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Repair Procedure

How to use this service information .

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

  1. A.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Installation 

    • Refer to the figure.

    NOTICE: 

    • Check that cover joint tube (a) is lying smoothly against the air cleaner housing cover without buckling.
    • Be careful not to pinch the air cleaner element packing (b).
  2. B.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Installation 

    Installation Directions 

    Mark Direction
    a Rear
    b Down

    After Installation 

  3. C.-

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    NOTE:
    • If you are reinstalling the original air intake tube, make sure the air intake form is not damaged or distorted. Replace it if it is.
    • If you are installing a new air intake tube, make sure the air intake foam is installed.
  4. D.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Installation 

    Specifications 

    Standard Value
    a 9-10 mm (0.35-0.39 in)
  5. E.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    NOTICE:  Make sure the clamp do not interfere with the surrounding parts.

  6. F.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  7. G.-
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the HDS has the latest HDS software version.
    • If you are replacing the PCM after substituting a known-good PCM, reinstall the original PCM, then do this procedure.
    • If you are removing the PCM, skip the procedures of READ DATA and Procedure After Replacing/Substituting PCM.

    Preconditions 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    1. Only for replacing PCM: Select the following menu buttons on the HDS screen in sequence.

    • PGM-FI (System Selection Menu)
    • ECU Replacement
    • READ DATA

    NOTICE:  If the READ DATA indicates FAILED, go to the next step.

    NOTE:

    Doing this step copies (READS) the data from the original PCM so you can later download (WRITES) it into the new PCM.

    2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    3. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    NOTICE:  This step must be done to protect the PCM from damage.

    4. Remove the PCM.

    Installation 

    1. Install the PCM.

    2. Connect the HDS to the DLC .

    3. Open the SCS.

    After Installation 

    Procedure After Replacing/Substituting PCM 

  8. H.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  9. I.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.