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.
Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and small ...
Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor/Boost Air Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
[Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
NOTE:
Because the boost air temperature sensor is integrated in the MAP sensor,
replacing the boost air temperature sensor includes replacement of the MAP sensor/boost
air temperature sensor.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove t ...
Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and gasket.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
28—51 N·m {2.9—5.2 kgf·m, 21—37 ft·lbf}
6. Remo ...