General Service Information |
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Inspection of parts
Each part, when removed, should be carefully inspected for malfunction,
deformation, damage, and other problems.
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Arrangement of parts
All disassembled parts should be carefully arranged for effective reassembly.
Be sure to separate and distinguish the parts to be replaced from those
that will be used again.
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Cleaning parts for reuse
All parts to be used again should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned
in an appropriate method.
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Oil seals
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Gaskets
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O-rings
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Lock washers
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Cotter pins (split pins)
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Plastic nuts
Depending on their location.
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Sealant should be applied to gaskets.
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Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts.
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Specified oil or grease should be applied to the prescribed locations
(oil seals, etc.) before assembly.
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Be sure to disconnect the battery cable from the negative (-) terminal
of the battery.
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Never pull on the wires when disconnecting connectors.
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Locking connectors will click when the connector is secure.
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Handle sensors and relays carefully. Be careful not to drop them against
other parts.
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Basically, all measurements in this manual are taken with a tracking
gauge.
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When a measuring tape is used, check to be sure there is no elongation,
twisting or bending.
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For measuring dimensions, both projected dimensions and actual - measurement
dimensions are used in this manual.
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The dimensions are measured by projecting the measurement points on
the vehicle surface onto the reference dimensions.
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If the length of the tracking gauge proves is adjustable, measure the
dimensions by lengthening one of the two probes to the height difference
between the two measuring surfaces.
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These dimensions indicate the actual linear distance between measurement
points, and are used as the reference dimensions when a tracking gauge
is used for measurement.
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First adjust both probes to the same length (A=A') before measurement.
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Check the terminal for tightness.
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Check terminals and wires for corrosion from battery electrolyte, etc.
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Check terminals and wires for open circuits.
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Check wire insulation and coating for damage, cracks and degrading.
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Check whether the conductive parts of terminals contact other metallic
parts (vehicle body and other parts).
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Check whether there is complete continuity between the attaching bolt(s)
of the grounded parts and the vehicle’s body.
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Check for incorrect wiring.
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Check the wiring is clamped to prevent contact with sharp corners of
the vehicle body, or hot parts (exhaust manifold, pipe, etc.)
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Check that the wiring is clamped firmly to provide enough clearance
from the fan pulley, fan belt and other rotating or moving parts.
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Check that the wiring has a little space so that it can vibrate between
the fixed (the vehicle body) and moving parts (wirings, engine, etc.)
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Prior to servicing the electrical system, make sure to turn off the
ignition switch and disconnect the battery ground cable.
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Fix the wiring harnesses with clamps so that there is no slack wiring.
However, for any harness which passes the engine or other vibrating
parts of the vehicle, allow some slack within a range that does not
allow the engine vibrations to cause the harness to come into contact
with any of the surrounding parts and then secure the harness by using
a clamp.
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If any section of a wiring harness interferes with the edge of a part,
or a corner, wrap the section of the harness with tape or something
similar in order to protect it from damage.
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When installing any parts, be careful not to pinch or damage any of
the wiring harness.
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Never throw relays, sensors or electrical parts, or expose them to strong
shock.
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The electronic parts used in the computer, relays, etc. are easily damaged
by heat. If there is a need for service operations that may cause the
temperature to exceed 80°C (176°F), remove the electronic parts beforehand.
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Loose connectors may cause malfunction. Make sure that the connectors
are always securely fastened.
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When disconnecting a connector, be sure to grip only the connector,
not the wires.
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Disconnect connectors which have catches by pressing in the direction
of the arrows shown in the illustration.
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Connect connectors which have catches by inserting the connectors until
they make a clicking sound.
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When using a circuit tester to check continuity or voltage on connector
terminals, insert the test probe into the harness side. If the connector
is a sealed connector, insert the test probe through the hole in the
rubber cap until the probe contacts the terminal, being careful not
to damage the insulation of the wires.
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To avoid overloading the wiring, take into consideration the electrical
current load of the optional equipment when determining the appropriate
wire size.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
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Do not run the engine while the car is at rest for a long time. Avoid
running the engine at fast idle for more than 10minutes and at idle
speed for more than 20 minutes.
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Do not measure engine compression for an extended time. Engine compression
tests must be made as rapidly as possible. Remove the fuel pump relay
before performing a compression test.
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Do not dispose of used catalytic converter together with parts contaminated
with gasoline or oil.
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