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BO347-01
N12292
N12291
N12055
BO-48
- BODYINSTRUMENT PANEL
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES
2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIMS
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See page SR-13)
5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER
(a) Remove the 2 screws and the hood lock release lever.
(b) Remove the 2 hole covers.
(c) Remove the 4 bolts and the lower cover.
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER PAD
7. REMOVE CENTER UPPER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVERS
9. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH
10. REMOVE COMBINATION METER
11. REMOVE LOWER CENTER FINISH PANEL
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 3 screws.
(b) Remove the instrument finish panel by pulling.
12. DISCONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG CON-
NECTOR (See page RS-21)
13. REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE BEZEL
14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX
15. REMOVE LOWER CENTER FINISH PANEL
16. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
17. REMOVE ASH RECEPTACLE BOX
18. REMOVE RADIO ASSEMBLY
19. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL PANEL (See page
AC-70)
20. REMOVE JUNCTION BLOCK NO. 1
Remove the 3 screws and J/B No. 1.
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N12054
N12053
- BODYINSTRUMENT PANEL
BO-49
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
21. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the clip and the duct.
22. REMOVE CLOCK HOLE COVER
Using a screwdriver, remove the clock then disconnect the con-
nector.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
23. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and the instrument panel.
24. CENTER HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
25. INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE NO. 1
26. INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE NO. 2
27. INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
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N12506
Rear Seat
Bench Type:
Hog Ring
Seatback Pad
Seatback Cover
Seat Cushion Cover
Seat Cushion Pad
Separate Type:
Seatback Board
Seatback Lock Seatback Lock
Hog Ring Hog Ring
Seatback Cover
Seat Cushion
Non-reusable part BO-54
- BODYSEAT
1148 Author: Date:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
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BO34E-01
BO0632
BO0633
15°
45°
- BODYSEAT BELT
BO-57
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts
or nuts and sill-bar) if it has been used in a severe impact.
The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is
not obvious.
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR) type
1. All seat belt:
RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
(a) Fasten the front seat belts.
(b) Drive the car at 10 mph (16 km/h) and make a very hard
stop.
(c) Check that the belt is locked and cannot be extended at
this time.
HINT:
Conduct this test in a safe area. If the belt does not lock, remove
the belt mechanism assembly and conduct the following static
check. Also, whenever installing a new belt assembly, verify the
proper operation before installation.
2. Driver 's seat belt (ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Tilt the retractor slowly.
(d) Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out at over 45 degrees
of tilt.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
3. Except driver's seat belt (ALR/ ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Pull out the whole belt and measure the length of the
whole belt. Then retract the belt slightly and pull it out
again.
(d) Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
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I01387
Condition : Periodically cools and then fails to cool
I01388
Condition: Insufficient cooling
- AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
AC-5
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(2) Moisture present in refrigeration system.
Symptom seen in
refrigeration systemProbable causeDiagnosisRemedy
During operation, pressure on low
pressure side sometimes become
a vacuum and sometime normal
Moisture entered in refrigeration
system freezes at expansion valve
orifice and temporarily stops cycle,
but normal state is restored after a
time when the ice melts Drier in oversaturated state
Moisture in refrigeration system
freezes at expansion valve orifice
and blocks circulation of refriger-
ant(1) Replace condenser
(2) Remove moisture in cycle
through repeatedly evacuating air
(3) Charge proper amount of new
refrigerant
(3) Insufficient cooling
Symptom seen in
refrigeration systemProbable causeDiagnosisRemedy
Pressure low on both low and
high pressure sides
Bubbles seen in sight glass con-
tinuously
Insufficient cooling performance
Gas leakage at some place in re-
frigeration system Insufficient refrigerant in system
Refrigerant leaking
(1) Check for gas leakage with gas
leak detector and repair if neces-
sary
(2) Charge Proper amount of re-
frigerant
(3) If indicated pressure value is
near 0 when connected to gauge,
create the vacuum after inspecting
and repairing the location of the
leak
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AC1C6-03
N05463
Adjusting
Bolt
Compressor
Drive Belt
Idle Pully Lock Nut
N15502
- AIR CONDITIONINGDRIVE BELT
AC-19
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
REMOVAL
1. w/o Power Steering:
REMOVE DRIVE BELT
(a) Loosen the idle pully lock nut.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
(b) Loosen the adjusting bolt and remove drive belt.
2. w/ Power Steering:
REMOVE DRIVE BELT
(a) Loosen the 2 PS pump set bolts.
Torque: 43 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
(b) Loosen the adjusting bolt.
(c) Remove the belt.
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N12205
Low Pressure
Charging Hose High Pressure
Charging Hose
AC1DD-01
N04392
Sleeve
- AIR CONDITIONINGMANIFOLD GAUGE SET
AC-21
1173 Author: Date:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
SET ON
1. CONNECT CHARGE HOSES TO MANIFOLD GAUGE
SET
Tighten the nuts by hand.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the wrong hoses.
2. CONNECT QUICK DISCONNECT ADAPTERS TO
CHARGING HOSES
Tighten the nuts by hand.
3. CLOSE BOTH HAND VALVES OF MANIFOLD GAUGE
SET
4. REMOVE CAPS FROM SERVICE VALVE ON REFRIG-
ERANT LINES
5. CONNECT QUICK DISCONNECT ADAPTER TO SER-
VICE VALVES
HINT:
Push the quick disconnect adapter onto the service valve, then
slide, the sleeve of the quick disconnect adapter downward to
lock it.
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N06553
AC1DE-01
AC-22
- AIR CONDITIONINGMANIFOLD GAUGE SET
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
SET OFF
1. CLOSE BOTH HAND VALVES OF MANIFOLD GAUGE
SET
2. DISCONNECT QUICK DISCONNECT ADAPTERS
FROM SERVICE VALVES ON REFRIGERANT LINE
HINT:
Slide the sleeve of the quick disconnect adapter upward to un-
lock the adapter and remove it from the service valve.
3. INSTALL CAPS TO SERVICE VALVES ON REFRIGER-
ANT LINE