Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Disconnect the OCV connector.
4. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.

6.9—7.5 ohms [20°C {68°F}]
If not as specified, replace the OCV..
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Spool Valve Operation Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the OCV..
3. Verify that the spool valve in the OCV is in the maximum valve timing advance position as indicated in the figure.

If not as specified, replace the OCV..
4. Verify that the battery is fully charged..
If not as specified, recharge the battery..
NOTE:
When applying battery positive voltage between the OCV terminals, the connection can be either of the following:
Positive battery cable to terminal A, negative battery cable to terminal B
Positive battery cable to terminal B, negative battery cable to terminal A

5. Apply battery positive voltage between the OCV terminals and verify that the spool valve operates and moves to the maximum valve timing retard position.

If not as specified, replace the OCV..
6. Stop applying battery positive voltage and verify that the spool valve returns to the maximum valve timing advance position.
If not as specified, replace the OCV..
7. Install the OCV..
Lubrication System
Oil Control Valve (OCV) Removal/InstallationRear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the rear
scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach hook
B, clips C, pins D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab E whi ...
Center Roof Antenna Inspection
NOTE:
The center roof antenna is integrated with the antenna amplifier.
Antenna amplifier inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. B-pillar lower trim.
d. Front seat belt adjusting cove ...
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
●Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers
have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows.
● To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
● When the wiper lever is in the ...