Steering Column
I
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and proceclures
in the SRS sectron (24) before pertorming repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE: Before removing the steering column for SRS,
remove the driver's airbag assembly and cable reel lsee
section 24).
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17 35).
2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
driver's knee bolster (see section 20).
3. Remove the combination switch assembly from the
steering column sha{t by disconnecting the connec-
tors.
4. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
5. Remove the steering joint cover.
6. Bemove the steering joint bolls.
7. Disconnect the steering ioint by moving the joint
toward the column, and remove it from the column
shaft.
8. Remove the steering column by removing the
attaching nuts and bolt.
UPPER
RETAINING COLLABNOTE: Take care not to let the
retaining collar fall out ofposition during installation.
STEERING JOINT BOLTS22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16lbtft}
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
. Make sure the steering joint is connected as follows:
a. Insert the upper end of the steering ioint onto the
steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with the flat on
the shait), and loosely install the upper joint bolt.
b. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the
pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft), and loosely install the lower
joint bolt.
Be sure that the lowei joint bolt is securely in the
groove in the pinion shaft.
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint js fully seated. Then tighten the ioint
bolts.
. 8e sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any
parts when installing the column
. Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened
properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
STEERING COLUMN
COMBINATION SWITCHASSEMBLY
FLANGE NUT13 N.m {1.3 kgl.m.9 lbf ft)
COLUMN COVER
FLANGE BOLTS22Nm12.2kgl'm,16 tbt.tr)
UPPER JOINT BOLTBolt musl line upon shaft.
Groove.
LOWER JOINT BOLT8oh must line up wrthgroove around on shaft.
CLIP
J
JOINT COVER
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Dashboard
Gomponent Removal/lnstallation
(cont'd)
Center panel removal:
1. Remove:
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69)
. Radio {see section 23)
2. Remove the rear window defogger switch and haz-
ard warning switch, then disconnect the connectors.
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MtxCONTNOLCABLE
3. Disconnect the air mix control cable, and remove the
screws, then pull out the center panel.
4. Disconnect the connectors from the heater control
u nit.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
. Adjust the air mix control cable (see section 21).
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Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before preforming repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and
related parts.
1. Remove:
o Front and rear consoles (see page 20-67)
. Console panel (see page 2O 67),
. Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-68)
. Glove box (see page 20-69)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69i
2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
@ To avoid accidental deplovment and
possible injury, always disconnect the driver's
airbag connector belore lowering the steering col-
umn lsee section 241.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
3. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors,
remove the nuts, then move the under-dash fuse/
relay box. Disconnect the antenna lead and moon-
roof relay connectors.
DASHBOARD cltPs
CONNECTORS(for some models)
MOONROOFRELAY
ANTENNALEAO
FRAME
SRS MAINHARNESS
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,7.2lbt.ltl
DATACONNECTOR WIRE HARNESSDetach. CONNECTORS
Dashboard
Removal (cont'd)
7. lf necessary, remove the dashboard frame from the dashboard.
>: Screw localionsa>,21 B>,4a: Nut locations, 3
>: Clip locations
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ra 6 x '1.0 mm
Yi.!i[11"-"'".
DASHBOARD BRACKETSIDE COVER
Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched.a Make sure the connectors, antenna lead and air mix control cable are connected properly.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
OASHBOARD
20-72
Heater Unit
Replacement (cont'dl
6.
7.
8.
9.
Remove the dashboard (see section 20).
Remove the heater duct (see page 21-37) or evapo-
rator (see page 22-28).
Disconnect the connectors from the mode control
motor and air mix control motor ('99 - 00 models),
then remove the wire harness clips and wire har-
ness from the heater unit. Remove the clip from the
heater duct, then remove the two mounting nuts
and the heater unit.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m,7.2 lbf.ftl
HEATER UNIT
lnstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
Apply sealant to the grommets.
Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater
hoses. Make sure that the clamps are secure.
Refill the cooling system with engine coolant
(see section 10).
Connect all cables, and make sure they are prop-
erly adjusted (see page 21-44 (96 - 98 models)
or page 21-45 ('99 - 00 models)).
Make sure that there is no air leakage.
21-40
Evaporator
1.
Replacement
4.
Move the temperature control to "HOl"
'96-98: Slide the temoerature control lever.'99-00: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), then turn
the temperature contol knob. Turn the ignition
switch off.
Remove the battsry.
Rgcover the refrigerant with a rocovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-271.
Remove the bolts, then disconnect th6 suction 8nd
receiver lines from th6 evaoorator.
NOTE: Plug or cap the lines imm€diatoly after dis-
connecting them to avoid moisture and dust con-
tamination.
6xl.0mm9.8 n*ln ll.0 tg6m.7.2 lbt frl
RECEiVER UNE
Remove the glov6 box (see section 20).
Removo the self-tapping scr€w and the passeng€r's
dashboard lower cover. Removs the bolt. the nut
8nd the kn€e bolst6r, th6n r6mov6 th6 fiv6 bolts and
the glove box frame.
6.
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7. Disconnect the connector from th€ Ay'C thermostat,
and r€movs the wire harness from the ovaporator.
Remov6 tho four self-tapping screws, tho mounting
bolt and ths mounting nut. Disconnect th€ drain
hose, then remov€ th6 avagorator.
6 x l.0.nm9.8 l$m lt.o ldm, 7.2 bl.tt)
Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
th€ following items.
o lf you'r6 installing a new evaporator, add rofriger-
ANt OiI {SANDEN, SP-10 Or DENSO, ND-OIL 8)
lsas page 22-221.
. Replace the O-rings with now ones 8t 68ch titting,
and apply 8 thin coat of r€frlgersd oil before
installing them.
NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings for HFC-
134a (R-134a) to avoid loakago.
. Apply s€alant to tha grommets.
. Mske sure that ther€ is no air leakage.
. Chargs ths system {s€€ page 22-161, and tost its
performance (see pags 22-211.
l'f .
Electrical
Special Toofs .,....................,23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ..............,.................... . 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting .............. ......... . . 23-5
wire color codes ..........,23-5
Schematic Symbols ........,................... . . .. .... 23-6
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ...,..................... ... .. . 23'7
Dashboard ......................23-8
Dashboard/Door ......... 23-12*Airbags ................. ....... Section 24
Air Conditioning ......... Section 21
Aftelnator ..........."""" """ 23-112
Anti-lock Brake System {ABS) Section 19*A/T Gear Position Indicator .....................,. .... ... 23-149
Automatic Transmission Svstem .... . ....... Section 14
Batterv ......... . . . ... ...... .......23-91
Blower controls .. . ... Section 2l
Charging System ....'...........23'112
Connector ldentilication and Wire Harness
Routing .................. ......23'13
Cruise Control ............,........23-240
Dash Lights Brightness Controller ............. ....... 23-180
Fan controfs "" 23'126
Fuel PumD ........ . ........ section 11
Fuses/Refay ...............,..,,.. 23'62
PGM-FI Control System ......................,....... Section 1 1
*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ....,.,.......23-131
Fuef Gauge ...........'.'.......23-142
Gauge/lndicator .. . .. 23-129
Ground Distribution .. . 23-75
Heatei controls .. . ..... Section 21*Horn................. ...............23-196
*tgnition Switch ....................23-89
lgnition System .......,.... 23-102
*lntegrated Control Unit ....................................... 23-156
fnterlock System ,........ . . , ,23-144
Lighting System . . . .. ......... 23-161
Lights, Exterior
Back-up Lights ..'............23'171
Brake Lights .................. 23'174
Daytime Bunning Lights (Canadal ............... 23'166
Front Parking Lights ......,................ .'. .......... 23-167
Front Turn Signal Lights .......... . . ............ ..,.23-167
Headtights ....".'....-... ..... 23'167
High Mount Brake Light ...................... ... .23'179
License Plate Lights ...... 23'176
Taitfights ................ .......23'171
lnterior Lights ..-.......,, . 23-142
Moonroof ..,.................,........ 23-235
Power Distribution ....... . . .23-61
Power Door Locks .......,,,. .23'251
Power Mirrors ,..............,.,...23'206
Power Relays ....... . ...... . . .. 23-86
Power Windows ............,,....23-220
Rear Window Defogger .......................... . . ... . . 23-2OO
Spark Plugs . ..... . ........ .....23-111
Slarting System ................23-93*stereo Sound Svstem ,................. ..... ... . ... ,.,.,,23'147'Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... . Section 24
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher System .......'.'....-... 23-173
*Undel-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............,.................. 23-85
vehicfe soeed sensor (VSSI """" ""' 23-140+Wipers/Washers .........,.,.,...23-214
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, references to auto-
matic transmission (Mf) in this section include the CVT.
Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
D
How to ldentify Connectors:
ldentification numbers have been assigned to all connectors. The number is preceded by the letter "C" for connectors,"G" for ground terminals or "T" for non-ground terminals.
Location
HarnessEngine CompartmentDashboardOthers {Floor, Door,
Trunk/Hatch, and Rootl
Starter cablesT1, T2 and @
Battery ground cableG1 and O
Engine ground cable AT3
G2
Engine ground cable BT4
Under-hood ABS fuse/relay box wire
harness (With ABS)
t5 ano (9
Engine wire harnessCl01 thru C147
T101 and T102
G101
Engine compartmenl ware harnessC201 thru C215
G201 and G202
Main wire harnessC301 thru C310
C351 thru C361
C401 thru C452
G401 and G402
Dashboard wire harnessC501 thru C520
G501
FIoor wire harnessC551 thru C573
G551 and G552
Rear wire harnessC601 thru C62l
G601 and G602
Driver's door wire harnessC631 thru C640
Passenger's door wire harnessC651 thru C657
Left rear door wire harness (Sedan)C661 thru C664
Right rear door wire harness (Sedan)C671 thru C674
Roof wire harness (Without moonroof)C701 thru C719
Moonroof wire harness {With moon-
roof)
C7l'l thru C719
Heater sub-harness AC721 thru C729
Heater sub-harness BC7 41 thtu C7 44
Ay'C wire harnessC751 thru C754
G751
Hatch wire harness (Hatchback)C761 thru C768
Rear window defogger grgund wirec771
G171
Secondary heated orygen sensor sub-
narness
C781 and C782
Fuel tank pressure sensor sub-harnessC791 thru C793
SRS main harnessC801 thru C807
G801
Rear window defogger wireC831 thru C833
Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavhiosLocationConnocts ioNotes
c401
c402
c403
c404
c405
c406
c407
c407
c408
c409
c410
c411
c412
c413
c414
c415
c416
c417
c418
c4l9
c420
c42'l
c423
c424
c425
c426
c427
c42A
c429
c430
c431
c432
c433
c434
c435
c431
c438
c439
'14
't4
I
I
10't2
24
16
7
o
18
20
18
7
6
I
o
4
7
8
14
1
Above under-dash fuss/relay box
Under left side ot dash
Under left sid€ of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Und€r left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/r€lay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Eehind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
In the steering column cover
In the steering column cover
In the steering column cover
In the steering column covEr
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Eehind under-dash fus€/relay box
Floo. wire harness (C555)
Floor wire harness (C554)
Security system
Cruise control unit
Daytime running lights control unit
Daytime running lights control unit
Roof wire harness (C701)
Moonroof wire harness (C7l1)
Front fog light connector
Integrated control unit
Dashboard wire harness (C504)
Dashboard wire harness (C502)
SRS main harness (C802)
Data link connector
Starter cut relay
lgnition switch
Security system
Clutch switch
Clutch interlock switch
Under-dash fuss/relay box (C9191
Undor-dash fuse/r€lay box {C920)
Under-dash tuse/relay box (C922)
Under-dash luse/relay box (C914)
Under-dash fuse/rBlay box (C915)
Horn relay
Brake swilch
Windshield wiper/washer switch
Rear window wiper/washer switch
Turn signal switch
Combination lighvturn signal switch
Cable reel
lnterlock control unit
Secondary heated oxygen sensor sub-
harn€ss (C781)
Ay'T gear position switch
Shift lock solenoid
Park pin switch and Ay'T gear position
console light
Transmission control module (TCM)
Transmission control module {TCM)
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C925)
ABS
Optional
Canada
Canada
Optional
Atr
MTT
Optional
Mlf
NT
Atf
CVT
CVT
Optional
AN
Atr
G401Left kick panelBody ground, via main wire harness
Main Wir€ Harness (Loft side of da3h and floor branch): '96 - 97 models
*2:Without moonroof*4: With moonroof*5: M/T (with cruise control or for D16Y5 engine)*6: With secondary heated oxygen sensor (H02S)
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