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Ignition Timing Adjustment

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up (cooling fan comes on).
2. Remove the main fuse box lid and connect the BR/BL and BR terminals with a jumper wire.

Ignition Timing:





3. Connect a timing light to the engine; while the engine idles, point the light toward the pointer on the timing belt cover.

Ignition Timing:





4. Adjust ignition timing, if necessary, to the following ignition timing specifications:

M/T: 12°+/-2° BTDC (RED) at 750+/-50 rpm in neutral
A/T: 12°+/-2° BTDC (RED) at 700+/-50 rpm in neutral

Timing Mark:





5. Adjust as necessary by loosening the distributor adjusting bolts, and turning the distributor housing counterclockwise to advance the timing, or clockwise to retard the timing.

Ignition Timing:





6. Tighten the adjusting bolts and recheck the timing.
7. Remove the jumper wire and put the lid on the main fuse box.