components and not originating from the shaft seal, is not a strut related problem. DO NOT replace the strut, look for other external leaks.
Condition 2
Light film/residue on the strut tube, but not on the spring seat and originating from the shaft seal, is a NORMAL condition. DO NOT replace the strut.
Condition 3
Oil drip or trail down the strut tube and originating from the shaft seal, is an ABNORMAL condition. Replace the strut.
Condition 4
Extreme wet film of oil covering the strut tube and pooling in the spring seat and originating from the shaft seal, is an ABNORMAL condition. Replace the strut.
InspectionNote:
The strut assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure.
Front Fog Lamp Cover Replacement (Without T3U)
Front Fog Lamp Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
1
Front Fog Lamp Front Cover
Proce ...
Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door window . Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement.
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Rear Side Door Window ...
Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock
adjusters (1) to release the internal cable assembly, one for each side.
Block the shift control housing, push the selector lever ( ...