GENERAL MAINTENANCE
HINT:
Inspect these items when the engine is cold.
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT HINT: (See page EM-6)
2. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS
HINT:
(See page IG-8)
3. INSPECT AIR FILTER
(a) Remove the air filter.
(b) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily.
HINT:
Oiliness may indicate that the PCV valve is stuck.
If necessary, replace the air filter.
(c) Clean the filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside thoroughly and then blow from the outside of the filter.
(d) Reinstall the air filter.
4. REPLACE AIR FILTER
(a) Replace the air filter with a new one.
5. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
HINT:(See page LU-3)
6. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT AND INSPECT RADIATOR FIN
HINT:
(See page CO-6)
(a) Check that the radiator and condenser are not blocked with leaves, dirt or insets.
Clean them if necessary, and check the hose connection for the installation condition, corrosion etc.
7. INSPECT GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP
HINT:
(See page EC-42)
8. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS
9. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
(a) Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
Diagnostic trouble code chart
HINT:
The parameters listed in the chart may not confirm exactly to
those read during the DTC check due to the type of
instrument or other factors.
If a trouble code is displayed during the DTC check in the
check mode, check the circuit for the code listed in the table
below. For details of ...
Reassembly
1. INSTALL LH REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER
Install the LH rear bumper side retainer with the 3
screws.
2. INSTALL RH REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER
Install the RH rear bumper side retainer with the 3
screws.
3. INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUBASSEMBLY
Install the rear bumper reinf ...
Customer problem analysis
HINT:
In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms
have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be
discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To
clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is
extremely important to ask the customer about the
problem an ...