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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview



Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity.







3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart, alternatively, check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.