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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
(2006/01- )
1. GENERAL NOTES
• Maintenance requirements vary depending on the
country.
• Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's
manual supplement.
• Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
• Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle
using either miles driven or time elapsed, whichever
reaches the specification first.
• Maintain similar intervals between periodic
maintenance, unless otherwise noted.
• Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor
engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
(a) Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
(a) Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL"
and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not
blocked by leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose
connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery
cells is between the upper and lower level lines on
the case.
HINT:
If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake
the vehicle.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper
level lines on the see-through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
(a) Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or
oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(a) Check the level on the dipstick with the engine
stopped.
9. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL
10. EXHAUST SYSTEM
(a) Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal
exhaust fumes. Inspect the cause and repair it.
Type See procedures
U151E See page AX-126
U151F See page AX-126
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(c) Install the arm and blade with the nut. Make sure
that the arm and blade comes to the position shown
in the illustration.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Hold down the arm hinge with your hand while
tightening the nut.
(d) Operate the front wipers while spraying water or
washer fluid on the windshield. Ensure that there is
no interference between the blades and pillar.
8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
(a) Install the 2 caps.
9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
B133594E01
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR AND
PUMP ASSEMBLY
HINT:
This check should be performed with the windshield
washer motor and pump installed to the washer jar.
(a) Fill the washer jar with washer fluid.
(b) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1
of the washer motor and pump, and the negative (-)
lead to terminal 2.
(c) Check that washer fluid flows from the washer jar.
OK:
Washer fluid flows from the washer jar.
If the result is not as specified, replace the washer
motor and pump assembly.
2. INSPECT REAR WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP
ASSEMBLY
(a) Fill the washer jar with washer fluid.
(b) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1
of the washer motor and pump, and the negative (-)
lead to terminal 2.
(c) Check that washer fluid flows from the washer jar.
OK:
Washer fluid flows from the washer jar.
If the result is not as specified, replace the washer
motor and pump assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP
ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the windshield washer motor and pump to the
packing of the washer jar.
2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP
ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the windshield washer motor and pump to the
packing of the washer jar.
E114464
E114465
B133126E01
B133127E01
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3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the windshield washer jar and pump with the
3 bolts.
(b) Connect the connectors.
4. FILL UP WASHER JAR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH
WASHER FLUID
(a) Connect the washer hoses to the washer motor and
pump, and fill the washer jar with washer fluid.
5. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER (See page ET-11)
6. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
(See page ET-12)
7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH (See page ET-
12)
8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER RH (See page ET-
12)
9. INSTALL WASHER INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the washer inlet of the washer jar and pump
to the windshield washer jar and pump.
(b) Install the washer inlet of the washer jar and pump
with the clip.
10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
B133945
B133129
B133130