Repair Procedures: Removal
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
- To release the fuel system pressure before removing the engine assembly, start the engine with the fuel pump relay removed. And then turn off the ignition switch after engine stops.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the battery.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the engine control module (ECM).
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
- Remove the battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Loosen the drain plug and drain the coolant and remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
- Remove the intercooler inlet hose (A).
Tightening Torque:
4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb-ft)
NOTE:- It is allowed to plaster cleaning liquid or alcohol on the connecting surfaces of hose and pipe, but all kinds of oil is prohibited.
- The groove of hose must be in line with the protrusion of the pipe.
- The band must be located on the position mark of hose and must not run over it.
- Tighten the torque control cap until it separated. If a torque control cap has already removed, tighten the screw at the specified torque.
- Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).NOTE:
- When installing radiator hoses, install as displayed in images.
- Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).NOTE:
- When installing radiator hoses, install as displayed in images.
- Remove the intercooler outlet hose and pipe.
- Disconnect the intercooler outlet hose (A).
- Disconnect the boost pressure sensor (BPS) connector (B).
- Disconnect the RCV solenoid hose (C).
- Disconnect the RCV solenoid connector (D).
Tightening Torque:
4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb-ft)
NOTE:- It is allowed to plaster cleaning liquid or alcohol on the connecting surfaces of hose and pipe, but all kinds of oil is prohibited.
- The marking of hose must be in line with the stopper of the throttle body.
- The band must be located on the position mark of hose and must not run over it.
- Tighten the torque control cap until it separated. If a torque control cap has already removed, tighten the screw at the specified torque.
- Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).
- Disconnect the reservoir tank water hose (A).
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
- Disconnect the heater hoses (A).NOTE:
- When installing heater hoses, install as displayed in images.
- Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine room.
- Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")
- Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle.
(Refer to Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - "DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM - 1.6L ")
- Remove the front muffler.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")
- Remove the steering U-joint mounting bolt.
(Refer to Steering System - "MDPS ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the roll rod bracket (A).
Tightening Torque
Bolt (B):
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
Bolts (C):
49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the roll rod mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:
49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
- Support the sub frame with a floor jack.
- Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).
Tightening Torque:
10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the transaxle ground cable (A).
Tightening Torque:
10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque
Nut (B):
78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)
Bolt (C), Nuts (D):
58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb-ft)
- Remove the service cover (A).
- Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening Torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.NOTE:
- Before removing the engine and transaxle assembly, make sure hoses and wire connectors are disconnected.
- When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.