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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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3. Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and
remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required
when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only).
CAUTION:
Do not to allow the coolant to contact the drive belts.
4. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine
removal or repair, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block.
Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug to drain the right bank
and the oil cooler hose to drain the left bank as shown.
5. Remove the reservoir tank to drain the engine coolant, then clean the reservoir tank before installing it.
6. Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-14, "
FLUSHING COOLING
SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Close the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank, cylinder block drain plug, and the oil cooler hose, if
removed for a total system drain or for engine removal or repair.

The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water.

Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance Thread
Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
2. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with
the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.
3. Remove the vented reservoir cap and replace it with a non-vented reservoir cap before filling the cooling
system.
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Radiator drain plug : Refer to CO-10, "RADIATOR" .
RH cylinder block drain plug : Refer to EM-73, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .

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2. Clean the oil filter mounting surface on the cylinder block. Coat
the oil filter rubber seal with engine oil as shown.
3. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
the oil filter an additional 2/3 turn as shown.
4. Add new engine oil. Refer to MA-16, "
Changing Engine Oil" .

Clean any oil spills off the engine.
Changing Spark PlugsELS0010C
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect harness connector from ignition coil.
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-26, "
REMOVAL" .
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SM A70 2C
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug
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POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 3
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ...................... 4
Schematic ................................................................ 4
Wiring Diagram — POWER — ................................. 6
BATTERY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ANY POSITION ................................................ 6
ACCESSORY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION
SW. IN ACC OR ON .............................................11
IGNITION POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ON .................................................................. 12
IGNITION POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ON AND/OR START ....................................... 13
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION
MODULE ENGINE ROOM) ...................................... 17
System Description ................................................ 17
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R ........... 17
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL ......... 17
IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL ........................... 18
CAN Communication System Description .............. 18
Function of Detecting Ignition Relay Malfunction ... 18
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R) ......................... 19
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION ...................... 19
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .......................... 20
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 20
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 22
Auto Active Test ..................................................... 23
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 23
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................... 23
INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE ... 23
Schematic .............................................................. 25
IPDM E/R Terminal Arrangement ........................... 26
IPDM E/R Power/Ground Circuit Inspection .......... 27
Inspection with CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis) ........ 28
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R ................... 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................... 29GROUND CIRCUIT ................................................... 30
Ground Distribution ................................................. 30
MAIN HARNESS ................................................. 30
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS ................................ 33
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS .......................... 36
BODY HARNESS ................................................ 37
BODY NO. 2 HARNESS ..................................... 38
BACK DOOR NO. 2 RH HARNESS .................... 39
HARNESS ................................................................. 40
Harness Layout ...................................................... 40
HOW TO READ HARNESS LAYOUT ................. 40
OUTLINE ............................................................. 41
MAIN HARNESS ................................................. 42
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS (LH VIEW) .............. 44
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS (RH VIEW) ............. 47
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS .......................... 49
CHASSIS HARNESS .......................................... 51
BODY HARNESS ................................................ 53
BODY NO. 2 HARNESS ..................................... 55
ROOM LAMP HARNESS .................................... 57
FRONT DOOR LH HARNESS ............................ 58
FRONT DOOR RH HARNESS ............................ 58
REAR DOOR LH HARNESS ............................... 59
REAR DOOR RH HARNESS .............................. 59
BACK DOOR HARNESS .................................... 60
Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes) ...................... 61
ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION ............................ 64
Electrical Units Location ......................................... 64
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 64
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ......................... 65
Fuse ........................................................................ 67
Fusible Link ............................................................ 67
Circuit Breaker (Built Into BCM) ............................. 67
HARNESS CONNECTOR ......................................... 68
Description .............................................................. 68
HARNESS CONNECTOR (TAB-LOCKING
TYPE) .................................................................. 68
HARNESS CONNECTOR (SLIDE-LOCKING
TYPE) .................................................................. 69
HARNESS CONNECTOR (DIRECT-CONNECT

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POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT
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Wiring Diagram — POWER —EKS007NM
BATTERY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW. IN ANY POSITION
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ACCESSORY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW. IN ACC OR ON
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IGNITION POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW. IN ON
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POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT
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IGNITION POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW. IN ON AND/OR START
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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System DescriptionEKS007NN

IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) integrates the relay box and fuse block
which were originally placed in engine compartment. It controls integrated relays via IPDM E/R control cir-
cuits.

IPDM E/R-integrated control circuits perform ON-OFF operation of relays, CAN communication control,
etc.

It controls operation of each electrical component via ECM, BCM and CAN communication lines.
CAUTION:
None of the IPDM E/R integrated relays can be removed.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R
1. Lamp control
Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the BCM and controls the following lamps:

Headlamps (Hi, Lo)

Parking lamps

Tail lamps

Front fog lamps
2. Wiper control
Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the BCM and controls the front wipers.
3. Rear window defogger relay control
Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the BCM and controls the rear window defogger
relay.
4. A/C compressor control
Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the ECM and controls the A/C compressor
(magnetic clutch).
5. Starter control
Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the ECM and controls the starter relay.
6. Cooling fan control
Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the ECM and controls the cooling fan relays.
7. Horn control
Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the BCM and controls the horn relay.
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL
With CAN communication, by connecting each control unit using two communication lines (CAN L-line, CAN
H-line), it is possible to transmit a maximum amount of information with minimum wiring. Each control unit can
transmit and receive data, and reads necessary information only.
1. Fail-safe control

When CAN communication with other control units is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control.
After CAN communication returns to normal operation, it also returns to normal control.

Operation of control parts by IPDM E/R during fail-safe mode is as follows:
Controlled system Fail-safe mode
Headlamp

With the ignition switch ON, the headlamp (low) is ON.

With the ignition switch OFF, the headlamp (low) is OFF.
Tail and parking lamps

With the ignition switch ON, the tail and parking lamps are ON.

With the ignition switch OFF, the tail and parking lamps are OFF.
Cooling fan

With the ignition switch ON, the cooling fan HI operates.

With the ignition switch OFF, the cooling fan stops.
Front wiperUntil the ignition switch is turned off, the front wiper LO and HI remains in the same status it
was in just before fail−safe control was initiated.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger relay OFF