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HEADLININGPFP:73910
Removal and InstallationNIS00253
1. Headlining assembly 2. Sun-visor (RH) 3. Sun-visor (LH)
4. Sun-visor holder 5. Clip 6. Personal lamp
7. Clip holder 8. Dual-visor (RH) 9. Dual-visor (LH)
10. Dual lock fastener 11. Map lamp assembly 12. Roof harness assembly
13. Antenna feeder assembly 14. Map lamp assembly (with LDW system)
Pawl Metal clip
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front pillar garnish (LH/RH). Refer to EI-37, "BODY SIDE TRIM" .
2. Remove roof harness and antenna feeder securing clip using a clip clamp remover after removing front
pillar garnish (LH/RH), and then disconnect roof harness and antenna feeder connectors.
3. Remove rear seat cushion and seatback. Refer to SE-172, "
REAR SEAT" .
4. Remove front kicking plate inner, center pillar lower garnish, center pillar upper garnish, front body side
welt, rear kicking plate inner, rear wheelhouse garnish, rear pillar finisher, rear body side welt. Refer to EI-
37, "BODY SIDE TRIM" .
5. Disconnect antenna feeder connectors of antenna amplifier and
sub-antenna feeder after removing rear pillar finisher (LH), and
then remove antenna feeder securing clip using a remover.
6. Models with sunroof: Remove mounting plastic clips of front
assistance grip (LH/RH) and rear assistance grip (LH/RH), and
then remove bolts.
Models with standard roof: Remove mounting plastic clips of
front assistance grip (LH) and rear assistance grip (LH/RH).
CAUTION:
Always use SST, and attach a cloth to protect from dam-
age.
Assistance grip is crimped from back of headlining.
Remove it by disengaging the crimping area of back of
lamp after removing headlining from the vehicle.
7. Remove screws on personal lamp (in coat hanger hook).
8. Remove rear display unit. (models with mobile entertainment system) Refer to AV- 2 9 2 , "
Rear Display
Unit" .
9. Remove sun visor bracket cover and mounting screws, and then remove sun visors (LH/RH).
NOTE:
Disconnect vanity mirror illumination harness connector when removing sun visor.
10. Remove screws of dual-visor, and then remove dual-visor (LH/RH).
11. Insert a screwdriver into the sun visor holder cutout and rotate
90 degrees to remove sun visor holder (LH/RH).
12. Remove map lamp assembly. (models with LDW system)
13. Remove passenger seat assembly. Refer to SE-163, "
FRONT SEAT" .
14. Using a removal tool, remove body side mounting plastic clip from rear side of headlining.
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15. Pull map lamp assembly toward vehicle lower, and disengage
dual-lock fastener (1) and metal clips (2). (models without LDW
system)
CAUTION:
Map lamp assembly is crimped from back of headlining.
Remove it by disengaging the crimping area of back of map
lamp assembly after removing headlining from the vehicle.
16. Remove dual lock fastener around the sunroof opening, and
then disengage hooks (rear of roof opening on back of headlin-
ing) by sliding the headlining toward vehicle front.
17. Remove headlining from front door left opening.
CAUTION:
When removing, 2 workers are required. (1 for each front
and rear of headlining)
Cover center console finisher upper surface with a shop
cloth so as to prevent it from being damaged.
Set A/T selector lever to D position, and make a space to
remove front end of headlining right side.
Do not bend headlining when removing.
18. Remove the following parts after removing headlining.
Personal lamp (LH/RH). Refer to LT-291, "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
Map lamp assembly (without LDW system). Refer to LT- 2 9 1 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
Assistance grip assembly.
Roof harness assembly.
Antenna feeder assembly.
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INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Install headlining assembly after inserting clips to clip holder of headlining rear end.
Do not bend headlining when installing.
When installing the map lamp assembly (new unit) or assist
grip assembly (new unit), use tools like drafter or deep
socket (A) to eliminate the gap between the headlining and
the above new units while the push on nuts (1).
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TRUNK ROOM TRIM & TRUNK LID FINISHERPFP:84920
Removal and Installation for Trunk Room TrimNIS00254
1. Trunk rear plate 2. Trunk front finisher 3. Trunk side finisher (LH)
4. Trunk side finisher (RH) 5. Trunk floor carpet 6. Trunk floor carpet (LH)
7. Trunk floor carpet (RH) 8. Trunk side box
(for temper tire models)9. Rear seatback finisher
10. Trunk room lamp 11. Trunk floor felt (LH) 12. Trunk floor felt (RH)
13. Trunk floor spacer (LH)
(for sport models)14. Trunk floor spacer (RH)
(for sport models)15. Trunk net
Metal clip
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1. Fully open trunk lid assembly.
2. Remove trunk floor carpet.
3. Remove trunk side box. (for temper tire models)
4. Remove trunk floor spacer (LH/RH). (for sport models)
5. Remove trunk room lamp of trunk rear plate, and disconnect trunk room lamp connector.
6. Remove trunk rear plate mounting clips, and the remove trunk rear plate.
7. Remove trunk side finisher mounting clips, and the remove trunk side finisher (LH/RH).
8. Remove rear seatback and rear seat cushion. Refer to SE-172, "
REAR SEAT" .
9. Remove rear seatback finisher mounting clips, and the remove rear seatback finisher.
10. Remove trunk room lamp of trunk front finisher, and disconnect trunk room lamp connector.
11. Remove trunk front finisher mounting clips, and the trunk front finisher.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TRUNK LID FINISHER INNER
Removal
1. Fully open trunk lid assembly.
2. Remove trunk lid bumper rubber.
3. Remove screws of trunk lid pull handle, and then remove trunk lid pull handle.
4. Remove clips of trunk lid finisher.
5. Remove trunk lid emergency handle holder.
6. Remove trunk lid finisher inner.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Trunk lid finisher inner 2. Trunk lid bumper rubber 3. Emergency handle
4. Trunk lid pull handle
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ............................................................................. 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 6
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 6
Precautions for Angle Tightening ............................. 6
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 7
PREPARATION ........................................................... 8
Special Service Tools ............................................... 8
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 12
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise .................. 12
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ..................................................... 13
ENGINE ROOM COVER .......................................... 14
Components ........................................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 15
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 15
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 15
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ........................................................ 16
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ................................. 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION ................................................... 16AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 17
Components ........................................................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR .......................... 19
Components ........................................................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 24
Components ........................................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ............................................. 26
Components ........................................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ................................. 29
Components (2WD Models) ................................... 29
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) ................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................... 31
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 34
Components (AWD Models) ................................... 35
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ................ 36
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 38
INSTALLATION ................................................... 38
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 41