Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the big end and either crank web to determine clearance.
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance
Standard: 0.13 
0.38 mm
(0.0051 
0.0150 in.)
Service Limit: 0.58 mm (0.023 in.)
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the connecting rod with new one and then check clearance again.
If the clearance is too large after connecting rod replacement, the crankshaft also must be replaced.
Connecting Rod Twist Inspection
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear InspectionIntake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the intake air pressure sensor #1 connector
and connect the measuring adapter [A] between these
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CAN Communication Line
CAN Communication Line
Resistance Inspection
In this model, resistors for CAN communication line are
built in the ECU [A] and meter unit.
Refer to the Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter for the resistor in the meter unit.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove:
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Thermostat Inspection
Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal).
Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature.
If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new
one.
To check valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat
[A] in a container of water and raise the temperature
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