High Strength Steel (HSS)
High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.
Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below:
Read the following precautions when repairing HSS:
When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above 550C (1,022F).
Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.
(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appropriate.)
Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas due to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a minimum margin of 50 mm (1.97 in).
If spot welding is impossible, use MIG. welding. Do not use gas (torch) for welding because it is inferior in welding strength.
Therefore, when cutting spot welds on a HSS panel, use a low speed high torque drill (1,000 to 1,200 rpm) to increase drill bit durability and facilitate the operation.
Always note the following when spot welding HSS:
Intelligent key
Description
The following functions are available when having and carrying the
Intelligent Key.
Door lock/unlock
Trunk open
Remote control entry function and panic alarm function are available when
operating the remote buttons.
Component Function Check
NOTE:
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Unit disassembly and assembly
TORQUE CONVERTER
Exploded View
Torque converter
Transaxle assembly
Disassembly
Remove transaxle assembly. Refer to TM-188,
"Exploded View".
Remove torque converter from transaxle
assembly.
Assembly
Note the following, and i ...
RGB (B: blue) signal circuit
Description
Transmit the image displayed with AV control unit with RGB signal to the
display unit.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONTINUITY RGB (B: BLUE) SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect display unit connector M141 and AV control unit
connector M117.
Check contin ...