INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY IP-15
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(T) Cluster Lid C
1. Insert a remover into gap between instrument panel and pad,
pull back to your side, and disconnect metal clips below.
2. Disconnect harness connectors, and remove cluster lid C.
CAUTION:
Cover surroundings with cloth to avoid scratches or damages.
(U) Display Unit and Audio Unit
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Disconnect harness connector, and remove display unit and audio unit.
CAUTION:
Unit is heavy, so be careful not to pinch your fingers when
working.
(V) Front Defroster Grille (RH/LH)
Insert a remover into gaps between front defroster grille (RH/LH) and
instrument panel and pad, lift front defroster grille up, and remove
front defroster grille (RH/LH).
(W) Combination Meter Bracket
1. Remove bolts.
2. The installation bolts of the harness clip and steering column assembly is removed, steering column assembly is pulled back-
ward, and set combination meter bracket free from the instru-
ment panel and pad. Refer to PS-12, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
PIIA4994E
PIIB1335E
PIIA5009E
PIIA5010E
CAN COMMUNICATION LAN-37
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System setting signal TR R
RT T
Distance to empty signal R T
Parking brake switch sig-
nal RT
Door lock/unlock request
signal TR
Door lock/unlock status
signal RT
Starter permission signal T R
Back door open request
signal TR
Power window open
request signal TR
Alarm request signal T R
Key warning signal T R
ICC sensor signal R T
ICC warning lamp signal T R
ICC system display sig-
nal TR
Current gear position sig-
nal TR R
ICC steering switch sig-
nal TR
ASCD operation signal T R
ASCD OD cancel
request signal TR
ICC OD cancel request
signal RT
A/T CHECK indicator
lamp signal TR
A/T position indicator
lamp signal TR
A/T shift schedule
change demand signal R
T
Manual mode signal R T
Not manual mode signal R T
Manual mode shift up
signal RT
Manual mode shift down
signal RT
Manual mode indicator
signal TR R
Signals ECM TCM
Dis-
play
con-
trol
unit ICC
unit Intelli-
gent Key unit BCM Ste er-
ing
angle
sen- sor LDW
cam- era
unit Uni-
fied
meter and
A/C
amp. ICC
sen-
sor ABS
actu- ator and
elec- tric
unit
(con- trol
unit) Driver
seat
con-
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unit IPDM
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CAN COMMUNICATION LAN-45
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VDC OFF indicator
lamp signal RT
SLIP indicator lamp
signal RT
Brake warning lamp
signal RT
System setting signal TR R
RT T
AWD warning lamp
signal TR
Distance to empty
signal RT
Parking brake switch
signal RR T
Door lock/unlock
request signal TR
Door lock/unlock sta-
tus signal RT
Starter permission
signal TR
Back door open
request signal TR
Power window open
request signal TR
Alarm request signal T R
Key warning signal T R
ICC sensor signal R T
ICC warning lamp
signal TR
ICC system display
signal TR
Current gear posi-
tion signal TR R
ICC steering switch
signal TR
ASCD operation sig-
nal TR
ASCD OD cancel
request signal TR
ICC OD cancel
request signal RT
A/T CHECK indica-
tor lamp signal TR
A/T position indica-
tor lamp signal TR
Signals ECM TCM
Dis-
play
con-
trol
unit AWD
con- trol
unit ICC
unit Intel-
ligent Key unit BCM Steer-
ing
angle
sen- sor LDW
cam- era
unit Uni-
fied
meter and
A/C
amp. ICC
sen-
sor ABS
actu- ator and
elec- tric
unit
(con- trol
unit) Driver
seat
con-
trol
unit IPDM
E/R
CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 2) LAN-125
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18. CHECK UNIT REPRODUCIBILITY
Performs the following procedure for each unit, and then perform reproducibility test.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Disconnect the unit connector.
4. Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal.
5. Make sure that the symptom filled in the “Symptom” of the check sheet is reproduced. (Do not confuse it with the symptom related to removed unit.)
6. Make sure that the same symptom is reproduced.
–A/T assembly
–Display unit
–BCM
–Steering angle sensor
–LDW camera unit
–Unified meter and A/C amp.
–ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
–Driver seat control unit
–ECM
–IPDM E/R
Check results
Reproduce>>Install removed unit, and then check the other unit.
Not reproduced>>Replace removed unit.
IPDM E/R Ignition Relay Circuit InspectionAKS00CFJ
Check the following. If no malfunction is found, replace the IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R power supply circuit. Refer to PG-28, "IPDM E/R Power/Ground Circuit Inspection" .
Ignition power supply circuit. Refer to PG-12, "IGNITION POWER SUPPLY - IGNITION SW. IN “ON”
AND/OR “START”" .
CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 6) LAN-303
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18. CHECK UNIT REPRODUCIBILITY
Performs the following procedure for each unit, and then perform reproducibility test.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Disconnect the unit connector.
4. Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal.
5. Make sure that the symptom filled in the “Symptom” of the check sheet is reproduced. (Do not confuse it with the symptom related to removed unit.)
6. Make sure that the same symptom is reproduced.
–A/T assembly
–Display unit
–AWD control unit
–BCM
–Steering angle sensor
–LDW camera unit
–Unified meter and A/C amp.
–ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
–Driver seat control unit
–ECM
–IPDM E/R
Check results
Reproduce>>Install removed unit, and then check the other unit.
Not reproduced>>Replace removed unit.
IPDM E/R Ignition Relay Circuit InspectionAKS00CD0
Check the following. If no malfunction is found, replace the IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R power supply circuit. Refer to PG-28, "IPDM E/R Power/Ground Circuit Inspection" .
Ignition power supply circuit. Refer to PG-12, "IGNITION POWER SUPPLY - IGNITION SW. IN “ON”
AND/OR “START”" .
LAN-350
[CAN]
CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 7)
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16. CHECK UNIT REPRODUCIBILITY
Performs the following procedure for each unit, and then perform reproducibility test.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Disconnect the unit connector.
4. Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal.
5. Make sure that the symptom filled in the “Symptom” of the check sheet is reproduced. (Do not confuse it with the symptom related to removed unit.)
6. Make sure that the same symptom is reproduced.
–A/T assembly
–Display control unit
–AWD control unit
–ICC unit
–Intelligent Key unit
–BCM
–Steering angle sensor
–Unified meter and A/C amp.
–ICC sensor
–ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
–Driver seat control unit
–ECM
–IPDM E/R
Check results
Reproduce>>Install removed unit, and then check the other unit.
Not reproduced>>Replace removed unit.
IPDM E/R Ignition Relay Circuit InspectionAKS00CCE
Check the following. If no malfunction is found, replace the IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R power supply circuit. Refer to PG-28, "IPDM E/R Power/Ground Circuit Inspection" .
Ignition power supply circuit. Refer to PG-12, "IGNITION POWER SUPPLY - IGNITION SW. IN “ON”
AND/OR “START”" .
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance .................. ..... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ..... 7
Schedule 1 .......................................................... ..... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ..... 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... ..... 9
Schedule 2 .......................................................... ... 10
EMISSION COMTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ... 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... .... 11
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ... ... 12
Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ... 12
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................ ... 13
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL ................................. ... 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ...................... ... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ...... ... 14
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 14
Drive Belts Tension Adjustment .......................... ... 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ..................................................... ... 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT .............................. ... 15
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... ... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 18
Changing Engine Oil ........................................... ... 18
Changing Oil Filter .............................................. ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............ ... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) .. ... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 20 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................
... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ...... ... 22
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 22
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ... 22
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ....................... ... 23
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 24
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................ ... 25
Changing Oil Filter ............................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ... ... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................ ... 29
Checking Exhaust System ................................... ... 29
Checking A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 29
Changing A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 31
Checking Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft ..................................... ... 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) .......... ... 33
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................. ... 33
Tire Rotation ........................................................ ... 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ............... ... 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ...................... ... 35
Changing Brake Fluid .......................................... ... 35
Checking Disc Brake ........................................... ... 36
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ROTOR .............................................................
... 36
CALIPER .......................................................... ... 36
PAD .................................................................. ... 36
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage .................. ... 36
STEERING GEAR ............................................ ... 36
STEERING LINKAGE ....................................... ... 36
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines ........... ... 37
Axle and Suspension Parts .................................. ... 37
Drive Shaft ........................................................... ... 38
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch ......... ... 38
Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters ....................................................... ... 39
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 40
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE) ... 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE) ... 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI- MATE) (VQ35DE) .............................................
... 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) (VK45DE) .............................................. ... 40
RADIATOR ........................................................ ... 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VQ35DE) ......................................................... ... 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VK45DE) .......................................................... ... 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VQ35DE) ......................................................... ... 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VK45DE) .......................................................... ... 41
WHEEL BALANCE ........................................... ... 41