GENERAL MAINTENANCE MA-5
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OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc. Item
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Tires Check the pressure with a gauge, including the spare, at least once a month
and always prior to a long distance trips. Adjust to the specified pressure if
necessary. Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. —
Wheel nuts When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any
loose nuts. Tighten if necessary. —
Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every
six months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). MA-35
Wheel alignment and
balance If the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel align-
ment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel
balancing may be needed. MA-33
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FSU-6
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. —
Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the
trunk lid and back hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubri-
cate if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubri-
cation frequently. MA-38
Lamps
Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head-
lamp aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. —
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Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak. —
Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the steer-
ing condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every
position. Check that the head restrains move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the
latches lock securely for folding-down rear seatbacks. —
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. MA-39
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal. —
Brakes Check that the brake does not pull the vehicle to one side when applied. —
Brake pedal and
booster Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure it has the proper dis-
tance under it when depressed fully. Check the brake booster function. Be
sure to keep the floor mats away from the pedal. BR-6
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BR-15
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM WW-33
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Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop
Location
NKS0032S
REMOVAL
1. Operate wiper motor, and stop it at the auto stop position.
2. Remove washer tube from washer tube joint.
3. Remove wiper arm mounting nuts and wiper arm from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean up the pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.
2. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it “OFF” (auto stop).
3. Push wiper arm onto pivot shaft, paying attention to blind spline.
4. Attach washer tube to washer tube joint.
5. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set the blade center to clearance “A” & “B” immediately before tight-
ening nut.
6. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it “OFF”.
7. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance “A” & “B”.
Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
ADJUSTMENT
Refer to WW-33, "INSTALLATION" .
Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Drive Assembly NKS0032T
REMOVAL
1. Prior to front wiper drive assembly removal, turn ON wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it
“OFF” (auto stop).
2. Remove wiper arm. Refer to WW-33, "
REMOVAL" .
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-23, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Remove washer tube.
5. Disconnect wiper motor connector.
6. Remove front wiper drive assembly mounting bolts, and remove front wiper drive assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Install front wiper drive assembly to the vehicle.
SEL024J
Clearance “A” : 44.4 – 54.4 mm (1.75 – 2.14 in)
Clearance “B” : 38 – 48 mm (1.50 – 1.89 in)
Front wiper arm nuts : 23.6 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
PKIB3556E
SKIA5070E
REAR WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM WW-51
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Removal and Installation of Rear Wiper Arm, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop
Location
NKS0033G
REMOVAL
1. Operate wiper motor, and stop it at the auto stop position.
2. Remove cover wiper arm.
3. Remove wiper arm nut, and remove wiper arm from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it “OFF” (auto stop).
2. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set the blade center to clearance “L” immediately before tightening
nut.
3. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it “OFF”.
4. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance “L”.
Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Wiper Motor NKS0033H
Clearance “L” : 45 – 60 mm (1.77 - 2.36 in)
Rear wiper arm nut : 5.0 N·m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb)
PKIB3565E
1. Rear wiper motor 2. Screw 3. Wiper blade
4. Wiper arm 5. Cover wiper arm 6. Nut
7. Pivot cap 8. Nut 9. Washer
10. Cushion rubber
SKIB7578E