General Precautions

PROTECTION OF THE VEHICLE
Always be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas before starting work.

CAUTION: The support rod must be inserted into the hole near the edge of the hood whenever you inspect the engine compartment to prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you. Insure that the support rod has been released prior to closing the hood. Always double check to be sure the hood is firmly latched before driving away.

A WORD ABOUT SAFETY
The following precautions must be followed when jacking up the vehicle:
1. Block the wheels.
2. Use only specified jacking positions.
3. Support the vehicle with safety stands (jack stands)
4. Start the engine only after making sure that the engine compartment is clear of tools and people.

PREPARATION OF TOOLS AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT
Be sure all necessary tools and measuring equipment are available before starting work activity.

SPECIAL TOOLS
Use special tools when they are required.

REMOVAL OF PARTS
Find the cause of trouble before removing or disassembling any components.

DISASSEMBLY
If the disassembly procedure is complex, requiring many parts to be disassembled, all parts should be disassembled in a way that will not affect their performance or appearance.

1. Inspection Of Parts
Each part when removed should be carefully inspected for malfunction, deformation or damage and other problems.
2. Arrangement of Parts
All disassembled parts should be carefully arranged for reassembly.
Be sure to separate or otherwise identify parts to be replaced from those that will be reused.
3. Cleaning Parts for Reuse
All parts to be reused should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned by the appropriate method.

REASSEMBLY
Standard values such a torques and certain adjustments must be strictly observed in the reassembly of all parts.
If removed these parts should be replaced with new ones.

1. Oil Seals
2. Gaskets
3. O-Rings
4. Lock Washers
5. Cotter Pins (Split Pins)
6. Plastic Nuts

Depending on where they are:
1. Sealant should be applied to gaskets.
2. Oil should be applied to moving components of parts.
3. Specified oil or grease should be applied at the prescribed locations (oil seals, etc.) before assembly.

ADJUSTMENT
Use gauges and testers to correct adjustments to standard values.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. Be sure to disconnect the battery cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
2. Never pull on the wiring when disconnecting connectors.
3. Locking connectors will click when the connector is secure.
4. Handle sensors and relays carefully. Be careful not to drop them or hit them against other parts.

RUBBER PARTS AND TUBING
Always prevent gasoline or oil from touching rubber parts or tubing.