Repair Procedures: Removal

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NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

Information

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
For release the fuel system pressure before remove the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay. 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 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 ")
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

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Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).

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Disconnect the heater hoses (A).

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Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).

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Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).

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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A).

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Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine room.

Remove the ground bolts (A)
Tightening torque:

10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)
Disconnect the battery negative terminal connector (B)
Disconnect the front harness connector (C)
Disconnect the PCB block (D)

Disconnect the wiring protector (E)

Tightening torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.7 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the battery positive wirings (A)

Tightening torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.7 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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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 Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) System (Continuously Variable Transmission) - "INTELLIGENT VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (IVT) ")
Remove the front muffler.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")
Remove the steering U-joint mounting bolt.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING GEAR BOX ")
Separate the front propeller shaft. [4WD only]
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "PROPELLER SHAFT ")
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)

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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)

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Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension system - "SUB FRAME ")
Support the engine and transaxle assembly 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)

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Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)

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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)

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Remove the LH front wheel guard.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.

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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.