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NJMA0036
Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD Ð engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle speed
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
: Not applicable to this model
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-2
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NJMT0090
SMT928D
RemovalNJMT0090S01CAUTION:
Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle
assembly before separating transaxle from engine.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Remove battery and its bracket.
2. Remove fuse box from battery bracket.
3. Remove air cleaner box with mass air flow sensor.
4. Remove air breather hose and vacuum pump hose.
SMT650CB
5. Remove terminal and connector from starter motor.
6. Remove starter motor from transaxle.
7. Remove clutch hose clamp.
8. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle.
9. Disconnect speedometer pinion, PNP switch harness connec-
tors and ground harness.
10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle front
side.
11. Remove front exhaust tube.
SMT929D
12. Remove shift control rod and support rod bracket from tran-
saxle.
13. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
14. Draw out drive shafts from transaxle. Refer to AX-11,
ªRemovalº.
15. Support engine and transaxle by placing a jack under the tran-
saxle.
16. Remove bolts securing center member.
SMT950D
17. Take out engine mounting bracket and transaxle installation
bolts. Refer to EM-137, ªRemoval and Installationº.
18. Remove bolts securing transaxle under side.
19. Temporarily tighten center member.
20. Lower the lift.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONRS5F50A
Removal
MT-26
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How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick
and Accurate Repair
=NJRS0044A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a malfunction. It is important to fully understand the symp-
toms or conditions for a customer complaint.
INFORMATION FROM CUSTOMERNJRS0044S01WHAT ..... Vehicle model
WHEN ..... Date, Frequencies
WHERE ..... Road conditions
HOW ..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
PRELIMINARY CHECKNJRS0044S02Check that the following parts are in good order.
+Battery [Refer to SC-3, ªBATTERYº.]
+Fuse [Refer to EL-38, ªFuseº, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº.]
+System component-to-harness connections
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick and Accurate Repair
RS-51
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SRS800
SRS Operation CheckNJRS0047DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1NJRS0047S01Checking Air Bag Operation by Using ªAIR BAGº
Warning Lamp Ð User Mode
NJRS0047S01011. After turning ignition switch from ªOFFº to ªONº, ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp operates.
2. Compare ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation to the chart
below.
ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation Ð User mode Ð SRS condition Reference item
MRS095A
No malfunction is
detected. No further action
is necessary.
Ð
MRS096A
The system is malfunction-
ing and needs to be
repaired as indicated.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 2 or 6 (RS-60 or
RS-74).
MRS097A
Air bag or/and seat belt
pre-tensioner is deployed.Go to COLLISION DIAG-
NOSIS (RS-85).
Air bag fuse, diagnosis
sensor unit or harness is
malfunctioning and needs
to be repaired.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 9 (RS-82).
MRS098A
One of the following has
occurred and needs to be
repaired.
+Meter fuse is blown.
+ªAIR BAGº warning
lamp circuit has open
or short.
+Diagnosis sensor unit is
malfunctioning.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 10 (RS-84).
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
SRS Operation Check
RS-59
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ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation Ð User mode Ð SRS condition Reference item
MRS095A
No malfunction is
detected.
No further action is neces-
sary.Ð
MRS096A
The system is malfunc-
tioning and needs to be
repaired as indicated.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 6 (RS-74).
MRS097A
Air bag is deployed.
Seat belt pre-tensioner is
deployed.Go to COLLISION DIAG-
NOSIS (RS-85).
Air bag fuse, diagnosis
sensor unit or harness is
malfunctioning and needs
to be repaired.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 9 (RS-82).
MRS098A
One of the following has
occurred and needs to be
repaired.
+Meter fuse is blown.
+ªAIR BAGº warning
lamp circuit has open
or short.
+Diagnosis sensor unit is
malfunctioning.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 10 (RS-84).
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 8 (CONTINUED FROM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6)
NJRS0049S03Inspecting SRS malfunctioning record
1 CONSIDER POSSIBILITY OF NOT ERASING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT AFTER REPAIRING
Is it the first time for maintenance of SRS?
YesorNo
Ye s©Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5 (RS-68). (Further inspection cannot be performed
without CONSULT-II.)
No©Diagnosis results (previously stored in the memory) might not be erased after repair. Go
to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 7, step 5 (RS-79).
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses without CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-81
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Trouble Diagnoses: ªAIR BAGº Warning Lamp
Does Not Turn Off
=NJRS0050DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 9NJRS0050S01
1 SEE THE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG MODULE
Is air bag module deployed?
YesorNo
Ye s©Refer to COLLISION DIAGNOSIS (RS-85).
No©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK AIR BAG FUSE
Is SRS ªAir Bagº fuse OK?
SRS835
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 CHECK AIR BAG FUSE AGAIN
Replace ªAIR BAGº fuse and turn ignition switch ON.
Is ªAIR BAGº fuse blown again?
Ye s©Repair main harness.
No©INSPECTION END
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses: ªAIR BAGº Warning Lamp Does Not Turn Off
RS-82
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Trouble Diagnoses: ªAIR BAGº Warning Lamp
Does Not Turn On
=NJRS0051DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 10NJRS0051S01
1 CHECK ªMETERº FUSE
Is meter fuse OK?
SRS836
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 3.
NG©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK ªMETERº FUSE AGAIN
Replace meter fuse and turn ignition switch ON.
Is meter fuse blown again?
Ye s©Repair main harness.
No©INSPECTION END
3 CHECK ªAIR BAGº WARNING LAMP LED
Is ªAIR BAGº warning lamp LED OK?
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Replace ªAIR BAGº warning lamp LED.
4 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION BETWEEN DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT AND ªAIR BAGº WARNING
LAMP
Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit connector and turn ignition switch ªONº.
+Does ªAIR BAGº warning lamp turn on?
YesorNo
Ye s©Replace diagnosis sensor unit.
No©Check the ground circuit of ªAIR BAGº warning lamp.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses: ªAIR BAGº Warning Lamp Does Not Turn On
RS-84
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System DescriptionNJSC0004M/T MODELSNJSC0004S01Power is supplied at all times
+through 40A fusible link (letterB, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
+to ignition switch terminal 1.
With the ignition switch in START position, power is supplied
+from ignition switch terminal 5
+to starter motor harness connector terminal 1.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the engine block. With power and ground supplied, cranking occurs and the engine
starts.
A/T MODELSNJSC0004S02Power is supplied at all times
+through 40A fusible link (letterB, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
+to ignition switch terminal 1.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied
+from ignition switch terminal 5
+to park/neutral position relay terminal 5.
With the ignition switch ON or START position, power is supplied
+through 10A fuse [No. 20, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
+to park/neutral position (PNP) relay terminal 1.
With the selector lever in the P or N position, ground is supplied
+to park/neutral position relay terminal 2 through the park/neutral position switch
+from body grounds, F9 and F10.
Then park/neutral position relay is energized and power is supplied
+from park/neutral position relay terminal 3
+to starter motor harness connector terminal 1.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the engine block. With power and ground supplied, cranking occurs and the engine
starts.
STARTING SYSTEM
System Description
SC-13