NOTE:
Perform headlight aiming if any of the following work is performed.
Front combination light replacement
Work that can affect vehicle height such as suspension replacement or removal/installation.
1. Empty the vehicle by having all occupants leave the vehicle and remove all the cargo except for the spare tire, jack and tools equipped on the vehicle.
2. Adjust the air pressure of each tire to the specified value..
3. Move the vehicle to level ground.
4. Make a screen shown in the figure using double-weight, white paper.
5. Line up the vehicle with the wall so that the distance to the headlights is 3 m {9.8 ft}
from the wall.
6. Measure the height at the center point of the headlight.
NOTE:
Measure the height at the center point of the headlight in which the aiming is being adjusted because the vehicle height differs depending on vehicle conditions.
7. Align the center of the headlight with the center of the screen.
8. Set a partition in front of the headlight which is not being adjusted to block the light.
9. Start the engine and charge the battery.
10. Turn on the headlight low beams.
11. Verify that the elbow point of the headlight is at the position indicated on the adjustment screen.
If the elbow point of the headlight is not at the position indicated on the adjustment screen, perform the following adjustment.
a. Rotate the adjustment screw to adjust the headlight.
PCM Inspection
Without Using the M-MDS
NOTE:
Because the PCM uses a waterproof connector, the inspection for the voltage/wave
pattern cannot be performed. The following values are for reference.
Terminal voltage table (Reference)
Terminal
Signal
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Front Fog Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the screws and bolt.
3. Pull up the front under cover No.1 and remove the mudguard screw shown in
the figure.
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. While pressing the clip tab in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
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Rear Crossmember Removal/Installation [2 Wd]
WARNING:
Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the
rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage
to the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the rear ABS wheel-speed
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