U.S.A. And CANADA: AWD: Notes

Level the vehicle.
Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
Drain the fuel. (See FUEL DRAINING PROCEDURE .)
Using the following procedure:
6:4 split type
1. Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4:2:4 split type
1. Set the rear seat aside as shown in the figure. (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Main side

Fig 1: Identifying Main Side Rear Seat Cushion
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Sub side
Partially peel back the floor mat as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Floor Mat (Sub Side)
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Main side

Fig 3: Identifying Floor Mat (Main Side)
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Sub side
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Sub Side Service Hole Cover
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Main side

Fig 5: Identifying Main Side Service Hole Cover
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Sub side
Disconnect the following parts:
Main side
- Fuel pump unit connector
- Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Sub side
- Fuel gauge sender unit (sub) connector
Remove the floor under cover. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the HO2S connector.
Remove the TWC and HO2S as a single unit. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)

Fig 6: Identifying Service Hole Cover With Mounting Bolts
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Fig 7: Exploded View Of Fuel System With Torque Specifications
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