Purpose, Function
Assures safety by preventing fuel from returning to the fuel filler opening.
Construction
The non-return valve cannot be removed as it is installed inside the fuel tank.
2WD

AWD

A single valve type has been adopted for the non-return valve.

Operation
Normally, the valve is closed as shown by the dotted line in the figure. When refueling, it opens as shown by the solid line due to the force caused by the flow of fuel. When refueling is finished, the valve returns to the normal valve position by spring force.

Non Return Valve Inspection
Plug Hole Plate Removal/InstallationFront Fog Light Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the light switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the light switch.
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Drive Belt Inspection
Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
Purpose, Outline
Prevents release of blow-by gas (unburnt gas) into the atmosphere.
The intake manifold vacuum introduces blow-by gas to the intake manifold
via the PCV valve and the ventilation hose.
System Diagram
Structure
The positive crankcase ventilation sys ...