1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).
d. Remove the air cleaner component..
e. Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts and set the exhaust manifold insulator aside.
f. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket..
g. Remove the front splash shield..
h. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
i. Remove the starter..
j. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container..
k. Remove the manual transaxle..
2. Without removing the pilot bearing, turn the bearing while applying force in the axial direction.

If there is any malfunction, replace the pilot bearing..
Pilot Bearing Inspection [G35 M R]
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Battery Recharging [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Using GR8-1291:
(See GR8-1291 INSTANT TRAINING MODULE (VIDEO) .)
WARNING:
Keep all flames away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas from the
battery fluid may catch fire and cause serious injury.
1. Remove the battery filler caps and check the water level. If necessary, add ...
Ignition Coil Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Ignition Coil Inspection
1. Perform the spark test and identify the malfunctioning cylinder..
2. Replace the ignition coil of the malfunctioning cylinder with that of a normal
cylinder, and perform the spark test again..
If the spark is not normal due to a malfunctioning ignition coil, ...