Ignition Timing: Adjustments

PREPARATION
1. Warm engine to operating temperature.
2. Verify vehicle is not in any drive gear.
3. Run engine at idle
4. Turn all electrical loads OFF.
5. Turn A/C system OFF.
6. Verify electric coolant fan is OFF.

View: SST-49 B019 9A0:

7. Connect special service tool (SST)-49 B019 9A0 to data link connector.

NOTE: If SST is not used, install jumper wire across TEN and GND terminals of data link connector.

View: Timing Light & Tachometer Connections:

8. Connect timing light.
9. Connect tachometer to data link connector IG- terminal.

ADJUST TIMING
1. Verify that electric cooling fan is OFF.
2. Verify that idle speed is between 550 - 950 rpm. Adjust if needed.
3. Set switch A to position 1 and test switch to SELF TEST.

View: Timing Marks:

4. Check that crankshaft timing mark (yellow) and timing mark on timing belt cover are aligned.

View: Distributor Lock Bolts:

5. If not, loosen distributor lock bolts and adjust timing to 9° - 11° BTDC.
6. When adjustment is complete, tighten distributor bolts to 19 - 25 Nm (14 - 18 ft.lb.)
7. Remove SST or jumper wire.
8. Verify timing mark (yellow) on crank pulley and mark on timing belt cover are aligned within a range of 6° - 18° BTDC.