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WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down
and turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460423
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cool.
2. Remove the core support cover clips (A), then remove the core support cover (1).
3. Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-144, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Disconnect radiator hose (lower).
5. Remove coolant reservoir hose.
6. Remove coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-41, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Disconnect IVT control valve connector.
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1. Gasket 2. Thermostat assembly
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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPINGCO-51
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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING
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WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down
and turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460425
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-28, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
1. Heater hose 2. Clamp 3. Water hose
4. Clamp 5. Water outlet 6. Gasket
7. Gasket 8. Water connector 9. O-ring
10. Water bypass pipe 11. Clamp 12. Water hose
13. Heater pipe 14. Water hose 15. Heater hose
16. Engine coolant temperature sensor 17. Clamp 18. Radiator hose (upper)
A. To heater core B. To electric throttle control actuator C. To oil cooler
D. To radiator
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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING
2. Partially drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to
CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Remove the core support cover clips (A), then remove the core support cover (1).
4. Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-84, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-144, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Remove engine side under cover (RH). Refer to EXT-28, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Disconnect hoses from electric throttle control actuator.
8. Remove radiator upper hose and heater hoses.
9. Remove connector(s) from heater pipe.
10. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sens or electrical connector on water outlet.
11. Remove water outlet, heater pipe, water connector, and water bypass pipe nuts and bolts.
12. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Securely insert each hose, and install a clamp at a pos ition where it does not interfere with the pipe bulge.
• When inserting heater pipe and water bypass pipe into water connector, apply mild soap to new O-rings.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
• After installation refill engine coolant and check for leaks. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant"
and
CO-35, "System Inspection"
.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)CO-53
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
CapacityINFOID:0000000009460426
(US qt, Imp qt)
ThermostatINFOID:0000000009460427
RadiatorINFOID:0000000009460428
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Coolant capacity (With reservoir ta
nk at MAX level) 9.2 (9-3/4, 8-1/8)
Valve opening temperature 82 °C (180 °F)
Full-open lift amount 8.6 mm / 95 °C (0.339 in / 203 °F)
Valve closing temperature 77 °C (171 °F)
Cap relief pressure Standard 127 ± 9.8 (1.30 ± 0.10, 18.4 ± 1.42)
Testing pressure 156 (1.6, 23)
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM SYMPTOMS ....152
Symptom Table ................................................... ..152
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION SYMPTOMS ..........153
DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH ................. ..153
DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH : Symptom
Table .................................................................... ..
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DOOR REQUEST SWITCH ................................... ..153
DOOR REQUEST SWITCH : Symptom Table ......153
INTELLIGENT KEY ................................................ ..154
INTELLIGENT KEY : Symptom Table ...................154
TRUNK OPEN FUNCTION SYMPTOMS ....... .156
TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH ............................. ..156
TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH : Symptom Table ..156
TRUNK REQUEST SWITCH .................................. ..156
TRUNK REQUEST SWITCH : Symptom Table .....156
INTELLIGENT KEY ................................................ ..156
INTELLIGENT KEY : Symptom Table ...................156
WARNING FUNCTION SYMPTOMS .............. .158
Symptom Table ................................................... ..158
KEY REMINDER FUNCTION SYMPTOMS .....160
Symptom Table ................................................... ..160
HAZARD FUNCTION .......................................161
Symptom Table ................................................... ..161
HORN FUNCTION ...........................................162
Symptom Table ................................................... ..162
INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER ...163
Symptom Table ................................................... ..163
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG-
NOSES ......................... ....................................
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Work Flow ............................................................ ..164
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting .........165
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................168
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..............170
HOOD .............................................................. .170
HOOD ASSEMBLY ................................................ ..170
HOOD ASSEMBLY : Exploded View ................... ..170
HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation .....170
HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustme nt ........................ ..172
HOOD HINGE ......................................................... ..174
HOOD HINGE : Removal and Installation .............174
HOOD SUPPORT ROD .......................................... ..175
HOOD SUPPORT ROD : Removal and Installa-
tion ....................................................................... ..
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HOOD LOCK CONTROL ....................................... ..175
HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Component Parts Lo-
cation ................................................................... .
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HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Removal and Installa-
tion ....................................................................... .
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RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT .........................179
Removal and Installation .......................................179
FRONT FENDER ............................................ ..181
Exploded View ..................................................... .181
Removal and Installation .......................................181
Adjustment ........................................................... .182
FRONT DOOR ..................................................184
DOOR ASSEMBLY .................................................184
DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation ....184
DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustme nt ..........................186
DOOR STRIKER .................................................... .188
DOOR STRIKER : Removal and Installation ........188
DOOR HINGE ......................................................... .188
DOOR HINGE : Removal and Installation ............188
DOOR CHECK LINK .............................................. .189
DOOR CHECK LINK : Removal and Installation ..189
REAR DOOR ....................................................190
DOOR ASSEMBLY .................................................190
DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation ....190
DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustme nt ..........................191
DOOR STRIKER .................................................... .194
DOOR STRIKER : Removal and Installation ........194
DOOR HINGE ......................................................... .194
DOOR HINGE : Removal and Installation ............194
DOOR CHECK LINK .............................................. .195
DOOR CHECK LINK : Removal and Installation ..195
DOOR HANDLE ...............................................197
FRONT DOOR HANDLE ........................................ .197
FRONT DOOR HANDLE : Exploded View ...........197
FRONT DOOR HANDLE : Removal and Installa-
tion - Inside Handle .............................................. .
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FRONT DOOR HANDLE : Removal and Installa-
tion - Outside Handle ........................................... .
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REAR DOOR HANDLE .......................................... .200
REAR DOOR HANDLE : Exploded View ..............200
REAR DOOR HANDLE : Removal and Installation
- Inside Handle ..................................................... .
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REAR DOOR HANDLE : Removal and Installation
- Outside Handle .................................................. .
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DOOR LOCK ....................................................203
FRONT DOOR LOCK ............................................. .203
FRONT DOOR LOCK : Exploded View ................203
FRONT DOOR LOCK : Removal and Installation .203
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3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the pos ition the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplic ated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component installed to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator installation pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine rpm or
load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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2. Remove cowl top side trim covers (LH/RH). Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation".
3. Loosen hood hinge (LH/RH) nuts and bolts. NOTE:
The anticorrosive agent applied between the hoodledge and the hood hinges also acts as an adhesive.
This seal must be broken before the hinges will move.
4. Release the radiator core support upper cover clips (A), then remove radiator core support upper cover.
5. Loosen the hood lock assembly bolts.
6. Adjust the hood assembly so the clearance m easurements are within specifications provided.
7. Tighten the hood hinge nuts and bolts to specified torque.
8. Tighten the hood lock assembly bolts to specified torque.
9. Install the radiator core support upper cover.
10. Install the hoodledge finishers.
11. Install cowl top side trim covers. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Release the radiator core support upper cover clips (A), then
remove radiator core support upper cover.
2. Loosen the hood lock assembly bolts.
3. Adjust the surface height of hood assembly to front bumper fas- cia and front fender according to the specified values by rotating
hood bumper rubbers (LH/RH).
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Hood hinge nuts 13.5 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
Hood hinge to body bolts 13.5 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
Hood lock assembly bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
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4. Temporarily tighten hood lock assembly bolts.
5. Adjust (A) and (B) as shown to the following val ue with hood's own weight by dropping it from approxi-
mately 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing hood light ly [approximately 29 N-f (3.0 kg-f, 6.5 lb-f)].
6. After adjustment, tighten hood hinge nuts and bolts to the specified torque. CAUTION:
• Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-purpose
grease.
• After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body color) onto the head of hood hinge bolts and nuts.
7. Tighten the hood lock assembly bolts to specified torque.
8. Install the radiator core support upper cover.
9. If the clearance measurements between the hood and fender cannot be corrected by adjusting the hood,
the fender must be adjusted. Refer to DLK-182, "Adjustment"
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HOOD HINGE
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REMOVAL
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to DLK-170, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove hood hinge bolts (A), and then remove hood hinge (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten hood hinge bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• Before installing the hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the surface of the vehicle.
1. Hood striker 2. Primary latch 3. Secondary striker
4. Secondary latch A. 21 ± 1 mm (0.8 ± 0.04 in) B. 6.8 mm (0.27 in)
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Hood lock assembly bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
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Hood hinge bolts 13.5 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
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