Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to an authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color.
• Remove particles, such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout, before repairing paint chips.
• Always read the instructions before using the products.
Waxing
Regular waxing is necessary to protect the paint on your car from the
elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface
once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your veh ...
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
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Other materials:
Changing a road wheel
WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system and should not be used. However,
if you must use a sealant, have an authorized dealer install a new tire
pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem.
WARNING: See Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this
chapt ...
Removal and Installation
Clockspring
Removal and Installation
WARNING: If
the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in
doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: Remov ...
Installation
Engine
Special Tool(s)
Material
All vehicles
Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, align the transaxle to the
engine.
Install the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Install the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
U ...
