GENERAL MAINTENANCE
HINT:
Inspect these items when the engine is cold.
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT HINT: (See page EM-6)
2. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS
HINT:
(See page IG-8)
3. INSPECT AIR FILTER
(a) Remove the air filter.
(b) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily.
HINT:
Oiliness may indicate that the PCV valve is stuck.
If necessary, replace the air filter.
(c) Clean the filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside thoroughly and then blow from the outside of the filter.
(d) Reinstall the air filter.
4. REPLACE AIR FILTER
(a) Replace the air filter with a new one.
5. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
HINT:(See page LU-3)
6. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT AND INSPECT RADIATOR FIN
HINT:
(See page CO-6)
(a) Check that the radiator and condenser are not blocked with leaves, dirt or insets.
Clean them if necessary, and check the hose connection for the installation condition, corrosion etc.
7. INSPECT GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP
HINT:
(See page EC-42)
8. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS
9. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
(a) Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
Engine oil pressure switch
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure
switch assembly.
With the switch still installed, measure the
resistance between the terminal of the engine oil
pressure switch and engine ground.
Standard ...
Front wiper rubber
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER BLADE
Remove the front wiper blade from the front wiper
arm LH.
NOTICE:
Do not fold down the front wiper arm with the
front wiper blade being removed from it.
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER RUBBER
Remove the front wiper rubber from th ...
Installing the spare tire
Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come
off.
Install the tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand
by ...