DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides, unless otherwise specified.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK COVER
(a) Remove the 2 screws. |
|
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear seatback cover.
2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK LOCK COVER
(a) Remove the 2 screws and rear seatback lock cover. |
|
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION UNDER COVER
(a) Remove the screw and rear seat cushion under cover. |
|
4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER
(a) Remove the screw and rear seat cushion cover. |
|
5. REMOVE REAR SEAT HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and rear seat hinge sub-assembly. |
|
6. REMOVE REAR SEAT LOCK HANDLE
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the rear seat lock handle. Text in Illustration
|
|
7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the bolt. |
|
(b) Remove the bolt and rear seat cushion support bracket sub-assembly.
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT LOCK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and rear seat lock assembly. |
|
9. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER
(a) Disengage the hook. |
|
(b) Remove the separate type rear seat cushion cover.
10. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the rear seat cushion frame sub-assembly from the rear seat cushion pad. |
|
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
(a) Remove the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly (See page
).
(b) Check that the plunger strokes when the plunger in the center of
the camshaft timing gear bolt is pressed.
Standard stroke:
4 ...
Chassis
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel free play (See page
).
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are ...
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the ...