1. INSPECT THROTTLE BODY
(a) Listen to the throttle control motor operating sounds.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(2) When pressing the accelerator pedal position sensor lever, listen to the running motor. Make sure that no friction noise comes from the motor.
If friction noise exists, replace the throttle body.
(b) Inspect the throttle position sensor.

(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3) Check that the MIL turns off.
(4) Under CURRENT DATA, the throttle valve opening percentage (THROTTLE POS) should be within the standard range below.
Standard throttle valve opening percentage: 60% or more If the percentage is less than 60%, replace the throttle body.
| NOTICE: When checking the throttle valve opening percentage, the transmission should be in neutral. |
Throttle body
RemovalRemoval
1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See page
AX-131)
2. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG (See page
TF-8)
3. REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG
(a) Remove the transfer drain plug, gasket and bleed
the drain transfer oil.
4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
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Outside vehicle
General maintenance
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily
basis. Performing maintenance checks on the vehicle is the
owner's responsibility. The owner may take the vehicle to a
service center but it is recommended that the owner perform
the checks.
In most cases, special ...