WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator because it is a precision unit.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Remove the ignition coil/ion sensors..
5. Remove the cylinder head cover..
6. Verify that the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover on the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator are aligned and fitted.

If the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft in the direction the engine rotates two turns and verify that they are aligned.
If the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover are still not aligned, replace the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator..
If, when turning the crankshaft, there is a hitting noise from the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator each time before the cam reaches its maximum lift, it means that the actuator is not secured. Replace the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator..
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]Dehumidifying (With air
conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.
Set the mode selector dial to the desired
position.
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Set the fan cont ...
On Board Diagnostic System PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “TCM”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify th ...
Disc Pad (Front) Replacement [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and verify that the brakes
do not drag.
1
Clip
2
Retaining clip
(See FRONT BRAKE (DISC ...