1. Shift the select lever to “N” range. 2. Lift up the vehicle. 3. Remove the center exhaust pipe. (2.5 L model) Center Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL 4. Remove the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe. (3.6 L model) Front Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL Rear Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL 5. Remove the center exhaust cover.
6. Loosen the nuts on both sides.
7. Turn the nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
8. Set a spanner wrench to the nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the nut A. Tightening torque: 7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
9. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges. 10. Install the center exhaust cover. Tightening torque: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 11. Install the center exhaust pipe. (2.5 L model) Center Exhaust Pipe > INSTALLATION 12. Install the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe. (3.6 L model) Front Exhaust Pipe > INSTALLATION Rear Exhaust Pipe > INSTALLATION |
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1. CHECK REFRIGERANT GAS PRESSURE1. Prepare the vehicle.NOTE:Check that the ambient temperature is 25 — 40°C (77 — 104°F) and that the humidity is 30% — 80%.• Place the vehicle in the shade and windless condition, and open the front hood.• Open the front windows and c ...