1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remove the spark plugs..
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove the oil level gauge.
9. Remove the cylinder head cover..
10. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..
11. Measure the valve clearance.
NOTE:
Make sure to note down the measured values for choosing the suitable replacement tappets.
a. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the No.1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke.
b. Measure the valve clearance at A in the figure.
IN: 0.22—0.30 mm {0.009—0.011 in}
EX: 0.27—0.37 mm {0.011—0.014 in}
c. If the valve clearance is out of the standard value, adjust it..
d. Turn the crankshaft 360°
clockwise so that the No.4 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.
e. Measure the valve clearance at B in the figure.
IN: 0.22—0.30 mm {0.009—0.011 in}
EX: 0.27—0.37 mm {0.011—0.014 in}
f. If the valve clearance is out of the standard value, adjust it..
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [FS5 A EL]
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool before changing the ATF.
1. Drain the ATF.
a. Remove the oil dipstick.
b. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
c. Remove the drain plug and washer to drain the ATF in ...
Trunk Lid Opener Cable Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat (LH)(See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
b. Front scuff plate (LH).
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. B-pillar lower trim.
e. Rear seat cushion.
f. Rear seat back.
g. Tire house trim (LH).
h. Trunk end ...
Tire House Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Remove the fastener.
5. Pull the tire house trim in the direction of arrow shown in the figure while
remove the clip A, pin B and C.
6. Pull the tire house trim in the ...