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1. Reservoir
2. FULL level mark
3. LOW level mark
4. Arrow mark
5. Reservoir cap
546) Add coolant to reservoir so that its level aligns with Full mark.
Then, reinstall cap aligning arrow marks on reservoir and cap.
NOTE:
When installing reservoir cap, align arrow marks on reser-
voir and cap.
CAUTION:
When changing engine coolant, use mixture of 50% wa-
ter and 50% ANTIFREEZE / ANTICORROSION COOLANT
for the market where ambient temperature falls lower
than ±16C (3F) in winter, and mixture of 70% water and
30% ANTIFREEZE / ANTICORROSION COOLANT for the
market where ambient temperature doesn't fall lower
than ±16C (3F).
Even in a market where no freezing temperature is antici-
pated, mixture of 70% water and 30% ANTIFREEZE / AN-
TICORROSION COOLANT should be used for the pur-
pose of corrosion protection and lubrication.
ITEM 1-6
Exhaust System Inspection
WARING:
To avoid danger of being burned, do not touch exhaust sys-
tem when it is still hot. Any service on exhaust system
should be performed when it is cool.
When carrying out periodic maintenance, or the vehicle is raised for
other service, check exhaust system as follows:
Check rubber mountings for damage, deterioration, and out of
position.
Check exhaust system for leakage, loose connections, dents and
damages.
If bolts or nuts are loose, tighten them to specification.
Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing, or misposi-
tioned parts, open seams, holes, loose connections or other de-
fects which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the vehicle.
Make sure that exhaust system components have enough clear-
ance from the underbody to avoid overheating and possible dam-
age to the floor carpet.
Any defects should be fixed at once.
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0B-12 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
IGNITION SYSTEM
ITEM 2-1
Spark Plugs Replacement
Replace spark plugs with new ones referring to Section 6F1 or 6F2.
FUEL SYSTEM
ITEM 3-1
Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection
1) Remove air cleaner case clamps.
2) Take cleaner filter out of air cleaner case.
3) Check air cleaner filter for dirt. Replace excessively dirty filter.
4) Blow off dust by compressed air from air outlet side of filter.
5) Install air cleaner filter into case.
6) Install air cleaner case cap and clamp it securely.
Replacement
Replace air cleaner filter with new one according to above steps 1),
2) and 5), 6).
ITEM 3-2
Fuel Lines and Connections Inspection
1) Visually inspect fuel lines and connections for evidence of fuel
leakage, hose cracking and damage. Make sure all clamps are
secure.
Repair leaky joints, if any.
Replace hoses that are suspected of being cracked.
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1. Drain plug (Apply sealant)
2. Reverse idle gear shaft bolt (DO NOT LOOSEN IT)
3. Filler / level plug (Apply sealant)
1. Drain plug
2. Filler / level plug
Type 1
Type 2
1. Level gauge
2. FULL HOT mark
3. LOW HOT mark
4. FULL COLD mark
5. LOW COLD mark
0B-20 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-10
Manual Transmission Oil Inspection and Change
Inspection
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of oil leakage.
Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove level plug of transmission.
4) Check oil level.
Oil level can be checked roughly by means of level plug hole.
That is, if oil flows out of level plug hole or if oil level is found up
to hole when level plug is removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, pour specified amount of specified oil.
5) Tighten level plug to specified torque.
Refer to Section 7A or 7A1 for installation and tightening torque.
Change
Change transmission oil with new specified oil referring to Section
7A or 7A1.
ITEM 6-11
Automatic Transmission Fluid Inspection and Change
Inspection
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of fluid leakage.
Repair leaky point, if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for fluid level check.
3) Check fluid level.
For fluid level checking procedure, refer to On-vehicle service in
Section 7B1 and be sure to perform it under specified conditions.
If fluid level is low, replenish specified fluid.
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1. ªUPPERº or ªLOWERº mark
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-23
3) Visually check pump drive belt for cracks and wear.
4) Check belt for tension, referring to item 1-1.
If necessary, have belt adjusted or replaced.
ITEM 6-16
All Hinges, Latches and Locks Inspection
Doors
Check that each door of front, rear and back doors opens and
closes smoothly and locks securely when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or repair door
lock system.
Engine hood
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that second-
ary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pulling
hood release handle inside vehicle.). Also check that hood opens
and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair hood
lock system.
ITEM 6-17
Air Conditioning Filter (if equipped)
Inspection
1) Remove air conditioning filter from cooling unit referring to Sec-
tion 1B.
2) Check filter for dirt. Replace excessively dirty filter.
3) Blow off dust by compressed air from air outlet side of filter.
4) Install filter to cooling unit referring to Section 1B.
Replacement
Replace air conditioning filter with new one referring to Section 1B.
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1A-6 HEATER AND VENTILATION
6) Remove cooling unit (If equipped).
Refer to item COOLING UNIT (EVAPORATOR) REMOVAL in
Section 1B.
7) Disconnect fresh air control cable from blower motor case.
8) Remove blower motor unit (1) by removing its fastening nuts
(2).
9) Disconnect blower motor lead wire (2) at coupler from blower
unit (1).
10) Remove blower motor (3) by removing its mounting screws (4).
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
2) Connect fresh air control cable, refer to HEATER CONTROL
CABLES INSTALLATION.
3) Enable air bag system, if equipped. Refer to ENABLING AIR
BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
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HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-7
1. Fastening nuts
1. Air flow
BLOWER MOTOR
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system, if equipped. Refer to DISABLING AIR
BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
3) Remove ECM with bracket from blower motor unit.
4) Disconnect harness clamps from dash panel.
5) Loosen three nuts fastening blower unit.
6) Disconnect blower motor lead wire at coupler (2).
7) Remove blower motor (3) from blower unit (1).
INSPECTION
Check continuity between terminal to terminal as shown in left fig-
ure.
If check results are continuity, proceed to next operation check.
If not, replace.
Connect battery to blower motor as shown, then check that the
blower motor operates smoothly and specified current.
Specified current: Max. 25 A at 12 V
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
2) Enable air bag system, if equipped. Refer to ENABLING AIR
BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
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HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-9
1. LO
2. M1
3. M2
4. HI
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable (2) at battery (1).
2) Disable air bag system, if equipped. Refer to DISABLING AIR
BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
3) Open glove box (1), then remove screw (2).
4) Remove glove box.
5) Disconnect blower motor resistor (1) at coupler.
6) Remove heater blower resistor (1) by removing its fastening
screw (2).
INSPECTION
Measure each terminal-to-terminal resistance on resistor.
Resistance H-LO: Approx. 2.0
H-M1: Approx. 1.0
H-M2: Approx. 0.4
If measured resistance is incorrect, replace heater blower resistor.
INSTALLATION
1) Install heater blower resistor with screws.
2) Enable air bag system, if equipped. Refer to ENABLING AIR
BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
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1A-12 HEATER AND VENTILATION
1. Temperature control lever
2. Fresh air control lever
1. Fresh air control cable 1. Heater unit
2. Control cable1
2
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure.
2) Adjust cables as follows.
(1) Move control lever fully in arrow direction.
(2) Push heater lever fully in arrow direction and fix cable with
clamp in position as shown in left figure.
(3) Push blower lever fully in arrow direction and fix cable with
clamp in position as shown in left figure.
NOTE:
After installing control cables, be sure that control levers
move smoothly and stop at proper position.
3) If equipped with air bag, enable air bag system. Refer to ªENAB-
LING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
HEATER MODE CONTROL ACTUATOR
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system.
Refer to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
3) Remove column hole cover.