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Fig. 149: Identifying Cover And Quick-Connect Fitting (Fuel Line) 
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29. Install the power steering (P/S) pump (A) and P/S hose bracket (B). 

Fig. 150: Identifying Power Steering Pump And P/S Hose Bracket With Torque Specifications 
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30. Install the timing belt (see TIMING BELT INSTALLATION ).  

31. Adjust the valve clearance (see VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ).  

32. Install the cylinder head covers (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION ).  

33. Connect the engine wire harness connectors, and install the wire harness clamps to the cylinder head. 

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Six injector connector  

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Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector  

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Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector  

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Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector  

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Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector 

 

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Rocker arm oil control solenoid connector  

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Rocker arm oil pressure switch connector  

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Oil pressure switch connector  

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Two air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connectors  

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Two secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connectors  

34. Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).  

35. Install the alternator (see INSTALLATION ).  

36. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).  

37. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

38. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals. Assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.  

39. After installation, check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.  

40. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump 

runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation two or three times, then 
check for fuel leaks at any point in the fuel line.  

41. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve 

open (see step 8 under COOLANT CHECK ).  

42. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).  

43. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).  

44. Do the steering column position memorization procedure (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION 

MEMORIZATION ).  

45. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.  

SEALING BOLT INSTALLATION 

FRONT  

Fig. 151: Identifying Sealing Bolt (Front) With Torque Specifications 
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REAR  

NOTE:

When installing the sealing bolt, always use a new washer.

 

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Fig. 152: Identifying Sealing Bolt (Rear) With Torque Specifications 
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2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Rear Window Defogger - RL 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Rear Window Defogger Component Location 
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 

 

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