CYLINDER HEAD > INSTALLATION |
| 1. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SET BOLT |
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Using vernier calipers, measure the tension portion diameter of the bolt.
| 2. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD GASKET NO.2 |
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Place a new cylinder head gasket on the cylinder block with the L mark upward.
| 3. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD LH |
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the cylinder head bolts.
Install the plate washer to the cylinder head bolt.
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Using several steps, install and tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
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Mark the front side of each cylinder head bolt head with paint as shown in the illustration.
Retighten the cylinder head bolts by 90° in the same sequence as step (c).
Check that each painted mark is now at 90° angle to the front.
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Using a socket hexagon wrench 8 mm, install the hexagon bolt.
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Using several steps, install and tighten the 2 bolts and intake air connector bracket No.2 uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Connect the ground cable with the 2 bolts.
| 4. INSTALL NO.4 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of the camshaft.
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Place the No.4 camshaft at 90° angle of the timing mark (1-dot mark) on the cylinder head.
Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
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Install the oil seal to the camshaft.
Remove any old packing material from the contact surface.
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Apply seal packing to the No.1 bearing cap as shown in the illustration.
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Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bearing cap bolts.
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Using several steps, install and tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
| 5. INSTALL NO.3 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of the camshaft.
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Align the timing marks (1-dot mark) of the camshaft drive gear with the mark on the driven gear.
Place the camshaft on the cylinder head.
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Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bearing cap bolts.
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Using several steps, install and tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Remove the service bolt.
| 6. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
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Apply seal packing to the cylinder head as shown in the illustration.
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Install the cylinder head cover with the 9 bolts. Tighten the bolts uniformly in several steps.
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Install the 2 brackets with the 2 bolts.
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Install the 2 engine wire harness clamps.
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Using an E6 "torx" socket wrench, install the engine wire harness protector with the 2 bolts.
| 7. INSTALL WATER INLET PIPE |
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Install a new O-ring to the water inlet pipe.
Apply soapy water to the O-ring.
Connect the water inlet pipe to the water inlet.
Install the bolt which is used to fix the water inlet pipe to the cylinder head with the bolt.
| 8. INSTALL OIL LEVEL GAUGE GUIDE |
Install a new O-ring to the oil level gauge guide.
Apply soapy water to the O-ring.
Push in the oil level gauge guide end into the guide hole of the cylinder block.
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Install the oil level gauge guide with the bolt.
Install the oil level gauge.
| 9. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD CONVERTER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.2 |
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Install a new gasket as shown in the illustration.
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Install the exhaust manifold converter No.2 with the 6 nuts and bolt. Using several steps, tighten the nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Retighten nuts 1 and 2 shown in the illustration.
| 10. CONNECT COOLING FAN ECU |
Connect the 2 bolts and cooling fan ECU.
| 11. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR NO.2 |
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Install the 2 bolts and exhaust manifold heat insulator No.2.
| 12. INSTALL MANIFOLD CONVERTER INSULATOR NO.3 |
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Install the bolt, nut and manifold converter insulator No.3.
| 13. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD GASKET |
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Place a new cylinder head gasket on the cylinder block with the R mark upward.
| 14. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the cylinder head bolts.
Install the plate washers to the cylinder head bolts.
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Using several steps, install and tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
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Mark the front side of each cylinder head bolt head with paint as shown in the illustration.
Retighten the cylinder head bolts by 90° in the same sequence as step (c).
Check that each painted mark is now at 90° angle to the front.
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Using a socket hexagon wrench 8 mm, install the hexagon bolt.
Connect the engine wire harness clamp with the nut.
| 15. INSTALL NO.2 CAMSHAFT |
Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of the camshaft.
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Place the No.2 camshaft at 90° angle of the timing mark (2-dot mark) on the cylinder head.
Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
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Install the oil seal to the camshaft.
Remove any old packing material from the contact surface.
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Apply seal packing to the No.1 bearing cap as shown in the illustration.
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Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bearing cap bolts.
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Using several steps, tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
| 16. INSTALL CAMSHAFT |
Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of the camshaft.
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Align the timing marks (2-dot mark) of the camshaft drive gear with the mark on the driven gear.
Place the camshaft on the cylinder head.
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Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bearing cap bolts.
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Using several steps, tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Remove the service bolt.
| 17. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Apply seal packing to the cylinder head as shown in the illustration.
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Install the cylinder head cover with the 9 bolts. Tighten the bolts uniformly in several steps.
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Install the engine wire harness with the 3 nuts and 2 clamps.
| 18. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY |
| 19. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
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Install a new gasket as shown in the illustration.
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Install a new gasket and the exhaust manifold RH with the 6 nuts. Using several steps, tighten the nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Retighten nuts 1 and 2 shown in the illustration.
| 20. INSTALL MANIFOLD STAY |
Temporarily install the manifold stay to the exhaust manifold and transaxle.
Fully tighten the 2 bolts.
| 21. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR NO.1 |
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Install the 3 bolts and exhaust manifold heat insulator No.1.
| 22. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT NO.3 |
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Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.
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Install a new gasket to the exhaust pipe front No. 3 as shown in the illustration.
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Install 2 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe front No. 3 with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.
Connect the heated oxygen sensor connector.
| 23. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT |
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Install 2 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe front No. 3 with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.
Connect the heated oxygen sensor connector.
| 24. INSTALL TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER |
Visually check for cracks and breaks on the gasket of the timing belt cover.
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If the timing belt cover gasket is needed to repair, follow the procedure below.
Repair the cracks and breaks by applying the seal packing to the damaged area.
If the timing belt cover gasket is needed to replace, follow the procedure below.
Using a screwdriver and gasket scraper, remove the remaining gasket.
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Remove the backing paper from a new gasket, and affix the gasket along the groove of the timing belt cover as shown in the illustration.
| Gasket | D | E | F | G |
| Length | 335 mm (13.19 in.) | 180 mm (7.09 in.) | 133 mm (5.24 in.) | 72 mm (2.83 in.) |
If there is a gap on the joint of the gasket, apply seal packing to close the gap.
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Install the timing belt cover No.3 with the 6 bolts.
| 25. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY |
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Paying attention to the direction of the belt guide, install the camshaft timing pulley and tighten the bolt temporally.
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Using SST, tighten the RH pulley bolt.
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Using SST, tighten the LH pulley bolt.
| 26. INSTALL TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.2 |
Install the timing belt idler sub-assembly No.2.
| 27. INSPECT TIMING BELT |
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If there is premature parting:
If the belt teeth are cracked or damaged, check if either camshaft is locked.
If there is noticeable wear or cracks on the belt face, check if there are nicks on the side of the idler pulley lock and water pump.
If there is wear or damage to only one side of the belt, check the belt guide and the alignment of each pulley.
If there is noticeable wear on the belt teeth:
| 28. INSTALL TIMING BELT |
Remove any oil or water on the pulleys, and keep them clean.
Inspect the idler pulleys.
Check that the idler pulley turns smoothly.
Visually check the seal portion of the idler pulley for oil leakage.
Inspect the water pump.
Turn the pulley, and check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly and does not make any noise.
Visually check the drain hole for coolant leakage.
Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer to the crankshaft.
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Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately 60°.
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Using SST, turn the timing pulleys, and align the timing marks of the timing pulleys with the No.3 timing belt cover.
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Turn the crankshaft, and align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.
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Face the front mark on the timing belt forward.
Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley.
Align the installation marks on the timing belt with the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys.
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Install the timing belt in the following order.
| 1st | Crankshaft timing pulley |
| 2nd | Water pump pulley |
| 3rd | LH camshaft timing pulley |
| 4th | No.2 idler pulley |
| 5th | RH camshaft timing pulley |
| 6th | No.1 idler pulley |
| 29. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY NO.1 |
Set the timing belt tensioner upright on the press.
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Slowly press in the push rod.
Align the holes of the push rod and housing, and pass a 1.5 mm hexagon wrench through the holes to keep the setting position of the push rod.
Release the press.
Temporarily install the tensioner with the 2 bolts. Alternately tighten the 2 bolts.
Remove the 1.5 mm hexagon wrench from the tensioner.
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Turn the crankshaft 2 revolutions slowly and align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.
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Check the timing marks of the RH and LH timing pulleys are aligned with the timing marks of the No.3 timing belt cover as shown in the illustration.
If the marks do not align, remove the timing belt and reinstall it.
Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
| 30. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2 |
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Install the timing belt guide with the cup side facing toward the engine front.
| 31. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH |
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Install the engine mounting bracket RH with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
| 32. INSTALL TIMING BELT NO.2 COVER |
Visually check for cracks and breaks on the gasket of the timing belt cover.
If a trace of water is found in the visual check, replace the timing belt cover.
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Install the timing belt cover with the 5 bolts.
Connect the 2 clamps.
| 33. INSTALL TIMING BELT NO.1 COVER |
Visually check for cracks and breaks on the gasket of the timing belt cover.
If a trace of water is found in the visual check, replace the timing belt cover.
Install the timing belt cover.
Install the engine wire protector cover to the timing belt No.3 cover.
| 34. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY |
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Align the keyway of the pulley with the key located on the crankshaft and slide the pulley into place.
Using SST, install the pulley bolt.
| 35. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH |
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Install the engine mounting stay No.2 and the engine mounting bracket No.2 with the bolt.
| 36. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD |
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Temporarily tighten bolts B and C.
First tighten bolt A, bolt B, then bolt C in this order.
Tighten bolt D.
| 37. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET |
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Install the 2 bolts and air cleaner bracket.
| 38. INSTALL RESERVOIR BRACKET |
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Install the 2 bolts, nut and reservoir bracket.
Connect the clamp.
| 39. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the 2 bolts and brake master cylinder reservoir to the bracket.
Connect the connector.
| 40. INSTALL WATER OUTLET |
Install 2 new gaskets to the 2 cylinder heads.
Install the water outlet together with water by-pass hose No.1 and unlock the hose clamp.
Tighten the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers.
Install the clamp.
Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Connect the radiator hose inlet.
| 41. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET |
| 42. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD |
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Install the intake manifold with the 9 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers. Using several steps, tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Retighten the water outlet mounting bolts and nuts.
Install the ground cable with the nut.
Connect the heater inlet water hose.
| 43. CONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 |
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Align the connector with the pipe, then push in the connector to the pipe until it makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel tube sub-assembly to the fuel delivery pipe.
Install the EFI fuel pipe clamp.
| 44. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK |
Install a new gasket to the intake air surge tank.
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Using a socket hexagon wrench 8 mm, install the intake manifold with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts . Using several steps, tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Connect the ground cable connector.
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Install the surge tank stay No. 2 (A) with the 2 bolts.
Install the surge tank stay No. 1 (B) with the 2 bolts.
Install the engine hunger No. 1 (C) with the 2 bolts.
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Connect the ventilation hose.
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Connect the fuel vapor feed hose (A).
Connect the water by-pass hose No.3 (B).
Connect the water by-pass hose No.2 (C).
Connect the throttle motor connector (D).
| 45. INSTALL EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET |
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Install the emission control valve set with the 2 nuts (A).
Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No.2 (B).
Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No.1 (C).
Connect the wire harness clamp (D).
Connect the VSV connector (E).
| 46. INSTALL W/ CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY |
| 47. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE W/ RESONATOR |
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Install the air cleaner hose No.1 to the throttle body assembly with the hose clamp.
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Install the air cleaner case w/ resonator with the 5 bolts.
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Connect the MAF meter connector.
Connect the 2 wire harness clamps to the air cleaner.
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Connect the ventilation hose No.2.
| 48. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET |
Install the air cleaner filter element to the air cleaner case.
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Install the 2 bolts, 4 clamps and air cleaner cap w/ inlet.
| 49. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL |
Install the 4 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
| 50. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the 5 bolts and battery carrier.
| 51. INSTALL BATTERY |
Install the battery clamp and battery.
| 52. INSTALL SERVICE PLUG GRIP |
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Wear insulation gloves, then insert the service plug.
Push down on the grip to lock.
Close the battery service hole cover.
| 53. INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER |
Remove the 4 shock absorber nuts.
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Install the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and cowl top panel sub-assembly.
Install the 4 shock absorber nuts (B).
Install the wire harness clamp and grommet (A).
| 54. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY |
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Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 5 bolts.
Connect the connector.
| 55. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| 56. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH |
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Operate the front wiper, and stop the front wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
Clean the wiper arm serrations.
Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).
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Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut at the position as shown in the illustration.
| 57. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH |
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Clean the wiper arm serrations.
Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush (when reinstalling).
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Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the 2 nuts at the position as shown in the illustration.
Operate the front wipers while spraying water or washer fluid on the windshield.
Make sure that the wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.
| 58. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2 |
Install the 2 bolts and engine under cover No.2.
| 59. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH |
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Install the 2 bolts, clip and fender apron seal RH.
| 60. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
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Install the fender splash shield with the screw.
| 61. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1 |
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Install the 6 bolts, 2 screws, 2 clips and engine under cover.
| 62. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH |
| 63. ADD ENGINE OIL |
| 64. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the intelligent tester on.
Select the Active Test mode on the intelligent tester to operate the fuel pump.
Check that there are no fuel leaks anywhere in the fuel system after performing maintenance.
| 65. ADD COOLANT (Hybrid side) |
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Loosen the bleeder plug shown in the illustration and connect a hose.
Add coolant from the reserve tank.
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Add coolant until the level of coolant in the hose attached to the bleeder plug reaches the same level as the FULL line of the reserve tank.
When using the intelligent tester:
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Select the inspection mode (Click here).
On the tester, enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Active test / Water Pump.
Keep the coolant at the FULL level in the reserve tank to compensate for the drop in coolant level when the air bleeds.
When not using the intelligent tester:
Put the vehicle into the READY-on state. [*1]
Turn the ignition switch off and add coolant to the FULL level because the coolant level drops as the air bleeds. [*2]
Repeat steps [*1] and [*2] until air bleeding from the coolant system is completed.
When the air is completely bled from the coolant system, tighten the plug.
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Add coolant to the FULL mark of the reserve tank.
| 66. ADD COOLANT (Engine side) |
Tighten the lower drain plug of the radiator.
Loosen the upper drain plug of the radiator.
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Install a vinyl tube to the vent plug located on the upper drain plug.
Fill the radiator with engine coolant until the vinyl tube is filled with the coolant.
Tighten the upper drain plug.
Install the radiator cap securely.
Fill the radiator reservoir tank with coolant.
Warm up the engine.
Stop the engine and wait until the coolant cools down.
Remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level inside the radiator.
If the coolant level is below the full level, perform the steps from (a) through (j) and repeat the operation until the coolant level stays the full level.
Recheck the coolant level inside the radiator reservoir tank. If it is below the full level, add the coolant.
| 67. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS |
| 68. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (Hybrid side) |
| 69. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (Engine side) |
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Fill the radiator with coolant and attach a radiator cap tester.
Warm up the engine.
Using a radiator cap tester, increase the pressure inside the radiator to 118 kPa (1.2 kgf*cm, 17 psi), and check that the pressure does not drop.
If the pressure drops, check the hoses, radiator and water pump for leaks. If no external leaks are found, check the heater core, cylinder block and cylinder head.
| 70. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS |
| 71. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING |
Set the vehicle to inspection mode (Click here).
Warm up the engine.
When using the intelligent tester:
Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
Enter DATA LIST MODE on the intelligent tester.
Check that the ignition timing advances immediately when the engine speed is increased.
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When not using the intelligent tester:
Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
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Pull out the red-colored wire harness as shown in the illustration.
Connect the tester terminal of the timing light to the engine.
Inspect ignition timing at idle.
Disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
Inspect ignition timing at idle.
Confirm that the ignition timing advances when the engine rpm is increased.
Remove the timing light.
| 72. INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED |
Set the vehicle to inspection mode (Click here).
Warm up the engine.
Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
Enter DATA LIST MODE on the intelligent tester.
| 73. INSPECT COMPRESSION |
Set the vehicle to inspection mode (Click here).
Warm up and stop the engine.
Remove the intake air surge tank (Click here).
Disconnect the injector connectors.
Remove the ignition coils.
Remove the spark plugs.
Inspect cylinder compression pressure.
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Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
Enter ACTIVE TEST MODE on the intelligent tester.
While cranking the engine, measure the compression pressure.
If the cylinder compression is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and inspect again.
| 74. INSPECT CO/HC |
Set the vehicle to inspection mode (Click here).
Start the engine.
Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for approximately 180 seconds.
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Insert the CO/HC meter testing probe at least 40 cm (1.3 ft) into the tailpipe during idling.
Check CO/HC concentration at idle and/or 2,500 rpm.
Check heated oxygen sensor operation (Click here).
Check heated air fuel ratio sensor operation (Click here).
See the table below for possible causes, and then inspect and repair the applicable causes if necessary.
| CO | HC | Problems | 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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| 75. PERFORM INITIALIZATION |
Some system need initialization when reconnecting the battery cable. (Click here)
| 76. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE |
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Install the 5 clips and engine room cover side
| 77. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER |
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Fit the clips and install the engine room side LH cover.