ENGINE ASSEMBLY > INSTALLATION |
| 1. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
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Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, install the temperature sensor.
| 2. INSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.
| 3. INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR |
Install the engine oil level sensor and a new gasket with the 4 bolts.
| 4. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY |
Install the 6 ignition coils with the 6 bolts.
| 5. INSTALL OIL FILLER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| 6. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH |
Install the mounting bracket with the 4 bolts.
| 7. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH |
Install the mounting bracket with the 4 bolts.
| 8. INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR |
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Install the 2 knock sensors so that they are horizontal as shown in the illustration. Then install the 2 bolts.
| 9. INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
Install a new O-ring, new backup rings (No. 1, No. 2, No. 3) and new E-ring to the fuel injector as shown in the illustration.

Install the injector nozzle holder clamp.
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Apply gasoline to the O-ring. Install the nozzle holder clamp by aligning the protruding part of the clamp to the notch of the delivery pipe.
| 10. INSTALL FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Install a new injector vibration insulator to the cylinder head.
Apply lubricant to the installation hole of the injector.
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Insert the stud bolt into the fuel delivery pipe until the screw threads protrude enough so that a nut can be attached.
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Install the fuel delivery pipe by uniformly tightening the 2 bolts and 2 nuts in several passes in the order shown in the illustration.
Connect the 3 connectors and 2 clamps.
| 11. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Install a new injector vibration insulator to the cylinder head.
Apply lubricant to the installation hole of the injector.
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Insert the stud bolt into the No. 2 fuel delivery pipe until the screw threads protrude enough so that a nut can be attached.
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Install the fuel delivery pipe by uniformly tightening the 2 bolts and 2 nuts in several passes in the order shown in the illustration.
Connect the 3 connectors and 3 clamps.
| 12. INSTALL HIGH PRESSURE SIDE FUEL PUMP |
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Turn the crankshaft until the flat of the cam is facing the cylinder head cover's fuel pump attachment hole, as shown in the illustration.
Pour 30 cc of engine oil through the cylinder head cover's fuel pump attachment hole into the cylinder head oil collector.
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Apply a coat of engine oil to the pump activation cam and pump lifter part.
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Install a new fuel pump insulator to the cylinder head cover. Then pass the 2 stud bolts through the holes of the fuel pump and set it on the insulator.
Install the union nut of the No. 1 fuel pipe without damaging its seal surface. Tighten the nut as much as possible by hand.
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Install the 2 nuts and tighten them in several passes.
Connect the fuel hose.
| 13. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the fuel pipe to the delivery pipe with the 2 bolts.
| 14. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the No.1 fuel pipe with the 2 bolts.
Connect the fuel pipe hose.
| 15. INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY |
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Install 2 new gaskets, the fuel main tube and pulsation damper to the fuel pump.
| 16. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD |
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Install a new gasket and the intake manifold with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
| 17. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install a new gasket to the intake air surge tank.
Install the intake air surge tank with the 2 nuts.
Using a hexagon socket wrench 5, install the 7 bolts.
Install the 2 surge tank stays with the 4 bolts.
Install the intake manifold stay with the 2 bolts.
| 18. INSTALL NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS PIPE |
Install the water by-pass pipe with the bolt.
| 19. INSTALL NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS PIPE |
Install the water by-pass pipe with the bolt.
| 20. INSTALL REAR ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the engine cover with the 3 clips.
| 21. CONNECT NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE |
| 22. CONNECT NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE |
| 23. INSTALL INJECTOR DRIVER |
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Install the injector driver with the bolt and 2 nuts.
| 24. INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY |
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Temporarily install the pulley with the 4 bolts.
Using SST, hold the pulley and tighten the 4 bolts.
| 25. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY |
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Temporarily install the V-ribbed belt tensioner with the 4 bolts.
| Mark | Specified Length |
| A | 70 mm (2.76 in.) |
| B | 33 mm (1.30 in.) |
Tighten bolt 1 shown in the illustration.
Tighten the other bolts.
| 26. INSTALL NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Install the plate and idler pulley with the bolt.
| 27. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY |
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Install the generator with the 2 bolts.
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Install the bracket with the bolt and nut.
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Install the battery cable with the nut.
Install the bracket of the wire harness to the generator with the bolt.
Attach the clamp of the wire harness to the generator.
Connect the cable to the generator, and then attach the rubber cap.
| 28. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
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Install a new gasket as shown in the illustration.
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Install the exhaust manifold with the 6 nuts.
| 29. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
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Install a new gasket as shown in the illustration.
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Install the exhaust manifold with the 6 nuts.
| 30. INSTALL OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install a new O-ring to the oil dipstick guide.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring.
Push in the oil dipstick guide end into the guide hole.
Install the No. 1 oil dipstick guide with the bolt.
Install the No. 2 oil dipstick guide with the bolt.
Install the oil dipstick.
| 31. INSTALL ENGINE WIRE |
Install the engine wire to the engine assembly.
| 32. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY |
Remove the bolts and engine from the engine stand.
| 33. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR |
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Install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
| 34. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the mounting bolts end.
Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer on the crankshaft.
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Install and tighten the 8 mounting bolts uniformly in several steps.
| 35. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY |
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Install the automatic transmission assembly to the engine with the 9 bolts.
| 36. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers.
Set the engine lifter.
Operate the engine lifter, then install the engine to the vehicle.
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Install the engine and transmission assembly with crossmember with the 12 bolts.
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Install the engine rear mounting member with the 4 bolts.
| 37. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Temporarily tighten the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly with the nut.
| 38. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK WIRE HARNESS |
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Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts, 2 wasters and 2 nuts.
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Install the power steering earth wire to the power steering link assembly with bolt (B).
Connect wire harness connector (E) to the power steering link assembly and securely lock the connector.
Connect 2 wire harness connectors (C) and (D) to the power steering link assembly.
Install the 2 wire harness clamps to the power steering link assembly.
Connect the earth wire to the bracket with bolt (A).
| 39. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
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Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assembly No.2 and the power steering link assembly.
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Install bolt (A) and tighten the 2 bolts.
| 40. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOLT RH |
| 41. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOLT LH |
| 42. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH |
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Install the front shock absorber with front coil spring on the vehicle by tightening the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.
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Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle, and install the front shock absorber lower side on the front suspension lower arm.
Temporarily tighten the nut while holding the bolt.
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Tighten a lock nut.
| 43. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH |
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Install the front shock absorber with front coil spring on the vehicle by tightening the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.
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Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle, and install the front shock absorber lower side on the front suspension lower arm.
Temporarily tighten the nut while holding the bolt.
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Tighten a lock nut.
| 44. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH |
| 45. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH |
Connect the tie rod end LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Install a new clip.
| 46. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER |
Install the protector with the 4 bolts.
| 47. CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK |
Connect the height control sensor link and install it with the nut.
| 48. CONNECT COMPRESSOR WITH PULLEY ASSEMBLY |
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Using an E8 "torx" socket, install the compressor with the stud bolt.
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Install the compressor with the 3 bolts and nut.
| 49. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT |
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Install the V-ribbed belt.
While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, remove the bar.
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If it is difficult to install the V-ribbed belt, perform the following procedure.
Put the V-ribbed belt on everything except the tensioner pulley as shown in the illustration.
While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, put the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
| 50. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE |
Connect the ground cable and install it with the bolt.
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Connect the wire to the engine room No. 1 junction block. Then, install it with the nut.
Install the engine room No. 1 relay block cover.
Connect the battery positive (+) cable and install it with the nut.
Connect the ECM connectors.
Connect the connector holder.
| 51. INSTALL ECM COVER |
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Install the ECM cover with the 3 bolts.
| 52. CONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE |
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Connect the connector to the fuel main pipe. Push the two parts together firmly until a "click" sound is heard. Then attach the lock claws to the connector by pushing down on the connector cover.
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Check that the connector and fuel main pipe are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.
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Install the fuel pipe clamp.
| 53. CONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A |
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Connect the outlet hose.
| 54. CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A |
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Connect the inlet hose.
| 55. CONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE |
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Connect the hose to the surge tank.
| 56. CONNECT RADIATOR RESERVE TANK HOSE |
| 57. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET |
Connect the hose to the water inlet with thermostat and radiator tank upper.
| 58. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET |
Connect the hose to the water inlet and radiator tank lower.
| 59. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE |
Tighten the hose clamp.
Install the air cleaner cap together with the 3 bolts.
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Install the VSV (for EVAP) to the air cleaner hose.
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Connect the MAF meter connector and clamp to the air cleaner.
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Connect the ventilation hose to the cylinder head cover with the clamp.
| 60. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET |
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Install the air cleaner inlet with the bolt.
| 61. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the SST from the transmission.
Insert the yoke of the intermediate shaft into the transmission.
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Install the 2 center support bearing washers and center support bearing, and temporarily tighten the 2 bolts.
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Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential companion flange, and connect the shaft with the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
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Adjust the dimension between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion to 11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.4528 to 0.5315 in.) respectively as shown in illustration.
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Check that the center line of the bracket is at right angles to the shaft axial direction.
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Tighten the 2 bolts.
| 62. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY |
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Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
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Install a new gasket to the rear side of the front exhaust pipe.
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Install 2 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe front ends to the exhaust manifold with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
Install the front exhaust pipe to the tailpipe with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
| 63. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
Install the under cover with the 4 screws, 2 grommets and 2 spacers.
| 64. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER |
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Install the under cover with the 3 clips and 10 screws.
| 65. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.
| 66. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE RH |
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Install the side cover with the 2 clips and nut.
| 67. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH |
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Install the side cover with the 3 clips.
| 68. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL |
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Install the intake duct seal with the 7 clips.
| 69. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL |
| 70. ADD ENGINE OIL |
Add new oil.
| Condition | Capacity |
| Drain and refill with oil filter change | 6.3 liters (6.7 US qts, 5.5 imp. qts) |
| Drain and refill without oil filter change | 5.9 liters (6.2 US qts, 5.2 imp. qts) |
| Dry fill | 7.2 liters (7.6 US qts, 6.3 imp. qts) |
Install the oil filter cap.
| 71. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID |
Add the automatic transmission fluid following the flow chart below.

When adding the maximum amount of fluid: [*1]
Lift up the vehicle.
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Remove the 2 bolts and transmission case cover.
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Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.
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Add ATF through the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
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Install a new gasket and the overflow plug.
Add proper amount of ATF through the refill hole.
| Related procedures | Refill amount |
| Removal and installation of oil pan (Including the oil drain) | 1.1 liters (1.2 US qts, 1.0 lmp.qts) |
| Removal of transmission valve body assembly | 2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 lmp.qts) |
| Removal of torque converter assembly | 4.2 liters (4.4 US qts, 3.7 lmp.qts) |
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Install a new O-ring and the refill plug.
Lower the vehicle.
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Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever to the P position.
Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
Return the shift lever to the P position and disconnect terminal TC after confirming the above condition.
Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
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Lift up the vehicle immediately after meter indicator light "D" comes on.
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Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*2].
If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*3].
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When fluid overflows: [*2]
Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
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Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
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When fluid does not overflow:[*3]
Remove the refill plug.
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Add ATF through the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
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Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
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Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
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When adding a minimum amount of fluid: [*4]
Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever to the P position.
Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
Return the shift lever to the P position and disconnect terminal TC after confirming the above condition.
Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
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Lift up the vehicle immediately after meter indicator light "D" comes on.
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Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*5]. If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*6].
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When fluid overflows: [*5]
Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
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Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
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When fluid does not overflow: [*6]
Remove the refill plug.
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Add ATF through the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
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Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF has become a trickle.
Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
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Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch off and remove the SST.
| 72. ADD ENGINE COOLANT |
Tighten all the plugs and fill the radiator with TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC).
Add engine coolant.
Slowly pour coolant into the radiator reservoir until it reaches the FULL line.
Press the inlet and outlet radiator hoses several times by hand, and then check the level of the coolant.
If the coolant level is low, add coolant.
Install the radiator cap and reservoir cap.
Bleed air from the cooling system.
Warm up the engine until the thermostat opens. While the thermostat is open, circulate the coolant for several minutes.
Maintain the engine speed at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm.
Press the inlet and outlet radiator hoses several times by hand to bleed air.
Stop the engine, and wait until the engine coolant cools down to ambient temperature.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator reservoir.
If the coolant level is low, add SLLC to the radiator reservoir FULL line.
| 73. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
| 74. PERFORM INITIALIZATION |
Perform initialization (Click here).
| 75. CHECK SHIFT LEVER POSITION |
When shifting from the P to the R position with the engine switch on (IG) and brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into position.
Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
| 76. CHECK AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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Bounce the vehicle at the corners up and down to stabilize the suspension and inspect vehicle height.
| Toe-in (total) | A - B: 1+- 2 mm (0.04 +- 0.08 in.) |
| 77. CHECK IGNITION TIMING |
Warm up the engine and stop the engine.
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When using the intelligent tester:
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Start the engine and idle it.
Push the intelligent tester main switch ON.
Enter the following items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data list / IGN Advance.
When not using the intelligent tester:
Remove the V-bank cover.
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Connect the tester probe of a timing light to the wire of the ignition connector for the No. 1 cylinder.
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Using SST, connect the terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
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Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Remove the SST from the DLC3.
Check the ignition timing.
Check that the ignition timing advances immediately when the engine speed is increased.
Disconnect the timing light from the engine.
Install the V-bank cover.
| 78. CHECK IDLE SPEED |
Warm up and stop the engine.
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When using the intelligent tester:
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Race the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.
Push the intelligent tester main switch ON.
Enter the following items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data list / Engine SPD.
Disconnect the intelligent tester from the DLC3.
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When not using the intelligent tester:
Using SST, connect the tachometer probe to terminal TAC of the DLC3.
Race the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.
Check the idle speed.
Disconnect the tachometer from the DLC3.
| 79. CHECK CO / HC |
Start the engine.
Keep the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for approximately 180 seconds.
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Insert CO / HC meter testing probe at least 40 cm (1.3 ft.) into tailpipe during idling.
Immediately check CO / HC concentration at idle and / or 2,500 rpm.
Check the A/F sensor and heated oxygen sensor operation.
See the table below for possible cause, then inspect and correct the applicable causes if necessary.
| CO | HC | Symptom | Causes |
| Normal | High | Rough idle |
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| Low | High | Rough idle (Fluctuating HC reading) |
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| High | High | Rough idle (Black smoke from exhaust) |
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| 80. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS |
| 81. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS |
| 82. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS |
| 83. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL |
| 84. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL |
| 85. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL |