NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Main Harness [B] Vehicle-down Sensor [C]
Special Tool - Measuring Adapter: 57001-1700

Vehicle-down Sensor Input Voltage Connections to Adapter: Digital Meter (+) → R (sensor BL) lead Digital Meter (–) → BK (sensor BR/BK) lead

Input Voltage
Standard: DC 4.75
5.25 V
If the reading is within the standard, check the output voltage (see Vehicle-down Sensor Output Voltage Inspection).
If the reading is out of the standard, remove the ECU and check the wiring for continuity between main harness connectors.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
Disconnect the ECU and sensor connectors.
Wiring Continuity Inspection ECU Connector [A] ←→ Vehicle-down Sensor Connector [B] BL lead (ECU terminal 9) [C] BR/BK lead (ECU terminal 13) [D]

If the wiring is good, check the ECU for its ground and power supply (see ECU Power Supply Inspection in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
If the ground and power supply are good, replace the ECU (see ECU Removal/Installation in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Vehicle-down Sensor Installation
Vehicle-down Sensor Output Voltage InspectionExhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the exhaust butterfly valve actuator lead connector
(2 pins connector) [A].
Set the hand tester to the × 1 Ω range and connect it to
the exhaust butterfly valve actuator connector.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
Measure ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster
[A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the
fully counterclockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. B ...
Crankshaft Removal
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Remove:
Connecting Rod Big End Nuts [A]
Connecting Rod Big End Caps [B]
NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods
and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled
in their original positions.
Remove the crank ...