If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections.
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Items |
Parts and tools |
| Battery condition |
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| Brake fluid level |
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| Engine coolant level |
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| Engine oil level |
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| Fuses |
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| Light bulbs |
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| Radiator and condenser |
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| Tire inflation pressure |
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| Washer fluid |
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| WARNING The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe the following precautions: When working on the engine compartment:
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system). With the engine switch in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. Safety glasses Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in your eyes. |
| NOTICE If you remove the air cleaner filter Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air. |
HoodDisposal
1. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY FRONT LH
HINT:
Dispose the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in
the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:
When dril ...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on both the flanges.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
2. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Put matchmarks on the propeller shaft subassembly
and universal joint flange.
NOTICE:
Do not use a punch for the marks.
(b) Using a ...
Disposal
1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
NOTICE:
Never dispose of a front seat outer belt assembly
with an deactivated pretensioner.
The seat belt pretensioner produces an exploding
sound when it activates, so perform the operation
outdoors wh ...