SERVICE OPERATION
- By identifying the vehicle problems thoroughly before work, service operation will be performed effectively.
- Before removing parts, confirm the installation condition or the damage of the parts.
- To reinstall parts properly, leave a note of the condition before work as necessary.
- For a part which needs positioning, take appropriate action such as putting alignment marks.
- For a removed part, clean it as necessary and check for damage and defect before installation.
OTHER ADJUSTMENT OPERATIONS BEFORE DELIVERING THE VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER
Due to service and parts replacement convenience, perform the following operations before delivering the vehicle to the customer.
| No. | Item | Check operation | Adjustment operation | Additional adjustment operations when replacing parts |
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| 1 | Positions of devices Steering Room mirror Door mirror Seat Air conditioner vent grille | Is the device set to the same position when the vehicle was received from the customer? | Adjust the device to the similar position when the vehicle was received from the customer. | When removing/installing each device Meter, instrument panel, steering column, etc. Room mirror, roof trim, sunroof assembly, etc. Door mirror, door panel, etc. Seat, floor carpet, parking brake lever, etc. Vent grille, instrument panel, console box, etc. |
| 2 | Positions of switches Wiper, light (AUTO or OFF) Headlight beam leveler Illumination control Room light Seat heater, etc. | Is the switch set to the same position when the vehicle was received from the customer? | Set the switch to the same position when the vehicle was received from the customer. | When removing/installing each switch |
| 3 | Position of antenna | Is the antenna set to the same position when the vehicle was received from the customer? | Adjust the position of antenna. | When removing/installing the antenna and washing the vehicle |
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER & LABEL LOCATIONS
The V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Numbers) is used to classify the vehicle.
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- Positioning of the plate label for identification
- Engine
- Automatic transmission 5AT CVT
- Manual transmission 6MT
- Rear differential T-type VA1-type VA2-type
- FMVSS LABEL, CMVSS LABEL Example (FMVSS label)
- Model number label
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purposes of the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) are as follows.
- Remove the additional parts used for ensuring the vehicle quality during transportation and restore the vehicle to its normal condition.
- Check the vehicle before delivery is in normal condition.
- Check the vehicle has no damage and no vehicle protective parts are missing while shipped or stored in a car barn.
- Make sure to deliver a complete vehicle to customer.
For above reasons, all SOA service center must carry out the PDIs before delivery of vehicle. Besides, all SOA service center and PDI center check the condition of all vehicles to make sure to take responsibility.
OPERATION CHECK OF FRONT HOOD LOCK RELEASE SYSTEM
Operate the front hood lock release lever (A) to check that the front hood is unlocked normally.
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Operate the lever (B) and check that the front hood is opened normally. Check that the front hood can be supported by damper stay.
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Be sure to perform periodic maintenance in order to maintain vehicle performance and find problems before they occur.