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G6M0095
2. Engine Coolant Pump
A: REMOVAL
1) Open engine hood.
2) Disconnect ground cable from the battery.
B2M0015A
3) Drain engine coolant completely.
B2M0137
4) Disconnect radiator outlet hose from engine coolant
pump.
B2M0323
5) Remove radiator fan motor assembly.
G2M0286
6) Remove V-belt(s).
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2. Engine Coolant Pump
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2. Engine
A: REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on lift arms.
2. Open front hood and support with a stay.
3. Release fuel pressure.
4. Disconnect battery cable and remove battery from vehicle.
5. Drain coolant.
6. Remove cooling system.
With A/C
7. Collect refrigerant, and remove pressure hoses.
8. Remove air intake system.
9. Remove canister and bracket.
10. Disconnect connectors, cables and hoses.
11. Remove power steering pump from bracket.
12. Remove front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe.
13. Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to
engine.
14. Remove nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front
crossmember.
AT model
15. Separate torque converter from drive plate.
16. Remove pitching stopper.
17. Disconnect fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation
hoses.
18. Support engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
19. Support transmission with a garage jack.
20. Remove bolts which hold upper side of transmission to
engine.
21. Remove engine from vehicle.
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1) Set the vehicle on lift arms.
2) Open front hood fully and support with stay.
G2M0341
3) Release fuel pressure.
(1) Disconnect fuel tank connector.
(2) Start the engine, and run until it stalls.
(3) After the engine stalls, crank it for five seconds
more.
(4) Turn ignition switch to“OFF”.
G6M0095
4) Disconnect battery cables and remove battery from
vehicle.
B2M0015A
5) Drain coolant.
Set container under the vehicle, and remove drain cock
from radiator.
G2M0263
6) Remove cooling system.
(1) Disconnect radiator fan motor connector.
(2) Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat
cover.
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2. Engine
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3. Transmission
A: REMOVAL
1. Open front hood fully, and support it with stay.
2. Disconnect battery ground terminal.
3. Remove air intake duct.
4. Disconnect connectors and cables.
5. Remove starter.
6. Remove pitching stopper.
AT model
7. Separate torque converter from drive plate.
8. Remove ATF level gauge.
9. Remove transmission connector bracket.
10. Set special tools.
11. Remove bolt which holds right upper side of transmission to
engine.
12. Remove exhaust system.
Front exhaust pipe
Center exhaust pipe
Rear exhaust pipe [AWD]
AT model
13. Drain ATF to remove ATF drain plug.
14. Disconnect ATF cooler hose from pipe on transmission side,
and remove ATF level gauge guide.
AWD model
15. Remove propeller shaft.
A
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G2M0266
1) Open front hood fully, and support with stay.
2) Disconnect battery ground terminal.
3) Remove air intake duct.
G2M0544
4) Disconnect connectors and cables.
(1) Disconnect the following connectors.
Front oxygen sensor connector
G2M0307
Transmission harness connector
Transmission ground terminal
B2M0337
Neutral position switch connector (MT model)
Back-up light switch connector (MT model)
G2M0827
Vehicle speed sensor 2
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10. Performance Test
1. VEHICLE SET UP
In order to obtain meaningful test results, the vehicle must
be set up to meet the following conditions:
1) Vehicle in shade
2) No wind
3) All vehicle doors closed
4) Front windows opened
5) Hood opened
6) Engine speed set at 1,500 rpm.
7) A/C ON
8) Temperature control lever—Maximum cold
9) Air source—Recirculation
10) Blower speed—4th position (High)
11) Operate A/C for 10 minutes (Minimum) before taking
measurement.
2. MEASUREMENTS
After 10 minutes (Minimum) of A/C operation and using
accurate test equipment, take the following measurements
(in order):
1) Evaporator intake air temperature at recirculation door.
2) Evaporator discharge air temperature at center grill.
3) Condenser (Ambient) intake air temperature measured
0.9 m (3 ft) in front and in line with the center of the con-
denser.
4) Suction (Low) side pressure
5) Discharge (High) side pressure
NOTE:
If only one thermometer is available; 1) take the ambient
measurement first; then 2) the intake air; and 3) dis-
charge air temperature.
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1. Hood
The hood lock has a dual locking design which consists of
a main lock and a safety lock mechanism. When the
release knob located at the front pillar on the driver’s side
is pulled back, the main lock is released through the cable
attached to the knob.
The safety lock can be released by pushing the lever pro-
truding above the front grill while opening the hood.
G5M0137
A: REMOVAL
1. HOOD
1) Open front hood, and remove washer hose.
2) Remove attaching bolts.
3) Detach front hood from hinges.
B5M0267
2. HOOD LOCK
1) Open front hood and remove front grille.
2) Remove bolts which secure lock assembly to radiator
panel, and remove lock assembly.
3) Disconnect release cable from lock assembly.
B5M0319
3. RELEASE CABLE
1) Remove front grille.
2) Remove release cable from opener lever in passenger
compartment.
3) Remove release cable from lock assembly.
4) Remove cable clip from engine compartment.
G5M0140
B: POINTS TO CHECK
1) Check striker for bending or abnormal wear.
2) Check safety lever for improper movement.
3) Check other levers and spring for rust formation and
unsmooth movement.
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B5M0289
2. REAR ARCH PROTECTOR
Remove rear arch protector.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Only use new screws and clips.
B5M0290A
10. Cowl Panel
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove wiper arms.
2) Open front hood.
3) Remove cowl panel seal using a plier.
B5M0291
4) Lift cowl panel and detach it from clips attached to body
panel.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing cowl panel, first attach a middle clip to the
cap attached to body panel. Then tap the cowl panel to
attach it to other clips.
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9. Mud Guard and Rear Arch Protector - 10. Cowl Panel