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1. Breather hose
2. Oil filler / level plug
3. Rear drain plug
(Apply sealant)
Viscosity chart SAE
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
NOTE:
When having driven through water, check immediately if wa-
ter has entered (if so, oil is cloudy). Water mixed oil must be
changed at once.
Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than
oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and status
of breather hoses.
CHANGING OIL
NOTE:
Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.
It is highly recommended to use SAE 80W-90 viscosity.
1) Before oil change or inspection, be sure to stop engine and lift
up vehicle horizontally.
2) Check oil level and existence of leakage. If leakage is found, cor-
rect its cause.
3) Drain old oil and pour proper amount of gear oil as specified
(roughly up to level hole).
4) Torque drain and level / filler plugs to specification.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
(b): 28 N
.m (2.8 kg-m, 20.5 lb-ft)
Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
SAE 75W-85, 80W-90 or 90
For oil viscosity, refer to the chart
at the left.
Oil capacity : 2.2 liters (4.6 / 3.9 US / Imp. pt.)
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Terminal
Wire ColorSwitch Position
Terminal
Switch Position
Wire Color
HEAD
OFFHI
PASS SMALL
8B-6 LIGHTING SYSTEM
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (IN COMBINATION SWITCH)
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect combination switch lead wire coupler.
3) Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace switch.
Lighting Switch
ELTH
WGR
OFF
SMALL
HEAD
Dimmer & Passing Switch
EDHLHUHF
W/BR/WRR/B
Passing (PASS)
Low Beam
High Beam (HI)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
For vehicle without air bag system, refer to Section 3C COMBINA-
TION SWITCH, and for vehicle with air bag system, refer to Section
3C1 CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove front grille.
3) Disconnect harness and couplers from headlight assembly.
4) Remove three bolts and pull headlight assembly off vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Make sure to follow HEADLIGHT AIMING WITH SCREEN and aim
headlight after installation.
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1. Meter cluster
2. Hazard switch
Terminal
Wire ColorSwitch Position
LH steering vehicle shown
LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-9
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (IN COMBINATION SWITCH)
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect combination switch lead wire coupler.
3) Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace switch.
TLTBTR
G/RGG/Y
L
N
R
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to Section 3C COMBINATION SWITCH for vehicle without air
bag system and Section 3C1 CONTACT COIL AND COMBINA-
TION SWITCH ASSEMBLY for vehicle with air bag system.
HAZARD SWITCH
REMOVAL
1) Remove meter cluster.
2) Pull hazard switch out of instrument panel.
3) Disconnect coupler from hazard switch.
4) Remove hazard switch.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure.
INSPECTION
Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace siwtch.
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1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel level meter
4. Water temperature meter
5. Turn signal pilot light (LH)
6. 4WD indicator (if equipped)
7. ABS warning light (if equipped)
8. Immobilizer warning light (if equipped)
9. CHECK ENGINE light
10. Turn signal pilot light (RH)11. AIR BAG warning light (if equipped)
12. O / D OFF light (A / T vehicle only)
13. Fasten seat belt light (if equipped)
14. High beam light
15. Oil pressure warning light
16. Charge warning light
17. Brake and parking brake warning light
18. POWER indicator light (A / T vehicle only)
19. Shift position indicator (A / T vehicle, if equipped)or
CHECK
ENGINEor
ABS
8C-2 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTIONS IN SERVICING
Refer to Section 8.
SYMBOLS AND MARKS
Refer to Section 8.
WIRING COLOR SYMBOLS
Refer to Section 8.
ABBREVIATIONS
Refer to Section 8.
JOINT CONNECTOR
Refer to Section 8.
FUSE BOX AND RELAY
Refer to Section 8.
POWER SUPPLY DIAGRAM
Refer to Section 8.
COMBINATION METER
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1. To door switch (driver side) B / Bl
2. To transmission range switch G / Bl
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) L
3. To transmission range switch G / O
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) 2
4. To transmission range switch Y / G
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) D
5. To transmission range switch O / Bl
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) N
6. To transmission range switch O / G
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) P
7. To transmission range switch R
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) R
8. To ground B
9. To PCM (A / T vehicle only) W / B
10. To ECT sensor Y / W
11. To fuel level gauge Bl / W
12. To ground B / Y
13. To combination switch G / Y
NOTE:
Terminal arrangement of coupler viewed from harness side.
Coupler A Coupler B Coupler C
Coupler A Coupler B Coupler C
1. Blank ÐÐ
2. Blank ÐÐ
3. To ignition switch B / W
4. Blank ÐÐ
5. To ABS control module Bl / O
(if equipped)
6. To PCM (A / T vehicle only) Gr / Bl
7. To ABS control module Br
(if equipped)
8. To VSS Bl / Y
9. To combination switch G / R
10. To SDM (if equipped) Y / G or Bl
11. To main fuse W / Bl
12. To fuse box W
13. To combination switch R
14. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) V
(if equipped)
15. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) V / Y
16. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) O / B
(if equipped)1. To ground B
2. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) Br
3. To ignition switch (if equipped) V / R
4. To brake fluid level switch R / B
5. To parking brake switch V
6. To seat belt switch (if equipped) Gr / R
7. To generator W / R
8. To oil pressure switch Y / B
9. To combination switch R / Y
10. To ignition switch (if equipped) Bl / R or CHECK
or ENGINE
or ABSif equipped
if equippedif equipped
INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-3
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8C-4 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
Fuse name (ª º) in the table below is shown on the fuse box cover (Hard Top Model) or the junction box
(Canvas Top Model).
SPEEDOMETER AND VSS
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Speedometer shows no
operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
VSS faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Speedometer faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace VSS
Replace printed plate
Replace speedometer
Repair
FUEL METER / FUEL GAUGE UNIT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Fuel meter shows no
operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Fuel gauge unit faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Fuel meter faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace fuel gauge unit
Replace printed plate
Replace fuel meter
Repair
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. (ECT) METER AND SENSOR
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Engine coolant temp.
meter shows no operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
ECT meter faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
ECT sensor faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace ECT meter
Replace printed plate
Replace ECT sensor
Repair
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Oil pressure warning light
does not light upBulb in combination meter blown
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Oil pressure switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace printed plate
Replace oil pressure switch
Repair
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G16
J20
H25
1. Oil pressure switch
INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-11
INSPECTION
1) Warm up ECT sensor (1) observing resistance between sensor
terminal (2) and sensor unit (1). Resistance should be de-
creased with increase of its temperature.
2) Check resistance between sensor terminal (2) and sensor unit
(1) shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace sen-
sor.
Temperature
Resistance
50C (122F)136 ± 216
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to OIL PRESSURE CHECK in Section 6A1 (for G16), Section
6A2 (for H25), and Section 6A4 (for J20) of this manual for details.
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect oil pressure switch (1) lead wire.
2) Check for continuity between oil pressure switch terminal (2)
and cylinder block (3) as shown.
During Engine Running
No continuity
At Engine StopContinuity
If check result is not as specified, replace oil pressure switch (1).
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WASHER
ONINT
LO
HI
Type A
Type B
Type C
WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-9
Wiper
SW
Terminal
Wiper SW
Terminal
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
INSPECTION
Front Wiper and Washer Switch (in Combination Switch)
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect combination switch lead wire coupler.
3) Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
as shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace
switch.
B3+2+1AsB3+2+1As
OFFB3WINTB3W
LOOFF
HION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
For vehicle without air bag system, refer to Section 3C COMBINA-
TION SWITCH, and for vehicle with air bag system, refer to Section
3C1 CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Wiper Motor
1) As illustrated, use a 12 V battery to connect its (+) terminal to ter-
minal ªAº, and its (±) terminal to Black lead wire (2) (Type A, B)
or terminal ªEº (Type C).
If motor (1) rotates at a low revolution speed of 45 to 55 rpm, it
is proper. For high speed check, connect battery (+) terminal to
terminal ªBº, and its (±) terminal to Black lead wire (2) (Type A,
B) or terminal ªEº (Type C). If motor rotates at a high revolution
speed of 67 to 83 rpm, it is proper.