
AB-6
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM
•Do not discard the uninflated airbag or preten-
sioner.
•When airbag control module, front sub sensor,
side airbag sensor and curtain airbag sensor are
removed, do not reuse the bolts and nuts of them.
Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
•Do not drop each airbag module, airbag control
module and each sensor, or store these parts un-
der high temperature over 93°C (199°F), or let wa-
ter, oil or grease get on them; the internal parts may
be damaged or the reliability may be greatly low-
ered.
•After removal of each parts for airbag system,
keep them with the pad facing upward on a dry,
clean and flat surface without heat, light sources,
moisture and dust.
•The airbag modules for driver’s, passenger’s,
side or curtain, or the pretensioner must not be dis-
assembled.
•When performing attachment of the steering
wheel and steering roll connector, make sure to
perform adjustment of the steering roll connector.
•The removed front seat with airbag module must
be kept at least 200 mm (8 in) away from walls and
other objects.
AB-00123
AB-00056
(1) 200 mm (8 in) or more
AB-00779
AB-00128
(1)

AB(diag)-4
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
•When servicing a vehicle, be sure to turn the ig-
nition switch to OFF, disconnect the ground cable
from battery, and wait for more than 20 seconds
before starting work.
•The airbag system is fitted with a backup power
source. After disconnecting the battery ground ca-
ble, the airbag may deploy if you do not wait for
more than 20 seconds before starting the service of
airbag system.
•If sensors, airbag module, airbag control module,
pretensioner or harness is deformed or damaged,
replace with new part.
•Do not use the airbag system and pretensioners
on other vehicles. When replacing parts, be sure to
replace them with new ones.
•When checking the airbag system, be sure to
use a digital circuit tester. Use of an analog circuit
tester may cause the airbag to activate erroneously
due to a minimal current inside tester.
•When checking, use a test harness (1). Damage
to connector terminal causes malfunction. Do not
directly put the tester probe on airbag connector
terminal.
•Do not drop the airbag system parts, or keep
them at high temperature over 93°C (199°F), or let
water, oil or grease get on them; the internal parts
may be damaged and reliability greatly lowered.
IN-00203
AB-00120
AB-00121
AB-00122
(1)
AB-00123

EI-23
Front Bumper
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
C: REPAIR
1. COATING METHOD FOR PP BUMPER
Process
No.Process name Job contents
1Bumper installation
Place the bumper on a paint worktable as
required. Use the paint worktable conforming
to inner shape of bumper if possible.
(1) Bumper
(2) Set bumper section
2MaskingMask specified part (black base) with masking tape. Use masking tape for PP (example,
Nichiban No. 533, etc. ).
3Degreasing/cleaningClean all parts to be painted with white gasoline, normal alcohol, etc. to remove dirt, oil, fat, etc.
4Primer paint Apply primer to all parts to be painted, using spray gun. Use primer (clear).
5Drying
Dry at normal temperature [10 — 15 min. at 20°C (68°F)].
In half-dried condition, PP primer paint is dissolved by solvent, e.g. thinner, etc.
Therefore, if dust or dirt must be removed, use ordinary alcohol etc.
6Top coat paint (I)
Non-colored Metallic paint
Use section (block) paint for top coat.
•Paint to be used (for each color):
Solid paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-301
•Mixture ratio:
Main agent vs. hardener = 4:1
• Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec./20°C (68°F)
•Film thickness: 35 — 45 µ
•Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm2, 36 — 50 psi)
Use section (block) paint for top coat.
•Paint to be used (for each color):
Metallic paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-306
•Mixture ratio:
Main agent vs. hardener = 10:1
•Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec./20°C (68°F)
•Film thickness: 15 — 20 µ
•Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm2, 36 — 50 psi)
7Drying Not required.
Dry at normal temperature [at least 10 min. at
20°C (68°F)].
In half-dried condition, avoid dust, dirt.
8Top coat paint (II)Not required.
Apply a clear coat to parts with top coat paint
(I), three times at 5 — 7 minutes intervals.
•Paint to be used:
Metallic paint
Hardener PB
Thinner T-301
•Mixture ratio:
Clear coat vs. hardener = 6:1
•Viscosity: 14 — 16 sec./20°C (68°F)
•Film thickness: 25 — 30 µ
•Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm2, 36 — 50 psi)
9Drying
60°C (140°F), 60 min. or 80°C (176°F), 30 min.
If higher than 80°C (176°F), PP may become be deformed. Keep maximum temperature below
80°C (176°F).
10 Inspection Check paint.
11 Removal of masking Remove the masking tape applied in procedure 2.
EI-00234(2)
(1)

AC-21
Refrigerant Charging Procedure
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
4. Refrigerant Charging Proce-
dure
A: PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
•During operation, be sure to wear protective
goggles and protective gloves.
•Before charging the refrigerant, evacuate the
system to remove small amounts of moisture
remaining in the system.
The moisture in the system can be completely
evacuated only under the minimum vacuum
level. The minimum vacuum level affects the
temperature in the system.
•The list below shows the vacuum values nec-
essary to boil water at various temperatures. In
addition, the vacuum levels indicated on the
gauge are approx. 3.3 kPa (25 mmHg, 0.98 inHg)
lower than those measured at 304.8 m (1,000 ft)
above sea level.
1) Close the valves on low-/high-pressure sides of
the manifold gauge.
2) Install the low-/high-pressure hoses to the corre-
sponding service ports on the vehicle.
3) Connect the center hose of the manifold gauge
set with the vacuum pump.
4) Carefully open the valves on the low-/high-pres-
sure sides to activate the vacuum pump.
5) After the low-pressure gauge reaches 100.0 kPa
(750 mmHg, 29.5 inHg) or higher, evacuate the
system for approx. 15 minutes. (Continue evacua-
tion).
6) After 15 minutes of evacuation, if the reading
shows 100.0 kPa (750 mmHg, 29.5 inHg) or higher,
close the valves on the both sides to stop the vac-
uum pump.
Va c u u m l eve l r e q u i r e d t o b o i l w a t e r ( a t s e a l eve l )
Te m p e r a t u r e Va c u u m
1.7°C (35°F) 100.9 kPa (757 mmHg, 29.8 inHg)
7.2°C (45°F) 100.5 kPa (754 mmHg, 29.7 inHg)
12.8°C (55°F) 99.8 kPa (749 mmHg, 29.5 inHg)
18.3°C (65°F) 99.2 kPa (744 mmHg, 29.3 inHg)
23.9°C (75°F) 98.5 kPa (739 mmHg, 29.1 inHg)
29.4°C (85°F) 97.2 kPa (729 mmHg, 28.7 inHg)
35°C (95°F) 95.8 kPa (719 mmHg, 28.3 inHg)
(A) Low-pressure gauge (Compound pressure
gauge)
(B) High-pressure gauge
(C) Close
AC-00023
(A) (B)
(C)(C)
(A) Low-pressure gauge (Compound pressure
gauge)
(B) High-pressure gauge
(C) Slowly open
(D) Vacuum pump turn on
(A) Low-pressure gauge (Compound pressure
gauge)
(B) High-pressure gauge
(C) Close
(D) Vacuum pump turn off
AC-00024
(A) (B)
(D)
(C)(C)
AC-00025
AC-00026
(A) (B)
(D)
(C)(C)

AC-25
Compressor Oil
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
6. Compressor Oil
A: PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Before making repairs, perform the oil return oper-
ation to return the compressor oil in circulation with
the refrigerant to the compressor.
1) Increase the engine to 1,500 rpm.
2) Turn on the A/C switch.
3) Turn the temperature control switch to MAX
COOL.
4) Put in RECIRC position.
5) Turn the blower control switch to HI. (For models
with rear coolers, also turn the rear cooler fan
switch to HI)
6) Leave in this condition for 10 minutes.
B: REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
•If a component has been replaced, add an ap-
propriate amount of compressor oil (same as the
amount of remaining oil in removed component).
•When replacing the compressor, the new com-
pressor will already have the specified amount of
oil in it. Install the new compressor after removing
the same amount of oil that is remaining in the com-
pressor removed.

IDI-2
General Description
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
Combination meter
SpeedometerStepping motor typeTa c h o m e t e r
Malfunction indicator light
LED
Oil pressure warning light
ABS warning light
Airbag warning light
Seat belt warning light
Brake fluid and parking brake warning light
Low fuel warning light
Charge warning light
AT F t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l i g h t
AW D war n in g l i gh t
Tire pressure warning light
Low washer fluid warning light
Rear differential oil temperature warning light
Ve h i c l e d y n a m i c s c o n t r o l ( V D C ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
Ve h i c l e d y n a m i c s c o n t r o l ( V D C ) i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
HI-beam indicator light
Cruise indicator light
Cruise set indicator light
Fr o nt fog li g ht i nd i ca to r li g ht
SPORT indicator light
Light illumination indicator light
Meter illumination light
LCD back light
Engine coolant temperature gauge
LCDFuel gauge
AT s e l e c t l e v e r p o s i t i o n i n d i c a t o r l a m p , s p o r t s s h i f t i n d i c a t o r
Odo/Trip indicator
Wa r ni n g b ox
Door open warning light
LEDSecurity indicator
Passenger’s seat airbag indicator
Passenger’s seat belt war ning light

LI-13
Headlight Bulb
LIGHTING SYSTEM
11.Headlight Bulb
A: REMOVAL
1. HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM
CAUTION:
•Because the halogen bulb operates at a high
temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface re-
duces the bulb's service life. Hold the flange
portion when replacing the bulb. Never touch
the glass portion.
•Do not leave the headlight without a bulb for
a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the
headlight may affect its performance.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air intake duct. (When removing the
headlight bulb RH)
3) Remove the battery. (When removing the head-
light bulb LH)
4) Disconnect the harness connector.
5) Remove the bulb assembly (A) then remove the
high beam. To remove the low beam, remove the
back cover (B), and then go to the next step.
6) Remove the light bulb retaining spring (A) to re-
move bulb.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.
2) Check the bulb specification.
3) If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.
IN-02134
LI-00506(B)
(A)
LI-00507
(A)

DI-2
General Description
DIFFERENTIALS
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
1. REAR DIFFERENTIAL
When replacing a rear differential assembly, select the correct one according to the following table.
NOTE:
•Using a different rear differential assembly will cause the drive train and tires to drag or emit abnormal
noise.
•For option code, refer to “ID” section.
2. IDENTIFICATION
Identification label positions are shown in the fol-
lowing figures. For details concerning identification,
refer to the “ID” section.
3. REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
Recommended gear oil:
GL–5 (75W–90)
NOTE:
Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and addi-
tives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands.
4. SERVICE DATA
Rear differential type VA2-type
Identification XX
LSD type—
Ty p e o f g e a r H y p o i d g e a r
Gear ratio (Number of gear teeth) 3.583 (43/12)
Oil capacity 0.82 (0.8 US qt, 0.7 lmp qt)
Rear differential gear oil GL-5
(1) Identification
ID-00114
(1)
(1) Item
(2) Rear differential gear oil
(3) API classification
(4) SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
MT-00001
(1)
(4)GL-5(3)
(2)
( C)( F)-30 -26 -15 15
9085W80W75W -90
25 30 -5 0-22-1523328659775
Drive pinion bearing preload Measure with spring measurement. (Mea-
sured from the companion flange bolt)
N (kgf, lb)
12.7 — 32.2 (1.3 — 3.28, 2.9 — 7.24)
Measure with torque wrench
N·m (kgf–m, ft–lb)0.48 — 1.22 (0.045 — 0.124, 0.32 — 0.9)
Hypoid driven gear to drive pinion backlash mm (in) 0.10 — 0.15 (0.0039 — 0.0059)