Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.
88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them completely with the specified torque.
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..
Power Steering Related Parts Installation
1. If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected, perform the following after installation of the power steering components..
Power steering fluid amount inspection
Power steering fluid leakage inspection
Air bleeding
Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) Related Parts
CAUTION:
If the configuration procedure is not completed, the EHPAS will not operate properly and it might cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, when replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump, make sure to perform the configuration procedure to ensure the proper EHPAS operation.
1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the EHPAS memory after working on EHPAS related parts. If there are any codes in the memory, clear them.
2. When replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump, perform the configuration procedures..
Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))
1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services..
Removing the auto leveling sensor
Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [A26 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery and battery tray..
4. Remove the air cleaner and air inlet hose..
5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
6. Remove the tunnel member (rear)..
7. Remove the upper panel..
8. Remove the sh ...
Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with the
ignition switched ON when the engine is
not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ic ...
Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that
the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front
beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inne ...