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INSTRUMENT UPPER PANEL RH
INSTRUMENT UPPER PANEL RH
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000001602129
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001602130
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument lower panel RH and glove box. Refer to IP-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove instrument upper panel RH screws, then rel ease the clips and remove from instrument panel and
pad assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Instrument panel and pad assembly 2. Instrument upper panel RH 3. Side ventilator assembly RH
Clip Pawl ⇐Vehicle front
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IP-20
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FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000001602132
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001602133
REMOVAL
1. Move front seats forward.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Remove A/T finisher and front center console upper screws.Refer to IP-19, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove control device. Refer to TM-195, "
A/T Shift Selector
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove instrument lower panel RH and glove box assembly. Refer to IP-17, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove center console lower cover RH/LH, then remove front center console lower screws.
7. Open the console lid assembly and remove console bin mat, then remove the rear inside screws.
8. Remove lower front center console screws at the rear.
9. Release front center console from floor and tilt to disconnect electrical connectors.
10. Carefully remove front center console assembly through rear door opening. CAUTION:
Always use an assistant to steady the front cen ter console assembly during removal from vehicle
interior.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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MA-22
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Changing In-cabin MicrofilterINFOID:0000000001606179
1. Remove the two lower glove box hinge pins to remove the glovebox from the instrument panel and let it hang from the cord.
2. Remove the screw and remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.
3. Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the front heater and cool- ing unit assembly housing.
4. Insert the first new in-cabin micr ofilter into the front heater and
cooling unit assembly housing and slide it over to the right.
Insert the second new in-cabin mi crofilter into the front heater
and cooling unit assembly housing.
NOTE:
The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The
end of the microfilter with the arro w should face the rear of the
vehicle. The arrows should point downward.
5. Install the in-cabin microfilter cover.
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6. Install the lower glove box in the instrument panel and secure it
with the two hinge pins.
Checking Exhaust SystemINFOID:0000000001606180
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connec tions, chafing or deterioration.
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)INFOID:0000000001606181
1. Remove the ATF level gauge bolt.
2. Before driving, the ATF level can be checked at ATF tempera-
tures of 30 ° to 50 °C (86° to 122° F) using the “COLD” range on
the ATF level gauge as follows:
a. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
b. Start the engine and move the shift selector through each gear position. Move the shift selector into the “P” position.
c. Check the ATF level with the engine idling.
d. Remove the ATF level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint-free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping the ATF from the ATF level gauge, always use
a lint-free paper, not a cloth.
e. Re-insert the ATF level gauge into the charging pipe until the cap contacts the top of the charging pipe as shown.
CAUTION:
To check ATF level, insert the ATF level gauge until the cap
contacts the top of the charging pipe, with the gauge
reversed from the normal inserted position.
f. Remove the ATF level gauge and note the ATF level. If the ATF level is at low side of range, add ATF to the transmission
through the charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the tr ansmission with ATF.
g. Install the ATF level gauge and the ATF level gauge bolt.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Check for any ATF leaks.
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ATF level gauge bolt : Refer to TM-220, "Component" .
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METER SYSTEMMWI-7
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METER SYSTEM : Com ponent Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001691236
METER SYSTEM : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001691237
1. IPDM E/R E122, E124 2. Combination meter M23, M24 3. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
C5 (view with inspection hole cover re-
moved)
4. ECM E16 (view with battery removed) 5. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) E1256. Oil pressure switch F4
A: Oil pan (upper)
7. A/T assembly F9 8. BCM M18, M19 (view with instrument
lower panel LH removed)
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Unit Description
Combination meter Controls the following with the signals received from each unit via CAN communication and the sig-
nals from switches and sensors.
• Speedometer
• Tachometer
• Engine coolant temperature gauge • Fuel gauge
• Engine oil pressure gauge • Odo/trip meter
• Voltage gauge • Indicator lamps
• Warning lamps • Warning chime
• Information display
IPDM E/R IPDM E/R reads the ON/OFF signals of the oil pressure switch and transmits the oil pressure switch
signal to the combination meter via BCM with CAN communication line.
Fuel level sensor unit Refer to MWI-33, "
Description".
Oil pressure switch Refer to MWI-35, "
Description".
ECM Transmits the following signals to the combination meter with CAN communication line.
• Engine speed signal
• Engine coolant temperature signal
• Fuel consumption monitor signal
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METER SYSTEMMWI-9
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SPEEDOMETER : Compone nt Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001696366
SPEEDOMETER : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001691241
TACHOMETER
TACHOMETER : System DiagramINFOID:0000000001691242
1. IPDM E/R E122, E124 2. Combination meter M23, M24 3. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
C5 (view with inspection hole cover re-
moved)
4. ECM E16 (view with battery removed) 5. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) E1256. Oil pressure switch F4
A: Oil pan (upper)
7. A/T assembly F9 8. BCM M18, M19 (view with instrument
lower panel LH removed)
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Unit Description
Combination meter Indicates the vehicle speed according to the vehicle speed signal received from ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Transmits the vehicle speed signal to the combination meter with CAN communication line.
SKIB6904E
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METER SYSTEM
TACHOMETER : System Description
INFOID:0000000001691243
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The ECM provides an engine speed signal to the co mbination meter via CAN communication lines.
TACHOMETER : Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001696367
TACHOMETER : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001691245
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
1. IPDM E/R E122, E1242. Combination meter M23, M24 3. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
C5 (view with inspection hole cover re-
moved)
4. ECM E16 (view with battery removed) 5. ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) E125 6. Oil pressure switch F4
A: Oil pan (upper)
7. A/T assembly F9 8. BCM M18, M19 (view with instrument
lower panel LH removed)
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Unit Description
Combination meter Indicates the engine speed in RPM according to the engine speed signal received from ECM via
CAN communication.
ECM Transmits the engine speed signal to the combination meter with CAN communication line.
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METER SYSTEMMWI-11
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE : System DiagramINFOID:0000000001691246
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001691247
The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
The ECM provides an engine coolant temperature signal to the combination meter via CAN communication
lines.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GA UGE : Component Parts Location
INFOID:0000000001696368
SKIB6905E
1. IPDM E/R E122, E124 2. Combination meter M23, M24 3. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
C5 (view with inspection hole cover re-
moved)
4. ECM E16 (view with battery removed) 5. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) E1256. Oil pressure switch F4
A: Oil pan (upper)
7. A/T assembly F9 8. BCM M18, M19 (view with instrument
lower panel LH removed)
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