1. Disconnect the evaporative hose No.3 (purge solenoid valve side) and install the vacuum gauge..
2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum gauge.
If not within the specification, perform the following inspections.
Compression pressure.
Check valve.
Air suction
Installation areas of each vacuum hose
Installation area of throttle body
Installation area of fuel injector
Installation area of PCV valve
Installation area of intake manifold
Approx. –60.0 kPa {–450.0 mmHg, –17.7 inHg}
Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor
Intake ManifoldStarting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...
Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood Latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the
figure.
5. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown
in the figure t ...
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction,
and temperature performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating ...