WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the front shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at point A shown in the figure so the gas can escape.
Point A: 340 mm {13.4 in}
3. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point B shown in the figure to drain the oil.
Point B: 145 mm {5.71 in}
4. Turn the hole made in Step 3 downwards and drain the oil by pumping the piston rod up and down several times.
5. Cut off the bottom end of the front shock absorber.
6. Dispose of waste oil according to local waste disposal laws.
High Pressure Fuel Pump Inspection
NOTE:
The following vacuum values are indicated by relative pressure from the fuel
pressure sensor.
1. Verify that the fuel pressure sensor is normal..
2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
3. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
4. Select the “FUEL_PRES”, “LOAD” and “R ...
Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When removing or putting in the rear seat, contact with the surrounding areas
of the vehicle could cause scratches and damage. When removing or putting in
the rear seat, always use two or more persons to perform the work and be careful
not to scratch or damage the rear seat ...
Master Cylinder
Purpose/Function
With the adoption of the master cylinder having an enlarged diameter (20.64
mm {0.8126 in}), brake pedal operability has been improved.
For vehicles with DSC, the diameter of the pipe between the master cylinder
and the DSC HU/CM has been increased, improving re ...