Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.

108—147 N·m {12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf}
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them to the specified tightening torque.
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..
Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with discharge headlight system)
1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services.
Removing the auto leveling sensor
Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height
Electronic AWD Control System Parts
1. After servicing the electronic AWD control system parts, verify that no DTC has been stored. Clear any DTCs remaining in the memory.
Driveline/Axle SST
4WDCylinder Head Cover
Purpose, Function
The cylinder head cover prevents foreign material penetration and engine
oil spatter.
The oil baffle plate reduces engine oil consumption by separating the engine
oil from the blow-by gas.
Construction
The lightweight cylinder head cover is made of ...
PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “RCM”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify the PID da ...
Rear Seat 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 ...