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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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8-4 BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When performing a work that produces a heat exceeding 80C
in the vicinity of the electrical parts, remove the heat sensitive
electrical part(s) beforehand.
Use care not to expose connectors and electrical parts to water
which will be a cause of a trouble.
When using a tester for checking continuity or measuring voltage,
be sure to insert the tester probe from the wire harness side.
SYMBOLS AND MARKS
Refer to Section 8A.
ABBREVIATIONS
Refer to Section 8A.
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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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BODY SERVICE 9-11
11) Check for water leakage by pouring water over windshield
through hose. If leakage is found, dry windshield and fill leaky
point with adhesive. If water still leaks even after that, remove
glass and start installation procedure all over again.
CAUTION:
Upon completion of installation, note the following.
Do not use high pressure water.
Do not blow compressed air directly at adhesive ap-
plied part when drying.
Do not use infrared lamp or like for drying.
Sudden closing of door before adhesive is completely
set may cause glass to become loose or to come off.
Therefore, if door is opened or closed before adhesive
is completely set, make sure to open all door glasses
and use proper care.
If molding is not securely in place, hold it down with
a tape until adhesive is completely set.
Each adhesive has its own setting time.
Be sure to refer to its maker's instruction, check set-
ting time of adhesive to be used and observe precau-
tions to be taken before adhesive is set.
Refrain from driving till adhesive is completely set so
as to ensure proper and sufficient adhesion.
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1. Glass
2. Screw
1. Glass run
2. Center sash
3. Partition glass
1. Screw
2. Partition glass
3. Center sash
1. Door outer
weatherstrip
2. Screw
1. Door sealing
cover
2. Adhesive
1
BODY SERVICE 9-13
5) Remove outer weatherstrip.
CAUTION:
Using a tape-wrapped putty knife (or tape-wrapped
screwdriver), pry off weatherstrip. Use of an unwrapped
tool will cause damage to painting.
6) Remove glass fitting screws. Then down door glass.
7) Detach rear part of glass run from center sash.
8) Remove door center sash (by removing two screws with door
glass lowered all the way down).
9) When remove partition glass, slide to front to remove it.
10) Take out glass.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install door glass.
However, be careful of following points.
Securely seal door sealing cover with adhesive.
When weatherstrip is hardened, water leak may develop. In such
case, replace it with new one.
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9-16 BODY SERVICE
1. Molding
2. Glass
3. Fastener
1. Molding
2. Glass
3. Primer
4. Adhesive
5. Fastener
1. Door sealing cover
BACK DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to ªWINDSHIELDº section as removal and installation proce-
dures and cautions are basically the same. However, note the fol-
lowing.
NOTE:
Before applying primer to glass edge, install molding ac-
cording to installing position shown in figure.
Observe following precautions when applying adhesive
along glass edge.
±Adhesive should be applied evenly especially in height.
±Be careful not to damage primer.
±Press glass against body quickly after adhesive is applied.
Height ªbº : 15 mm (0.59 in.)
Width ªcº : 8 mm (0.31 in.)
Width ªdº : 16 mm (0.63 in.)
Clearance ªeº : 1 mm (0.04 in.)
When replacing back door, coat replacement door inside
with wax for proper anticorrosive treatment. Refer to ªUN-
DER COATING / ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND APPLICA-
TION AREAº in this section.
Apply sealing compound to peripheral of door hem area and
reinstall door sealing cover.
When weatherstrip is hardened and water leaks have devel-
oped, replace it.
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1. Stopper pin
1. Rags
2. Wooden piece
1. Upper hinge
mounting bolts
2. Lower hinge
mounting bolt
3. Door
4. Body
1. Front door hinge
2. Upper hinge nut (rear door)
3. Rear door hinge
BODY STRUCTURE
FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Remove front fender. Refer to ªFRONT FENDERº in this section.
2) Disconnect door harness lead wires at each coupler.
3) Remove stopper pin.
4) Support door panel using a jack with a piece of wood placed be-
tween jack and panel, as shown.
5) Remove door assembly by loosening hinge mounting bolts.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install door assembly, noting follow-
ing point.
NOTE:
When replacing door, coat replacement door inside with wax
for proper anticorrosion treatment.
Refer to ªUNDERCOATING / ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND
APPLICATION AREAº in this section.
Tighten door hinge bolts (and nut) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
(a): 27 N
.m (2.7 kg-m, 19.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Adjust door latch striker position by referring to ªFRONT DOOR
LOCK INSTALLATIONº section so that door is positioned correctly.
Adjust front door cushion so that door contacts body when closed.
After installation, open and close the door to check looseness.
Replace door open stopper pin when there is looseness.
When weatherstrip is hardened, water leak may develop.
In such case, replace it with new one.
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9-36 BODY SERVICE
Sealer is applied to the specific joints of a vehicle dur-
ing production. The sealer is intended to prevent dust
from entering the vehicle and serves also as an anti-
corrosion barrier. The sealer is applied to the door and
hood hem areas and between panels. Correct and re-
seal the originally sealed joints if damaged. Reseal
the attaching joints of a new replacement panel and
reseal the hem area of a replacement door or hood.
Use a quality sealer to seal the flanged joints, overlap
joints and seams. The sealer must have flexible char-
acteristics and paintability after it's applied to repair
areas.
For the sealer to fill open joints, use caulking material.
Select a sealer in conformance with the place and
purpose of a specific use. Observe the manufactur-
er's label-stand instructions when using the sealer.
In many cases, repaired places require color painting.
When this is required, follow the ordinary techniques
specified for the finish preparation, color painting and
undercoating build-up.
Rust proof wax, a penetrative compound, is applied
to the metal-to-metal surfaces (door and side sill in-
sides) where it is difficult to use ordinary undercoating
material for coating. Therefore, when selecting the
rust proof wax, it may be the penetrative type.
During the undercoating (vinyl coating) application,
care should be taken that sealer is not applied to the
engine-related parts and shock absorber mounting or
rotating parts. Following the under coating, make
sure that body drain holes are kept open.
he sequence of the application steps of the anti-corro-
sion materials are as follows:
1) Clean and prepare the metal surface.
2) Apply primer.
3) Apply sealer (all joints sealed originally).
4) Apply color in areas where color is required such
as hem flanges, exposed joints and under body
components.
5) Apply anticorrosion compound (penetrative wax).
6) Apply undercoating (rust proof material).
PAINT AND COATINGS
ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
WARNING:
Standard shop practices, particularly eye
protection, should be followed during the per-
formance of the below-itemized operations to
avoid personal injury.
As rust proof treatment, steel sheets are given corro-
sion resistance on the interior and / or exterior.
These corrosion resistance steel sheet materials are
called one of two-side galvanized steel sheets.
It is for the sake of rust protection that these materials
are selected and given a variety of treatments as de-
scribed blow.
1) Steel sheets are treated with cathodic electroprim-
er which is excellent in corrosion resistance.
2) Rust proof wax coatings are applied to door and
side sill insides where moisture is liable to stay.
3) Vinyl coating is applied to body underside and
wheel housing inside.
4) Sealer is applied to door hem, engine compart-
ment steel sheet-to-steel sheet joint, and the like
portions to prevent water penetration and resulting
in rust occurrence.
In panel replacement or collision damage repair, leav-
ing the relevant area untreated as it is in any operation
which does disturb the above-mentioned rust proof
treatment will cause corrosion to that area. Therefore,
it is the essential function of any repair operation to
correctly recoat the related surfaces of the relevant
area.
All the metal panels are coated with metal condition-
ers and primer coating during vehicle production. Fol-
lowing the repair and / or replacement parts installa-
tion, every accessible bare metal surface should be
cleaned and coated with rust proof primer. Perform
this operation prior to the application of sealer and
rust proof wax coating.