Repair Procedures: Removal
- 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 connector and hoses to avoid misconnection.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Tightening torque:
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)
- Remove the engine cover.
- Remove the engine room under cover (A).
Tightening torque:
Bolt (A): 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
Bolt (B): 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)
- Drain engine coolant.
- Recover the A/C refrigerant and then remove the high & low pressure pipes of A/C compressor.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")
- Remove the air duct (A).
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect the RCV hose (A).
- Disconnect the bleeder hose (B).
- Disconnect the intake hose (C) from turbocharger.
- Disconnect the AFS connector (D).
- Remove the air cleaner assembly (E).
Tightening torque:
Hose clamp: 2.9 - 4.9 N.m (0.3 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 - 3.6 lb-ft)
Air cleaner assembly mounting bolt: 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)
NOTE:- When assembling the intake hose, match the alignment mark (A).
- Remove the battery.
- Open the positive battery cable cover (A).
- Loosen the positive cable mounting nut (B).
Tightening torque:
Hose clamp: 7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
- Remove the battery mounting bracket (C) and then remove the battery.
Tightening torque:
18.6 - 29.4 N.m (1.9 - 3.0 kgf.m, 13.7 - 21.7 lb-ft)
- Open the positive battery cable cover (A).
- Disconnect the ECM connector (A).
- Remove the ECM and battery tray (A).
Tightening torque:
18.6 - 29.4 N.m (1.9 - 3.0 kgf.m, 13.7 - 21.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the junction box cover (A).
- Disconnect the positive cable wiring.
- Disconnect the positive cable wiring (A).
- Remove the wiring protector (B).
- Disconnect the main wiring connector (A) from fuse box and then disconnect the ground cable (B).
- Disconnect the transaxle ground cable (A).
Tightening torque:
26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb-ft))
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
- Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and PCSV hose (B).
- Remove the intercooler inlet hose and pipe.
- Remove the main wiring protector (A) from bracket. Disconnect the connector (B) and then remove from the intercooler inlet pipe.
- Remove the intercooler inlet hose and pipe (C).
Tightening torque:
Mounting bolt: 18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb-ft)
Clamp bolt: 4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Insert the hose until it reaches the end of stopper.
- Remove the main wiring protector (A) from bracket. Disconnect the connector (B) and then remove from the intercooler inlet pipe.
- Disconnect the intercooler outlet hose (A).
- When disconnecting the intercooler hose, pull the quick connector clamp (A) in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration below.
- Move the quick connector clamp from B to C position as shown in the illustration below and then disconnect by pulling the quick connector hose.
- When disconnecting the intercooler hose, pull the quick connector clamp (A) in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration below.
- Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
- Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
- 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 reservoir tank water hose (A).
- Disconnect the heater hose (A).
- Remove the universal joint from the shaft joint
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT ")
- Remove the front muffler.
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor (A).
- Remove the front muffler heat protector (B).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Loosen the hanger mounting nut and then remove the hanger (C) together with the bracket.
Tightening torque:
29.4 - 39.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kgf.m, 21.7 - 28.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the front muffler (D).
Tightening torque:
39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor (A).
- 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)
Bolt (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 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft)
- Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
- Support the engine and transaxle assembly safely with a floor jack.
- Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the service cover (A).
- Remove the transaxle 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 from a vehicle by slowly lifting off the vehicle.
- Before removing the engine assembly, make sure to check that the hoses and wire connectors are completely disconnected.
- When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.