2004 Scion xB AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Instruction: Precaution

  1. BASIC REPAIR HINT 
    1. HINTS ON OPERATIONS
      Fig 1: Basic Repairing Diagram
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      BASIC REPAIRING CHART

      1 Looks
      • Always wear a clean uniform.
      • Hat and safety shoes must be worn.
      2 Vehicle protection
      • Set a grill cover, fender cover, seat cover and floor mat before starting the operation.
      3 Safe operation
      • In case of working with 2 or more persons, be sure to check safety in one another.
      • When working with the engine running, pay attention to the ventilation of the workshop.
      • In case of operating on a high temperature parts, rotating, moving and vibrating parts, pay attention not to burn or injure yourself.
      • When jacking up the vehicle, be sure to support the specified location with a safety stand.
      • When lifting up the vehicle, apply a safety equipment.
      4 Preparation of tools and measuring gauge
      • Before starting operation, prepare a tool stand, SST, gauge, oil, shop rag and parts for replacement.
      5 Removal and installation, disassembly and assembly operations
      • Diagnose with a thorough understanding of the trouble phenomenon and perform effective operation.
      • Before removing the parts, check the assembly for general condition, deformation and damage.
      • When a structure is complicated, take a note or put matchmakers so to avoid mistakes during reassembly.
      • Clean and wash the removed parts if necessary, and assemble them after a thorough check.
      6 Removed parts
      • Place the removed parts in the correct order to avoid mixing up or making them dirty.
      • As for non-reusable parts such as a gasket, an O-ring, and a self-lock nut, change them to new ones following the instruction of this manual.
      • Organize the replaced parts in a box and keep them for customer inspection, if necessary.
    2. JACKING UP AND SUPPORTING VEHICLE
      1. Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting the vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at the proper locations (See VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS  ).
    3. PRECOATED PARTS
      1. Precoated parts are bolts, nuts, etc. that are coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
      2. If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or moved in any way, it must be recoated with the specified adhesive.
      3. When reusing precoated parts, clean off the old adhesive and dry the part with compressed air.

        Then apply new seal lock adhesive appropriate to the bolt, nut, etc.

        NOTE: Perform the torque with the lower limit value of the torque tolerance.
      4. Depending on the seal lock agent to apply, there may be a cases where it is necessary to leave it for a specified time until it hardens.
        5. Fig 2: Applying Thread Lock
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    4. GASKETS
      1. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to prevent leaks.
    5. BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS
      1. Carefully observe all the specifications for tightening torques. Always use a torque wrench.
    6. FUSES
      1. When replacing fuses, be sure that a new fuse has the correct amperage rating. DO NOT exceed the rating or use one with a lower rating.
        2. Fig 3: Identifying Fuse Amperage Rating
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.