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
RemovalOn-vehicle inspection
1. FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE
NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
With the front seat side airbag assembly installed on
the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any
defects as mentioned below, replace the front
seatback as ...
Removal
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedure as the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
FRONT LH
HINT:
Remove the LH side by the same procedure as the RH
side (See page IR-9).
3. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the speed sensor connector, and pu ...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Place matchmarks on the front differential ring gear
and differential case.
(b) Remove the 14 bolts.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap on the front differential
ring gear to remove it from the case.
2. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE FRONT TA ...