Repair Procedures: Removal

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This working procedure dose not require engine and transaxle assembly removal.

CAUTION: In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don't do any repair work right after engine stops.

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.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")
Shut off the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to General Information - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES ")
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 engine room under cover
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Drain the engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication - " ENGINE OIL " )
Remove the oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication - "OIL PAN ")
Remove the RH front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
Remove the RH front wheel guard.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

Install the torsion damper using the SST (09231-3D200, 09231-3D100)

Tightening torque:

42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

Remove the access hall cover (A).

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Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise until a groove (A) on the torsion damper comes in sight.

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Install the SST (09231-3D200, 09231-3D100) to the torsion damper to attach the crankshaft decoupler.

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Install the jack to the edge of lower crankcase.
NOTE: Put the rubber block between the jack and lower crankcase to avoid damaging the lower crankcase.
Remove the engine mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the drive belt tensioner.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT TENSIONER ")
Remove the hybrid starter generator (HSG).
(Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "HYBRID STARTER GENERATOR (HSG) ")
Remove the water pump.
(Refer to Cooling System - "WATER PUMP ")
Remove the idler.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "IDLER ")
Remove the crankshaft decoupler.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "CRANKSHAFT DECOUPLER ")
Remove the cylinder head.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD ")
Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).

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Remove the variable force solenoid valve (VFS) (A).

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NOTE: When removing the timing chain cover, be sure to remove the variable force solenoid valve (VFS) first.
Remove the turbocharger coolant hose and pipe (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the engine front hanger (A).
Tightening torque:

18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

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Remove the timing chain cover (A) with the engine hangers.

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NOTE: When removing the timing chain cover, be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and lower crankcase.