CYLINDER HEAD EM-235
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Crankshaft key should line up with the left bank cylinder cen-
ter line as shown in the figure.
3. Install cylinder head follow the steps below to tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure with cylin-
der head bolt wrench (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diame-
ters before installation. Refer to EM-234, "
Cylinder Head
Bolts Outer Diameter" .
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of cylinder head bolts.
b. Tighten all cylinder head bolts.
c. Completely loosen all cylinder head bolts. CAUTION:
In step “c”, loosen cylinder head bolts in reverse order of that indicated in the figure.
d. Tighten all cylinder head bolts.
e. Turn all cylinder head bolts 60 degrees clockwise. (Angle tight- ening)
CAUTION:
Check the tightening angle by using angle wrench (SST).
Avoid judgment by visual inspection without SST.
Check tightening angle indicated on angle wrench indicator
plate.
f. Turn all cylinder head bolts 60 degrees clockwise again. (Angle tightening)
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
PBIC2389E
: 98.1 N·m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
: 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
: 44 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
PBIC0068E
PBIC0069E
CYLINDER BLOCK EM-255
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7. Install each main bearing cap bolt as follows:
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of main bearing cap bolts, and tighten all bolts temporarily.
b. Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) in order of 1 to 10.
c. Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) in order of 11 to 20.
d. Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) to 40 degrees clockwise in order of 1 to 10. (Angle tightening)
CAUTION:
Use angle wrench (SST) to check tightening angle in step
“d” and “e”. Do not make judgment by visual inspection.
e. Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) to 30 degrees clockwise in order of 11 to 20. (Angle tightening)
f. Tighten side bolt (M10) in order of 21 to 30.
After installing main bearing cap bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly.
Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-265, "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY" .
g. Install cover of cylinder block rear left side (next to the starter motor housing).
8. Install new rear oil seal on rear oil seal retainer.
Install new rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as
shown in the figure.
Install rear oil seal to rear oil seal retainer with rear oil seal
drift (commercial service tool).
Tap until flattened with front edge of rear oil seal retainer. Do
not damage or scratch outer circumference of oil seal.
Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips not
inverted.
9. Install rear oil seal retainer.
Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip. : 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
: 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
PBIC0090E
PBIC0096E
: 49 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
SEM715A
Rear oil seal drift Outer diameter : 102 mm (4.02 in)
Inner diameter : 86 mm (3.39 in)
PBIC0097E
CYLINDER BLOCK EM-257
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When installing, align the connecting rod bearing stopper pro-
trusion with the cutout of connecting rod and connecting rod
bearing cap to install.
Ensure the oil holes on connecting rod and that on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
13. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft.
Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.
Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston and crankshaft pin journal.
Match the cylinder position with the cylinder No. on connecting rod to install.
Be sure that front mark on piston head is facing front of engine.
Using piston ring compressor [SST: EM03470000 (J8037)],
install piston with the front mark on the piston head facing the
front of engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder wall and crankshaft pin,
resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big
end.
14. Install connecting rod bearing cap.
Match the stamped cylinder number marks on connecting rod
with those on cap to install.
15. Tighten connecting rod nuts as follows:
a. Apply new engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts and nuts.
b. Tighten connecting rod nuts.
c. Then tighten all connecting rod nuts 60 degrees clockwise. (Angle tightening)
CAUTION:
Use angle wrench (SST) to check tightening angle. Do not
make judgment by visual inspection.
After tightening connecting rod nuts, make sure that crank-
shaft rotates smoothly.
Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-265,
"CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
PBIC2370E
PBIC0102E
PBIC2164E
: 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
PBIC0104E
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FL-5
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3. Open fuel filler lid.
4. Open filler cap and release the pressure inside fuel tank.
5. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to SE-104, "
REAR SEAT" .
6. Peel off floor carpet, then remove inspection hole cover for main and sub fuel level sensor units by turning clips clockwise by 90
degrees.
7. Disconnect harness connector and fuel feed tube.
Disconnect quick connector as follows:
Hold the sides of connector, push in tabs and pull out tube.
If quick connector sticks to tube of main fuel level sensor unit,
push and pull quick connector several times until they start to
move.Then disconnect them by pulling.
PBIC1576E
PBIC1577E
SFE562A
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES GW-5
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Work FlowNIS001QK
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to GW-9, "
Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to
obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.
After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.
Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard sur-
faces=higher pitch noise/softer surfaces=lower pitch noises/edge to surface=chirping
Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.
Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often brought on by activity.
Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
SBT842
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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Camshaft inspection(VK45DE) ........................ EM-216
Camshaft inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... EM-85
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) EC-367, EC-1038
Camshaft(VK45DE) ......................................... EM-215
Camshaft(VQ35DE) ........................................... EM-83
CAN .................................................................. DI-105
CAN - Wiring diagram .......... EC-156, EC-821, AT-105
CAN (Controller Area Network) . BL-24, BL-57, BL-95,
BL-184
, GW-20, GW-68, RF-12, SE-16
CAN communication EC-37, EC-155, EC-158, EC-820,
EC-823
, AT-33, AT-104, TF-13, TF-32, WT-14, BL-24,
BL-57
, BL-95, BL-184, GW-20, GW-68, RF-12, SE-16
Canister-See EVAP canister ............... EC-41, EC-703
Center bearing assembly (propeller shaft) ........ PR-13
Center bearing disassembly (propeller shaft) .... PR-12
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ................................ SC-25
Charging system ................................................ SC-24
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-29
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-61
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-16
Clock ................................................................. DI-111
CLOCK - Wiring diagram .................................. DI-111
Closed loop control .............................. EC-31, EC-693
Closed loop control (Bank 1) ........... EC-493, EC-1170
Closed loop control (Bank 2) ........... EC-493, EC-1170
Collision diagnosis ........................................... SRS-55
Combination lamp, rear, removal and installation ........
LT-151
Combination meter ............................................... DI-5
Combination meter removal and installation - See
Instrument panel .................................................. IP-11
COMM - Wiring diagram ...................... AV-64, AV-108
COMPAS - Wiring diagram ............................... DI-109
Compass .......................................................... DI-106
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-42
Compression pressure(VK45DE) .................... EM-232
Compression pressure(VQ35DE) .................... EM-101
Compressor clutch removal and installation .. ATC-142
Compressor special service tool ...................... ATC-17
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-153
Connecting rod bearing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-272
Connecting rod bushing clearance .................. EM-143
Connecting rod bushing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-267
Connecting rod(VK45DE) ................................ EM-267
Connecting rod(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-141
Console box - See Instrument panel ................... IP-10
CONSULT for VDC ......................................... BRC-24
CONSULT-II for engine ................................... EC-118
CONSULT-II Reference value (A/T) .................. AT-90
Control units (terminal arrangement) ................. PG-74
Control valve (A/T) ............................................. AT-38
Controller Area Network (CAN) . BL-24, BL-57, BL-95,
BL-184
, GW-20, GW-68, RF-12, SE-16
Converter housing installation ............ AT-268, AT-272
COOL/F - Wiring diagram ................ EC-500, EC-1177
Coolant replacement(VQ35DE) ......................... MA-15
Cooling circuit (engine)(VK45DE) ...................... CO-36
Cooling circuit (engine)(VQ35DE) ...................... CO-9
Cooling fan motor ............................ EC-507, EC-1184
Cooling fan(VK45DE) ....................................... CO-49
Cooling fan(VQ35DE) ....................................... CO-21
Cowl top .............................................................. EI-23
Cowl top cover .................................................... EI-23
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation ............................................. EC-50
, EC-712
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ... EC-360, EC-1031
Crankshaft(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-249
Crankshaft(VQ35DE) ...................................... EM-141
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-50
Cylinder block boring(VK45DE) ...................... EM-270
Cylinder block(VK45DE) ................................. EM-248
Cylinder block(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-123
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VK45DE) .......... EM-234
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VQ35DE) .......... EM-104
Cylinder head(VK45DE) ................................. EM-232
Cylinder head(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-101
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram ....................... BL-26
, BL-32
Diagnosis sensor unit ..................................... SRS-53
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system EC-15,
EC-677
, EC-720, WT-3
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) inspection priority chart
EC-93
Direct clutch solenoid valve ............... AT-154, AT-156
Display and amp.assembly ............... ATC-50, ATC-62
Door glass ........................................... GW-58, GW-62
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Front) ................ GW-60
Door lock .......................................................... BL-152
Door mirror ........................................................ GW-98
Door trim ............................................................. EI-36
Door, front ........................................... BL-148, GW-58
Door, rear ............................................ BL-148, GW-62
Drive belt inspection ......................................... MA-22
Drive belt inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... MA-14
Drive belt(VK45DE) ........................................ EM-174
Drive belt(VQ35DE) .......................................... EM-15
Drive shaft ......................................................... MA-38
Drive shaft (rear) ............................................... RAX-9
Driver air bag .................................................. SRS-42
Duct and grilles .............................................. ATC-133
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ECM input/output signal ................................... EC-109
ECM power supply ............ EC-476, EC-813, EC-1144
ECM/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-477, EC-1145
ECTS - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-211, EC-882
Electric sunroof .................................................. RF-10
Electric throttle control actuator ........ EC-563, EC-574,
EC-1244
, EC-1256
Electric throttle control actuator (VK45DE) ..... EM-179
Electric throttle control actuator (VQ35DE) ....... EM-19
Electrical load signal circuit .............. EC-627, EC-1309
Electrical unit ..................................................... PG-74
IP-4
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Work FlowNIS001UB
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to IP-8, "
Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to
obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.
After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.
Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard sur-
faces=higher pitch noise/softer surfaces=lower pitch noises/edge to surface=chirping
Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.
Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often drought on by activity.
Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
SBT842
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Removal and InstallationNIS001UF
WORK STEP
When removing instrument panel and pad, combination meter, display unit and audio unit, center console take
steps in the order shown by the numbers below.
CAUTION:
Disconnect both battery cables in advance.
Disconnect air bag system line in advance.
Never temper with air bag lid or force air bag lid to open, as this may adversely affect air bag per-
formance.
Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
[ ]: Number indicates step in removal procedures. 1. Front defroster grille (RH) 2. Instrument panel and pad 3. Front defroster grille (LH)
4. Combination meter assembly 5. Steering lock escutcheon 6. Side ventilation (LH)
7. Display unit and audio unit 8. Wiper and washer switch 9. Rubber
10. Lighting and turn signal switch 11. Combination meter bracket 12. Cluster lid C
13. Steering column upper cover 14. Steering column lower cover 15. Steering column front lower cover
16. Instrument side panel (LH) 17. Instrument clock finisher assembly 18. A/T console finisher assembly
19. Instrument driver lower panel 20. Center console 21. Instrument side panel (RH)
22. Instrument lower cover 23. Instrument passenger lower panel 24. Side ventilation (RH) metal clip clip pawl
Parts Reference
page Instrument
panel and pad Combination
meter Display unit and
audio unit Center console
(A) Front kicking plate (RH/LH) EI-40
[ 1 ] [ 1 ]
(B) Dash side finisher (RH/LH) EI-39
[ 2 ] [ 2 ]
(C) Front pillar garnish (RH/LH) EI-40
[ 3 ]
(D) A/T select lever knob AT- 2 2 9
[ 4 ] [ 1 ]
(E) Instrument clock finisher assembly IP-12
[ 5 ] [ 2 ]
(F) A/T console finisher assembly IP-12
[ 6 ] [ 3 ]
(G) Instrument side panel (RH/LH) IP-12
[ 7 ] [ 4 ]
(H) Center console IP-12
[ 8 ] [ 5 ]
(I) Instrument lower cover IP-13
[ 9 ]
(J) Instrument passenger lower panel IP-13
[10]
(K) Instrument driver lower panel IP-13
[11] [ 3 ]
(L) Steering column front lower cover IP-13
[12] [ 4 ]
(M) Steering column lower cover IP-13
[13] [ 5 ]
(N) Steering column upper cover IP-14
[14] [ 6 ]
(O) Wiper and washer switch IP-14
[15] [ 7 ]
(P) Lighting and turn signal switch IP-14
[16] [ 8 ]
(Q) Steering lock escutcheon IP-14
[17] [ 9 ]
(R) Combination meter assembly IP-14
[18] [10]
(S) Cluster lid C IP-14
[19] [ 1 ]
(T) Display unit and audio unit IP-15
[20] [ 2 ]
(U) Front defroster grille (RH/LH) IP-15
[21]
(V) Combination meter bracket IP-15
[22]
(W) Side ventilation (RH/LH) IP-15
[23]
(X) Instrument panel and pad IP-15
[24]