2001 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER power steering

SB71018
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1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Fuse block
3. Power steering fluid reservoir
4. Windshield washer fluid tank
Trunk room overview

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If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this section.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do−it−yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This section gives instructions only for
those items that are relatively easy for an
owner to perform. As explained in Section
6, there are still a number of items that
must be done by a qualified technician
with special tools.
For information on tools and parts for do−
it−yourself maintenance, see Parts and
tools" on page 186.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment and trunk roomthe
engine, radiator, exhaust manifold,
power steering fluid reservoir and
spark plug boots, etc.will be hot.
So be careful not to touch them.
Oil, fluids and spark plugs may also
be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the coolant reservoir cap or air re-
lease valve or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Be sure that the ignition is off if
you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans
will automatically start to run if the
engine coolant temperature is high
and/or the air conditioning is on.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
Do−it−yourself service
precautions

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Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with
same amperage rating as original
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use) Tools:
Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in
Replacing light bulbs" on page 206
in Section 7−3.)
Tools:
Screwdriver
Positioning the jack
SB71008
Front of vehicle
When jacking up your vehicle with the
jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustration.
Jack position
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Front− Front crossmember
Rear− Rear engine mounting bracket
Support position and
Pantograph jack position
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DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level190
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Checking the engine coolant level 191
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Checking brake fluid 192
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Checking power steering fluid 193
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Checking tire pressure 194
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Checking and replacing tires 195
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Rotating tires 196
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Installing snow tires and chains 197
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Replacing wheels 198
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Aluminum wheel precautions 199
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SECTION 7− 2

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If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir cap by
hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line. This brings the fluid to the correct
level when you put the cap back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water immediately. If
you still feel uncomfortable with your
eyes, go to the doctor.
NOTICE
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash
it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
SB72002
Open
Close
If hot add
If cold addIf hot
O.K.
If cold
O.K.
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add Toyota P.S fluid
EH or equivalent.
Before checking the power steering
fluid, remove the cover inside the
trunk. (See Replacing light bulbs" on
page 206 in Section 7−3.)
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60
°C80 °C or 140 °F175 °F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,
10 °C30 °C or 50 °F85 °F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours. Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the COLD"
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the HOT" range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent to bring
the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Checking power steering
fluid

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CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):515 (0.20.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Vehicle with limited−slip differential
1.8 (1.9, 1.6)
Vehicle without limited−slip differential 1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90 BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
85 (3.4)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 16 (0.040.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 58 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent

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Fuses
SB73024
Trunk room
Fuses (type A)1. 30 A: Spare fuse
2. 15 A: Spare fuse
3. 20 A: Spare fuse
4. RDI FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
5. ABS1 20 A: Anti−lock brake system
6. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
SB73025
Trunk room
7. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (high beam)
8. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (high beam)
9. HEAD LH LWR 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
10. HEAD RH LWR 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (low beam)
11. WASHER 10 A: Windshield wiper and
washer
12. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system
SB73026
Instrument panel
13. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wiper and
washer
14. ECU−IG 7.5 A: Power Steering system,
anti−lock brake system
15. FAN−IG 7.5 A: Electric cooling fans
16. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
17. GAUGE 7.5 A: Power window system,
gauges and meters, back−up lights,
charging system, rear window defogger
system
18. SRS 7.5 A: SRS airbag system
19. DEF 25 A: Rear window defogger sys-
tem

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SB73027
Engine compartment
20. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
21. AM1 7.5 A: GAUGE" ACC" TURN"
ECU−IG" WIPER" WASHER" SRS"
HTR 10A" FAN−IG" fuses
22. ACC 25 A: RADIO2" CIG" fuses
23. DOOR 15 A: Power door lock system
24. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stop light
25. TAIL1 20 A: TAIL2" PANEL" fuses
26. D P/W 20 A: Power window system
27. P P/W 20 A: Power window system
28. RADIO1 15 A: Power antenna, radio 29. DOME 10 A:
Clock
30. ECU−B 10 A: Daytime running light
system, g auges and meters
31. TAIL2 10 A: Taillights, parking lights,
license plate lights, gauges and meters
32. PANEL 7.5 A: Clock, illuminations
33. RADIO2 7.5 A: Gauges and meters,
outside rear view mirror system, clock
34. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
35. I/UP 7.5 A: Engine idle up system
36. ALT−S 7.5 A: Charging system
37. ECU−B1 25 A: ECU−B" DOME" fuses
38. HORN 10 A: Horn
39. HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights, emergen-
cy flashers
40. AM2 15 A: Starter system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, SRS airbag
system
41. IG2 15 A: Ignition system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
42. EFI1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobiliser system
43. DRL NO.1 7.5 A: Daytime running light
system 44. DRL NO.2 20 A:
HEAD LH LWR"
HEAD RH LWR" HEAD LH UPR"
HEAD RH UPR" fuses
45. EFI2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
46. ST 7.5 A: Starter system
Fuses (type B)
47. ABS2 40 A: Anti−lock brake system
48. EHPS 50 A: Power steering system
49. MAIN 40 A: Starter system, DRL"
DRL NO.2" fuses
50. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
Fuses (type C)
51. ALT 100 A: AM1" D P/W" P P/W"
DOOR" STOP" EHPS" DEF" TAIL1"
OBD" HTR 40A" fuses