Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Engine removal is not required for this procedure.

NOTE:

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.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the RH front wheel.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Drain the engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")
Remove the oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PAN ")
Remove the drive belt tensioner.
(Refer to Timing System - "DRIVE BELT TENSIONER ")
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
(Refer to Timing System - "CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY ")
Remove the water pump pulley.
(Refer to Cooling System - "WATER PUMP ")
Remove the idler.
(Refer to Timing System - "IDLER ")
Remove the alternator.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "ALTERNATOR ")
Install the jack to the edge of lower crankcase to support the engine.
NOTE:
- Insert the rubber block between jack and lower crankcase.
Remove the engine mounting support bracket.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Remove the front engine hanger (A).

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Remove the intermediate lock CVVT actuator (A).

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Remove the timing chain cover & oil pump assembly (A) by gently prying the gaps between the cylinder head and cylinder block.

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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover & oil pump assembly.