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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
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Precaution for Liquid Gasket .....................................3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................5
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................6
COOLING SYSTEM ....................................... .....6
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ......6
Schematic .................................................................7
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................8
Troubleshooting Chart ...............................................8
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENA NCE ....................10
ENGINE COOLANT ....................................... ....10
Inspection ............................................................ ....10
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................11
RADIATOR ........................................................14
Checking Radiator ............................................... ....14
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................15
RADIATOR ....... .................................................15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....15
ENGINE COOLING FAN ...................................18
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven
Type) .......................................................................
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Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type) ........19
WATER PUMP ..................................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING ..............22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... ...
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Standard and Limit .............................................. ....24
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001538857
SymptomCheck items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat stuck closed
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Damaged fins Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Water cut valve malfunction Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.), phys-
ical damage
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
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Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud —— —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio ———
Poor engine coolant quality —Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaksCooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for da
mage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
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CAUTION:
• When removing water pump, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belt.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant so that no engine coolant comes out from water pump fitting hole. Refer to CO-11,
"Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the water pump pulley.
6. Remove the water pump. • Engine coolant will leak from the cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
CAUTION:
Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Visually check that there is no signi ficant dirt or rust on the water
pump body and vane.
• Make sure there is no looseness in the vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
• Replace the water pump assembly, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After installation bleed the air from the cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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CO-10, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up engine. Visually c heck for leaks of the engine coolant.
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EC-190
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P0181 FTT SENSOR
Refer to
EC-190, "Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”.
6.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-35, "
How to Check Terminal" and GI-38, "Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001351526
FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove fuel level sensor unit.
2. Check resistance between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”
terminals 3 and 4 by heating with hot water as shown in the fig-
ure.
If NG, replace fuel level sensor unit.
Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 0.79 - 0.90
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FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove fuel level sensor unit.
2. Check resistance between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”
terminals 3 and 4 by heating with hot water as shown in the fig-
ure.
If NG, replace fuel level sensor unit.
Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 0.79 - 0.90
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detector, refer to the instruction manual for more details.
Refer to EC-37, "
Description" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace.
7.CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK
Without CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Apply 12 volts DC to EVAP canister vent control valve. The valve will close. (Continue to apply 12 volts
until the end of test.)
3. Pressurize the EVAP line using pressure pump with 1.3 to 2.7 kPa (10 to 20 mmHg, 0.39 to 0.79 inHg), then remove pump and EVAP service port adapter.
CAUTION:
• Never use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
• Do not exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm
2 , 0.6 psi) of pressure in the system.
4. Using EVAP leak detector, locate the EVAP leak. For the leak detector, refer to the instruction manual for more details. Refer
to EC-37, "
Description" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace.
8.CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE
Check the following.
• EVAP canister vent control valve is installed properly. Refer to EC-498, "
Removal and Installation" .
• EVAP canister vent control valve. Refer to EC-241, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace EVAP canister vent control valve and O-ring.
9.CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER SATURATED WITH WATER
1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent c ontrol valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.
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2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
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P0451 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
Refer to EC-86, "
Ground Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
2.CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESS URE SENSOR CONNECTOR FOR WATER
1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
2. Check sensor harness connector for water.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace harness connector.
3.CHECK EVAP CONTROL SY STEM PRESSURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-248, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.
4.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-35, "
How to Check Terminal" and GI-38, "Intermittent Incident".
For wiring diagram, refer to EC-251, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
>> INSPECTION END
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EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR
1. Remove EVAP control system pressure sensor with its harness connector connected from EVAP canister.
Always replace O-ring with a new one.
2. Install a vacuum pump to EVAP control system pressure sensor.
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