The immobilizer system helps protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.
Mechanical key To remove the cover: 1. Pull out the door handle (1). 2. Press the lock (2) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver.
Replacement When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2.Disconnect the auto defogging connector. 3.Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.