Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
Note: After removing the boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is evident, continue with the repair. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the inner tie rod.
Installation Procedure
Note: The steering gear boot must seat in the appropriate groove on the steering gear.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Hose Clamp
Procedure
Compress the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp from the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
Procedure
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
Tip
Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.
Body Waterleak Repair
Warning: If the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture and becomes
soaked up to the level of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM),
the SDM and SDM harness connector must be replaced. The SDM could be activated
when powered, which could cause airbag deployment
and result in personal inj ...
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing
child restraint.
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to
turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag under
certain conditions.
A label on the ...
Bluetooth Audio
If equipped, music may be played from a paired Bluetooth device.
To play music through a Bluetooth device:
1. Power on the device, pair, and connect the device.
2. Music can be launched by doing one of the following:
• Press the Bluetooth Audio screen button on the Home Page.
• Press SOURCE or ...