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COMBINATION SWITCHBCS-81
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Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009462045
NOTE:
Shown with the steering wheel removed for clarity only.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009462046
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least
three minutes.
• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.
1. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminal s, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-
73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2. Remove the steering column covers. Refer to IP-17, "Removal and Installation"
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3. Rotate steering wheel clockwise to access first combination switch bolt and remove.
4. Rotate steering wheel counter-clockwise to access second combination switch bolt and remove.
5. Disconnect the harness connector from the combination switch and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• After the work is completed, make sure no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
• In case a malfunction is detected by the air bag wa rning lamp, reset with the self-diagnosis function
and delete the memory with CONSULT.
• If a malfunction is still detected after the above operation, perform self-diagnosis to repair malfunc-
tions. Refer to SRC-42, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN RE PLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair
Requirement".
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Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009463691
ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the stop lamp switch (2) and ASCD cancel switch (1) by turning each counterclockwise by 45 °.
2. Loosen clevis lock nut (1) on the input rod (2), then turn input rod to adjust the brake pedal height to specification. Tighten cle-
vis lock nut (1) to specification.
CAUTION:
• Check the height with the floor trim removed.
• The threaded end of the input rod (2) must project to the
inner side (L) of the clevis (3).
3. With the pedal pulled up and held by hand, press the stop lamp switch (1) and ASCD cancel switch (2) until the threaded end
contacts the brake pedal bracket.
4. With the threaded end of the stop lamp switch (1) and ASCD cancel switch (2) contacting the brake pedal bracket, rotate the
switch clockwise by 45 ° to secure.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the clearance (C) between brake pedal
bracket and end of stop lamp switch (1) and ASCD cancel
switch (2) is within the standard. Refer to BR-48, "Brake
Pedal".
5. Check the brake pedal for smooth operation. CAUTION:
Make sure that stop lamps are off when the brake pedal is released.
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Lock nut torque : Refer to BR-28, "Exploded View"
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Four Channel Hydraulic Circuit
CAUTION:
• All hoses and piping (tubes) must be fr ee from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
• Make sure there is no interference with other pa rts when turning steering both clockwise and coun-
terclockwise.
• The brake piping is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble the
parts. Replace applicable part with a new one, if necessary.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
• Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
• After installation of the ABS actuator and electri c unit (control unit), refill brake system with new
brake fluid. Then bleed the ai r from the system. Refer to BR-14, "Bleeding Brake System"
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FRONT : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463700
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
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1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
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2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-14, "Drain and Refill"
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4. Connector A. Union bolt B. Flare nut M12
C. Flare nut M10
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3. Disconnect the brake hose (1) from brake tube (2) at the flarenut (A) using a suitable tool and remove the lock plate (3).
4. Remove the union bolt (A) and remove brake hose from caliper assembly. Discard the copper sealing washers.
• Protrusions (B)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the copper sealing washers.
5. Remove the brake hose.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• All brake hoses and brake tubes must be free fr om excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
• Make sure that there is no interference with othe r parts when turning steering both clockwise and
counterclockwise.
• Brake tubes and brake hoses are an important safety part. Always disassemble the parts and
retighten their fittings if a brake fluid leak is detect ed. Replace applicable part with a new one, if dam-
aged part is detected.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
• Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Assemble the union bolt and new copper sealing washers on the brake hose. CAUTION:
Do not reuse the copper sealing washers.
2. Install brake hose by aligning the brake hose with the protrusion (B) on brake caliper assembly as shown. Tighten union bolt (A)
to the specified torque. Refer to BR-20, "FRONT : Exploded
View".
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REAR : Hydraulic Piping
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Four Channel Hydraulic Circuit
CAUTION:
• All hoses and piping (tubes) must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
• Make sure there is no interference with other part s when turning steering both clockwise and coun-
terclockwise.
• The brake piping is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble the
parts. Replace applicable part with a new one, if necessary.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
• Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
• After installation of the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), refill brake system with new
brake fluid. Then bleed the ai r from the system. Refer to BR-14, "Bleeding Brake System"
.
REAR : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463703
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-14, "Drain and Refill"
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(control unit) 2. Master cylinder 3. Booster
4. Connector A. Union bolt B. Flare nut M12
C. Flare nut M10
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4. Remove cowl top extension. Refer to
EXT-24, "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the front road wheel and tire (RH). Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
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6. Remove the fender protector (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
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7. Drain coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant"
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CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
8. Disconnect coolant reservoir hose and remove coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-40, "Exploded View"
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9. Drain the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to ST-30, "Draining and Refilling"
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10. Remove the power steering oil pump. Refer to ST-38, "Removal and Installation"
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11. Support engine and remove the RH engine insulator and bracket. Refer to EM-220, "Exploded View"
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12. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke. • Align pointer with TDC mark on crankshaft pulley.
13. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-134, "Removal and Installation"
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14. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner assembly. Refer to EM-135, "Removal and Installation of Drive Belt
Auto-tensioner".
15. Remove water drain plug (A) and copper sealing washer (B) to drain coolant from engine.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
16. Disconnect RH valve timing control connectors and remo ve valve timing control cover (bank 1). Refer to
EM-182, "Exploded View"
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17. Remove water pump cover. Refer to CO-44, "Exploded View"
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18. Remove the timing chain tensioner (primary) as follows:
a. Pull the lever (C) down to release the plunger stopper tab (B).
b. Insert the stopper pin A into the tensioner body hole to hold the lever (C) and keep the plunger stopper tab (B) released.
NOTE:
An allen wrench [(1.2 mm (0.047 in)] is used for a stopper pin A
as an example.
c. Compress the plunger (D) into the tensioner body (1) by press- ing the slack guide (2).
d. Keep the slack guide (2) pressed and lock the plunger (D) in by pushing the stopper pin A through the lever (C) and into the
chain tensioner body hole.
e. Remove timing chain tensioner bolts and then remove the timing chain tensioner. CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop timing chain te nsioner bolts inside timing chain case.
19. Remove the three water pump bolts (A). Make a gap between water pump sprocket (1) and timing chain, by carefully turning
crankshaft pulley (2) counterclockwise until timing chain loosens
on water pump sprocket (1).
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4. Turn the crankshaft pulley approximately 20
° clockwise so that
the timing chain on the timing chain tensioner side is loose.
5. Apply engine oil to the oil feed hole and timing chain tensioner and install the timing chain tensioner.
6. Remove the stopper pin (A).
7. Install valve timing control cover (bank 1) and water pump cover.
a. Before installing, remove all traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of water pump cover and IVT cover using a scraper.
Also remove traces of liquid gasket from the mating surface of the front cover.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of IVT cover and water pump cover. Use Gen-
uine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-21, "Recommended Chemical Products and
Sealants".
CAUTION:
• Installation should be done within 5 minutes afte r applying liquid gasket.
• Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after the co mponents are installed to allow
the sealant to cure.
8. Install water drain plug (A) and copper sealing washer (B). CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
9. Installation of remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. • After installation, refill coolant and check for leaks. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant"
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35, "System Inspection".
CAUTION:
Do not spill coolant in en gine compartment. Use a sh op cloth to absorb coolant.
• After starting engine, let idle for three minutes, then rev engine up to 3,000 rpm under no load to purge air from the high-pressure chamber of the chai n tensioner. The engine may produce a rattling noise.
This indicates that air still remains in the chamber and is not a matter of concern.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants"
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Water drain plug (A) : Refer to EM-224, "Disas-
sembly and Assembly".
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work FlowINFOID:0000000009889729
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 DLK-168, "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 w hen 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 surfaces
= 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 mo vement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch depen-
dent on materials/often brought on by activity.
• Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contac t/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
• Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/someti mes 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 k nock/dead sound often brought on by activity.
• Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include hi gh 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 temperat ure, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or lo cation of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
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