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Taillights (Hatchbackl
Replacement
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1.Open the resr hatch.
Remove the rear panellining and the side lining {see
section 20).
Disconnect the 4-P connector from the taillight.
Remove the six mounting nuts, then pull out the
taillight.
4.
NOTE:
a Inspect the gasket. Replace it if it is distorted or
stavs compresseo.
a After installation. run wate. over ths lights to
make sure thev don't leak.
4-P CON[{ECTOR
BulbReplacement
R6ei tum slgnal/Rolr parking lights:
1 . Open the rear hatch, then remove the access panel.
2. Remove the bulb lrom the bulb socket.
@: REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB (32 CPI
@: REAR PARKING LIGHT BULB {3 CP)
Brake/T8illight/Back-up lights:
1. ODen the rear hatch.
2. Remove the rear panel lining {see section 20).
BACK-UP LIGHT BULB {32 CP}
ERAKE/TAILLIGHT BULB (32l3 CP)
o:
@:
ACCESS PANEL
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Taillights (Sedan)
Replacement
Tsillight:
1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the r€ar panel lin-
ing and side lining (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 4-P connector from the tsillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
tsillight.
TAILLIGHT
INNER TAILLIGHT
4-P CONi{ECTOR
Innol Taillight:
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Disconnect the 4-P connector from the inner taillight.
3. Remova the four mounting nuts, then pull out theinner taillight.
NOTE:
a Inspect the gasket. Replace it if it is distoned or stsys
compresseo.
a After installation, run water over the lights to make
sure thev don't leak.
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Taillights (Sedanl
Bulb Replacement
Tsillight:
1. Open the trunk lid. then remove the rear panel lin-
ing and side lining {see section 20}.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket.
lnnor T.illlght:
1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the bulb housing.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb housing.
@:
@:
@:
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT BULB (32l3 CP}
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB (32 CP}
REAR PARKING LIGHT BULB {3 CP)
O:
@:
BACK-UP LIGHT BULB (32 CP}
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT BULB I3213 CP}
BULB HOUSII{G
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Back-up Lights
Manual Transmigsion:
NOTE: Check the No. 1 5 { 1 O A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box befote testing.
'1. Test the back-up light switch by placing the shift
lever in reverse and turning the ignition switch to ON
(
).
2. It the back-up lights do not go on, check the back-
up light bulbs in the taillight assembly.
3. lf the tuse and bulbs are OK. disconnect the connec-
tor from the back-up light switch.
terminal sade
This washer must
always be replacedtor the switch tolunction properlY
and to ptevent ollteaKs.
4. With the shift lever in reverse. check Jor continuity
between the A and B terminals with the switch in-
stalled.
There should be continuity.
a lf there is no continuity, replace the switch {see
section 13).
a lf there is continuity, but the back-up lights do not
go on, check for:- Poor ground (G5O3)
- An open in the wire
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Automatic Transmission:
NOTE: Check the No. l 5 ( 1 O A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box belore testing.
1. Test the back-up light switch by shitting the shift
lever to l3l and turning the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. lf the back-up lights do not go on, check the back-
up light bulbs in the taillight assembly.
3. lf the tuse and bulbs are OK, disconnect the 14-P
connector from the A/T gear position switch (back-
up light switch).
Move the lever back and torth at the LBI position
without touching the push button, and check tor
continuitv between th€ C and D terminals. There
should be continuitY within the range of free plsy of
the shift lever.
a lf there is no continuity within the range oJ J.ee
play, adjust the position ot the A/T gear position
switch lsee section 141.
a lt there is continuity, but the back-up lights do not
go on,check {or:- Poor ground {G503)- An oDen in the wire
4.
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Brake Lights
Brake Switch Test
lf the brake lights do not go on, check the No. 42
{2O A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and
the brake light bulbs in the taillighr assembly and high
mount brake light.
lf the fuse and bulbs are OK. disconnect the 2-P or
4-P connector {rom the brake switch.
3. Check fo. continuitv between the B and C terminals.
There should be continuity with the brake pedal
pushed.
a lJ there is no continuitv, replsce the switch or ad-
just pedal height {see section 19).
a lf there is continuity, but the brake lights do not
go on, inspect for:- Poor ground (G5O3)
- An ooen in the wire
High Mount Brake Light Replacement
(LED typel
1. Remove the four screws and the high mount btake
light, then disconnect the connectors.
HIGH ltlOUt{T BRAKE LIGHT {LED TYPEI
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Unit Removal
CAUTION:
a All SRS oloctrical wi ng harn.$.s ara covcrrd withyellow insulation.
a B€toro disconnocting any part ot tho SRS wirc hrr-
nosa, connsct tho short conn6ctol(rl.
a Raplaco the sntirs sttoctod SRS hamoas asacmbly it
it has an opon circuil 01 damagod widng.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection
circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number b€lore- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box.- removing the radio.
After ssrvice, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on.
When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.
1. Remove the center console (see section 2O).
2, Remove the cigarette lighter assembly {see page
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SRS MAII{ HABNESSFRONT CONSOLE
3.Remove the four mounting screws, then remove the
front console.
Loosen the two mounting screws, then disconnect
the 16-P connector and the antenna lead, and oull
out the stereo .adio/cassette player.
4.
16-P COi{i{ECTOR
ANTENlTA SUB-LEAD
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Horn
SwitchTest(cont'd)
6.Remove the two TORX@ bolt6 using a TORX@ T30
bit, then remove the driver's airbag assembly.
Check for continuity between the horn positive ter-
minal and the steering column shaft with the horn
switch pressed, There should be no continuity.
HORN SwlTCHPOSITIVE TERMIITAL
TORXO BOLT(U!6 s TORxo T3O bitl
8.
a lf there is continuitv:- With cruise control: Test the set/resume
switch. lJ the switch is OK, replace the cable
reel.- Without cluise control: Replace the cable reel.
a lJ there is no continuity. remove the steering
wheel and the four screws, then remove the
steering wheel cover. Replace the faulty horn
switch.
Reinstall the steering wheel {see section 17).
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Rear Window Defogger
Function Test
CAUTION: Be carelul not to scratch 01 damago ths
defogger wires with th€ tsster probe.
1 . Check for voltage between the positive terminal and
body ground with the ignition switch and the delog-
ger switch ON. There should be battery voltage.
a lf there is no voltage, check for
- laulty detogger relay.- faulty defogger switch.- faulty integrated control unit.- an open in the BLK/GRN wire
a lJ there is baftery voltage, go to step 2.
NEGATIVE TERMIiIALPOSITIVE TERMINAL
Turn the rear window detogger switch OFF, Check
for continuity between the negative terminal and
body ground.
a It there is no continuity, check to. an open in the
defogger ground wire.
a ll there is continuity, go to step 3.
Touch the voltmeter positive lead to the halfway
point of each defogger wire, and the negative lead
to the negative terminal.
There should be apptoximately 6 V with the ignition
switch and defogger switch ON.
a lf the voltage is as specified, the defogger wire
is OK.
a lf the voltage is not as specified. repai, the defog-
ger wire:
lf it is more than 6 V, look for the damage on
the negative half on the grid.
- lf it is less than 6 V. iook for the damage on
the positive half of the grid.
Defogger Wires Repair
NOTE: To make an eftective repair. the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1 . Lightly rub the area around the break with line steel
wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefullv mask above and below the broken portion
of the defogger wire with cellophane tape.
Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver con-
ductive paint extending about 3 mm ( 1/8 inl on both
sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.
NOTE: Thoroughly mix the paint before use.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way.
it drv three hours betore removing the tape.
4.
OPEN
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