General Service Information |
The support rod must be inserted into the hole near the edge
of the hood whenever you inspect the engine compartment to prevent the
hood from falling and causing possible injury.
Make sure that the support rod has been released prior to
closing the hood. Always make sure the hood is firmly latched before
driving the vehicle. |
1. |
Inspection of parts
Each part, when removed, should be carefully inspected for malfunction, deformation, damage, and other problems. |
2. |
Arrangement of parts
All disassembled parts should be carefully arranged for effective reassembly.
Be sure to separate and distinguish the parts to be replaced from those that will be used again. |
3. |
Cleaning parts for reuse
All parts to be used again should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned in an appropriate method. |
1. |
Oil seals |
2. |
Gaskets |
3. |
O-rings |
4. |
Lock washers |
5. |
Cotter pins (split pins) |
6. |
Plastic nuts
Depending on their location. |
7. |
Sealant should be applied to gaskets. |
8. |
Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts. |
9. |
Specified oil or grease should be applied to the prescribed locations (oil seals, etc.) before assembly. |
1. |
Be sure to disconnect the battery cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery. |
2. |
Never pull on the wires when disconnecting connectors. |
3. |
Locking connectors will click when the connector is secure. |
4. |
Handle sensors and relays carefully. Be careful not to drop them against other parts. |
1. |
Basically, all measurements in this manual are taken with a tracking gauge. |
2. |
When a measuring tape is used, check to be sure there is no elongation, twisting or bending. |
3. |
For measuring dimensions, both projected dimensions and actual - measurement dimensions are used in this manual. |
1. |
The dimensions are measured by projecting the measurement points on the vehicle surface onto the reference dimensions. |
2. |
If the length of the tracking gauge proves is adjustable,
measure the dimensions by lengthening one of the two probes to the
height difference between the two measuring surfaces. |
1. |
These dimensions indicate the actual linear distance between
measurement points, and are used as the reference dimensions when a
tracking gauge is used for measurement. |
2. |
First adjust both probes to the same length (A=A') before measurement.
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1. |
Check the terminal for tightness. |
2. |
Check terminals and wires for corrosion from battery electrolyte, etc. |
3. |
Check terminals and wires for open circuits. |
4. |
Check wire insulation and coating for damage, cracks and degrading. |
5. |
Check whether the conductive parts of terminals contact other metallic parts (vehicle body and other parts). |
6. |
Check whether there is complete continuity between the attaching bolt(s) of the grounded parts and the vehicle’s body. |
7. |
Check for incorrect wiring. |
8. |
Check the wiring is clamped to prevent contact with sharp
corners of the vehicle body, or hot parts (exhaust manifold, pipe, etc.) |
9. |
Check that the wiring is clamped firmly to provide enough
clearance from the fan pulley, fan belt and other rotating or moving
parts. |
10. |
Check that the wiring has a little space so that it can
vibrate between the fixed (the vehicle body) and moving parts (wirings,
engine, etc.) |
1. |
Prior to servicing the electrical system, make sure to turn off the ignition switch and disconnect the battery ground cable.
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2. |
Fix the wiring harnesses with clamps so that there is no
slack wiring. However, for any harness which passes the engine or other
vibrating parts of the vehicle, allow some slack within a range that
does not allow the engine vibrations to cause the harness to come into
contact with any of the surrounding parts and then secure the harness by
using a clamp. |
3. |
If any section of a wiring harness interferes with the edge
of a part, or a corner, wrap the section of the harness with tape or
something similar in order to protect it from damage. |
4. |
When installing any parts, be careful not to pinch or damage any of the wiring harness. |
5. |
Never throw relays, sensors or electrical parts, or expose them to strong shock. |
6. |
The electronic parts used in the computer, relays, etc. are
easily damaged by heat. If there is a need for service operations that
may cause the temperature to exceed 80°C (176°F), remove the
electronic parts beforehand. |
7. |
Loose connectors may cause malfunction. Make sure that the connectors are always securely fastened. |
8. |
When disconnecting a connector, be sure to grip only the connector, not the wires. |
9. |
Disconnect connectors which have catches by pressing in the direction of the arrows shown in the illustration. |
10. |
Connect connectors which have catches by inserting the connectors until they make a clicking sound. |
11. |
When using a circuit tester to check continuity or voltage on
connector terminals, insert the test probe into the harness side. If
the connector is a sealed connector, insert the test probe through the
hole in the rubber cap until the probe contacts the terminal, being
careful not to damage the insulation of the wires. |
12. |
To avoid overloading the wiring, take into consideration the
electrical current load of the optional equipment when determining the
appropriate wire size.
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If a large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the
converter, it may overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this,
observe the following precautions and explain them to customers. |
1. |
Use only unleaded gasoline. |
2. |
Do not run the engine while the car is at rest for a long
time. Avoid running the engine at fast idle for more than 10minutes and
at idle speed for more than 20 minutes. |
3. |
Do not measure engine compression for an extended time.
Engine compression tests must be made as rapidly as possible. Remove the
fuel pump relay before performing a compression test. |
4. |
Do not dispose of used catalytic converter together with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil. |