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5. Install the air cleaner case (upper).
6. Install the air duct and resonator assembly (inlet).
Changing Engine OilELS0010A
WAR NIN G:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct
skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
1. Warm up the engine, and check for any oil leaks.
2. Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.
4. Install a new washer on the oil drain plug, then install the oil drain plug in the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Clean the drain plug and install with a new washer.
5. Refill the engine with the specified oil.
CAUTION:
Clean the drain plug and install with a new washer.
The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the oil capacity value as a
reference and check the oil level using the dipstick when filling the oil.
6. Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for any oil leaks.
7. Stop the engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
8. Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as nec-
essary and install the oil filler cap.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
Changing Oil FilterELS0010B
1. Remove the oil filter using Tool.
WAR NIN G:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil are hot.
NOTE:
The filter is a full-flow cartridge type and is provided with a relief valve.Oil pan drain plug : Refer to EM-22, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
Oil capacity and grade : Refer to MA-10, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
SM A95 4C
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
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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" .
SM A01 0
SM A70 2C
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug
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3. Using a suitable tool remove spark plug with.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with the standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:
Frequent engine starts
Low ambient temperatures
The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark knock occurs with the standard type spark plug under condi-
tions such as:
Extended highway driving
Frequent high engine revolution
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock spark plug.
Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.
If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may be used.
SEM 29 4A
MakeNGK
Standard typePLFR5A-11
Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
SM A77 3C
Cleaner air pressure
: Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/cm2 , 85 psi)
Cleaning time : Less than 20 seconds
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Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between
change intervals.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Checking EVAP Vapor LinesELS0010D
1. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing
or deterioration.
2. Inspect vacuum relief valve of fuel tank filler cap for clogging and sticking. Refer to EC-637, "
How to
Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage" .
SM A80 6CA
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEPFP:00100
Changing In-cabin MicrofilterELS0010E
1. Remove the instrument lower cover RH.
2. Remove the glove box assembly.
a. Remove the two lower glove box screws.
b. Open the glove box, then remove the four upper glove box
screws.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the two glove box striker screws.
c. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel to
access the in-cabin microfilter cover.
3. Remove the screw and remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.
4. Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the front heater and cool-
ing unit assembly housing.
LLIA0072E
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5. Insert the first new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater and
cooling unit assembly housing and slide it over to the right.
Insert the second new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater
and cooling unit assembly housing.
NOTE:
The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The
end of the microfilter with the arrow should face the rear of the
vehicle. The arrows should point downward.
6. Install the in-cabin microfilter cover.
7. Install the glove box assembly in reverse order of removal.
8. Install the instrument lower cover RH.
Checking Exhaust SystemELS0010F
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
Checking A/T FluidELS001JM
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Check for any fluid leakage.
3. Remove the tightening bolt for the ATF level gauge.
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Upper glove box screws : 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)
Lower glove box screws : 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)
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4. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures of 30° to 50°C (86° to 122°F) using
“COLD” range on ATF level gauge as follows.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear position. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove ATF level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert ATF level gauge into charging pipe as far as it will go.
CAUTION:
To check fluid level, insert the ATF level gauge until the cap
contacts the end of the charging pipe, with the gauge
reversed from the normal attachment conditions.
f. Remove ATF level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low
side of range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
5. Increase ATF temperature by 80°C (176°F) once.
6. Make the fluid temperature approximately 65°C (149°F).
NOTE:
Fluid level will be greatly affected by temperature as shown. Therefore, be certain to perform oper-
ation while checking data with CONSULT-II.
a. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.
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b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT-II.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.
7. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of approximately 65°C
(149°F) using “HOT” range on A/T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the fluid level gauge, always use lint-
free paper, not a cloth one.
To check fluid level, insert the ATF level gauge until the
cap contacts the end of the charging pipe, with the gauge
reversed from the normal attachment conditions as
shown.
8. Check fluid condition.
If fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to check operation
of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to CO-10,
"RADIATOR" and AT-15, "A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning" .
9. Install the removed ATF level gauge into the fluid charging pipe.
Changing A/T FluidELS001JN
1. Increase ATF temperature by 80°C (176°F) once.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the tightening bolt for the ATF level gauge.
4. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
To replace the ATF, pour in new fluid at the charging pipe with the engine idling and at the same time
drain the old fluid from the radiator cooler hose return side.
When the color of the fluid coming out is about the same as the color of the new fluid, the replacement
is complete. The amount of new transmission fluid to use should be 30 to 50% increase of the stipu-
lated amount.
CAUTION:
Use only specified ATF fluid. Do not mix with other fluid.
Using ATF other than the specified ATF fluid will cause deterioration in driveability and auto-
matic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
When filling ATF, take care not to splash any heat generating parts such as the exhaust.
5. Increase ATF temperature by 80°C (176°F) once.
6. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-21, "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If fluid is still dirty, repeat step 2.
through 5.
7. Install the removed ATF level gauge in the fluid charging pipe.
WLIA0014E
Level gauge bolt : Refer to AT-13, "A/T FLUID" .
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ATF fluid capacity and specification : Refer to MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants" .
Drain plug : Refer to AT-13, "
A/T FLUID" .
Level gauge bolt : Refer to AT- 1 3 , "
A/T FLUID" .