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.
Under hood
BrakeDisassembly
1. REMOVE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE
(A) using a 27 mm socket wrench, remove the relief
valve plug.
(B) remove the valve spring and oil pump relief valve.
2. REMOVE OIL PUMP COVER
(a) Remove the 8 bolts, oil pump cover and oil pump
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Removal
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH CENTER
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR STRAP COVER
5. REMOVE BACK DOOR PULL STRAP
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE PLATE
8. REMOVE REAR SPOILER COVER (W/ REAR
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ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction
DTC C1203/53 ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
The circuit is used to send TRAC and VSC control information from the skid
control ECU to the ECM, and
engine control information from the ECM to the skid control ECU through the CAN
communication
system.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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