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BE1M0−01
BE−16
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BODY ELECTRICAL HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADJUSTING HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY
(a) Put the vehicle in below conditions.
Make sure the body around the headlight is not de-
formed.
Park the vehicle on a level place.
The driver gets into the driver’s seat and puts the
vehicle in a state ready for driving (with a full tank).
Bounce the vehicle several times.
(b) Adjust headlight in vertical alignment.
If the gauge bubble is outside the acceptable range of the beam
angle gauge, adjust it using adjusting screw A.
HINT:
The beam angle will change about 0 °11’ with one mark.
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BODY ELECTRICAL HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
BE−17
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(c) Adjust headlight in horizontal alignment.
If the ”0” moves away from the mark beyond the acceptable
range, adjust the ”0” back to the mark using adjusting screw B.
HINT:
The beam angle will change about 0 °23’ with one mark.
2. REPLACING HEADLIGHT
(a) Replace the headlight.
(b) Inspect the headlight aim. Do the following before inspec-
tion.
Make sure the body around the headlight is not de-
formed.
Park the vehicle on a level spot.
The driver gets into the driver’s seat and puts the
vehicle in a state ready for driving (with a full tank).
Bounce the vehicle several times.
(c) Adjust headlight in vertical alignment (1) Using adjusting screw A, adjust the headlight aim to
within the specifications.
HINT:
The beam angle will change about 0 °11’ with one mark.
(2) Make sure the gauge bubble is within the accept- able range.
HINT:
If the gauge bubble is outside the acceptable range, check that
the vehicle is parked on a level place.
(d) Readjust the headlight aim after parking the vehicle on a level place.
(e) Adjust the headlight in horizontal alignment. (1) Using adjusting screw B, adjust the headlight aim to
within the specifications.
HINT:
The beam angle will change about 0 °23’ with one mark.
(2) Using adjusting nut C, adjust the ”0” back to the mark.
HINT:
For adjustment, pull nut C to the rear of the vehicle to free it. Af-
ter adjustment, check that the nut C is locked in.
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CH0EO−02
CH0712
BlueRed
White
Charging
Necessary
OK
Add Distilled
Water
CH−2
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CHARGING CHARGING SYSTEM
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
CHARGING SYSTEM
ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL AND VOLT-
AGE
(a) Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled wa-
ter if possible). check the charging system.
(b) Measure the battery voltage between the negative ( −)
and positive (+) terminals of the battery.
Standard voltage: At 20° C (68°F): 12.7 − 12.9 V
HINT:
Before measuring the voltage, turn the ignition switch
OFF and turn off the electrical systems (headlight, blower
motor, rear defogger etc.).
If the vehicle has been running, wait 20 minutes or more
after the vehicle stops before measuring the battery volt-
age.
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.
HINT:
Check the indicator as shown in the illustration.
2. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS, FUSIBLE LINK AND FUSES
(a) Check that the battery terminals are not loose or cor-
roded.
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CH−4
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CHARGING CHARGING SYSTEM
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
If the light does not operate as specified, troubleshoot the dis-
charge warning light circuit.
6. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
HINT:
If a battery/generator tester is available, connect the tester to
the charging circuit as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
(a) If a tester is not available, connect a voltmeter and amme-
ter to the charging circuit as follows:
Disconnect the wire from terminal B of the generator
and connect it to the negative ( −) lead of the amme-
ter.
Connect the positive (+) lead of the ammeter to ter-
minal B of the generator.
Connect the positive (+) lead of the voltmeter to ter-
minal B of the generator.
Ground the negative ( −) lead of the voltmeter.
(b) Check the charging circuit as follows:
With the engine running from idle to 2,000 rpm, check the
reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage 10 A or less
Standard voltage:
at 25° C ’(77°F)14.0 − 15.0 V
at 115°C ’(239° F)13.5 − 14.3 V
If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, replace
the voltage regulator.
If the voltmeter reading is less than the standard voltage, check
the voltage regulator and generator as follows:
With terminal F grounded, start the engine and
check the voltmeter reading of terminal B.
If the voltmeter reading is more than standard volt-
age, replace the voltage regulator.
If the voltmeter reading is less than standard volt-
age, check the generator.
7. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high
beam headlights and place the heater blower switch at
”HI”.
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R05894 AB0117H00001
Airbag Sensor
Assembly
LOCK
Spiral
Cable
D Squib P Squib
R14285 AB0119H00021
ON
Airbag Sensor Assembly
ACC IG2
(+)
(−)
DI−272
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DIAGNOSTICS SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Preparation.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect negative ( −) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least 90 seconds.
(b) Remove steering wheel pad (See page SR−11).
(c) Disconnect connector of front passenger airbag assem- bly (See page RS−22 ).
(d) Disconnect connector of airbag sensor assembly (See page RS−33 ).
CAUTION:
Store the steering wheel pad with the front surface facing
upward.
2 Check source voltage.
PREPARATION:
(a) Connect negative ( −) terminal cable to battery.
(b) Turn ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure voltage at IG2 or ACC on sensor and operate electric
system. (defogger, wiper, headlight, heater blower, etc.)
OK:
Voltage: 10 − 14 V
NG Check the harness between battery and airbag sensor assembly, and check the battery and
charging system.
OK
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H00003
ON
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DIAGNOSTICS SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
DI−273
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
3 Does SRS warning light turn off?
PREPARATION:
(a) Turn ignition switch to LOCK.
(b) Connect steering wheel pad connector.
(c) Connect front passenger airbag assembly connector.
(d) Connect airbag sensor assembly connector.
(e) Turn ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Operate electric system (defogger, wiper, headlight, heater
blower, etc.) and check that SRS warning light goes off.
NO Check DTC, if a DTC is output, perform trouble-
shooting according to DTC, if a normal code is
output, replace airbag sensor assembly.
YES
From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can now be \
considered normal.
To make sure of this, use the simulation method to check.
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MA02Q−04
MA−2
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MAINTENANCE INSIDE VEHICLE
42
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The owners are responsible for these maintenance and inspection items.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service sh\
op.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, thos\
e which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonabl\
e for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES
Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner’s manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.
Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performe\
d.
Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in\
the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time inter\
val (months).
Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval \
as before unless
otherwise noted.
Failure to do even one item can cause the engine to run poorly and incre\
ase exhaust emissions.
2. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, \
and other lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlights aim.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers function properly.
4. HORN
Check that it is working.
5. WINDSHIELD
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater \
or air conditioner at defroster
mode.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
9. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and mounted securely.
10. STEELING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive freeplay or strange noises.
11. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recl\
iner, etc. operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the lo\
cks hold securely in any latch position.
(d) For folding −down rear seat backs, check that the latches look securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors and anchors operat\
e properly and smooth-
ly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
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