Removal [08/2015 - 10/2016]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2015 - 10/2016]
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Hold the areas of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly shown in the illustration and lift the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the front clips (1) and (2).

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Areas to be Held when Lifting No. 1 Engine Cover Sub-assembly

With the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly raised, disengage the rear clip (3) and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER

Remove the bolt and inlet No. 1 air cleaner.

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RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2015 - 09/2020]
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2015 - 10/2016]
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 10/2016]

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

Remove the 13 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover.

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REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

Remove the 4 bolts, turn the clip to loosen it, and remove the front suspension member brace.

HINT:

Do not remove the clip from the front suspension member brace.

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REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

Remove the 4 screws and No. 2 engine under cover.

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REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

Remove the screw and rear engine under cover LH.

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REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
DRAIN COOLANT (for Intercooler)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly or air cleaner case sub-assembly is necessary.

Slide the hose clamp and disconnect the No. 1 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose assembly.

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Disengage the wire harness clamp and disconnect the connector from the intake mass air flow meter sub-assembly.
Remove the bolt.
Loosen the hose clamp, disengage the 4 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with air cleaner hose assembly.

REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is necessary.
1. Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.

REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the air cleaner case sub-assembly is necessary.

Disengage the wire harness clamp and disconnect the air cleaner case sub-assembly.

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*1	Air Cleaner Support

Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
NOTE:
Make sure the air cleaner support is attached to the vehicle body.

REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH NO. 2 AIR CLEANER HOSE

Slide the hose clamp and disconnect the No. 1 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose assembly.

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*1	Air Cleaner Support

Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps and disconnect the connector from the intake mass air flow meter sub-assembly.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with air cleaner assembly with No. 2 air cleaner hose.
NOTE:
Make sure the air cleaner support is attached to the vehicle body.

REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose sub-assembly from water inlet.

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REMOVE INTERCOOLER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
See step 2

DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE

Slide the clip and disconnect the union to check valve hose from the vacuum pump assembly.

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Remove the bolt and disconnect the union to check valve hose.

DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE A

Remove the water hose set from the inlet heater water hose A.

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Slide the clip and disconnect the inlet heater water hose A from the No. 5 water by-pass pipe.

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DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE A

Remove the water hose set from the outlet heater water hose A.

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Slide the clip and disconnect the outlet heater water hose A from the No. 5 water by-pass pipe.

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DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE

Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the purge valve (purge VSV).

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DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the No. 1 fuel tube clamp from the wire harness clamp bracket.

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*1	No. 1 Fuel Tube Clamp

Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pump assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel delivery pipe and fuel pump assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

HINT:

After disconnecting the wire harness, secure it with tape or equivalent to keep it out of the way.

for RH side:

Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 engine wire from the positive (+) battery terminal.

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Disengage the clamp.
Remove the No. 1 engine room relay block cover from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.

Remove the nut from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.

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Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the No. 4 engine wire from the No. 1 engine room relay block.
Disengage the 2 No. 4 engine wire clamps.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 engine wire from the engine wire bracket.

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Disengage the No. 3 engine wire clamp from the engine wire bracket.

for LH side:

Disconnect the 4 engine wire harness connectors.

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While pushing the lock on the lever, pull up the lock lever to disconnect the ECM connector.

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Remove the nut and disconnect the engine wire.

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Disengage the claw and disconnect the engine wire.

DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE WIRE

Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps and 3 wire harness connectors from the power steering link assembly.

HINT:

For the connector with lock lever, pull up the lock lever to disengage the lock.

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REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH CENTER BEARING
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ]

DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the front shock absorber assembly LH from the front suspension lower arm assembly LH.

NOTE:

When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

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DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

REMOVE FRONT UPPER NO. 2 SUSPENSION MEMBER

Remove the 6 bolts and 2 front upper No. 2 suspension members.

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SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
SEPARATE FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR

Remove the 4 bolts and front lower suspension member protector from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

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REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSMISSION

Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 earth wire from the automatic transmission assembly.

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Place height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the engine assembly with transmission.

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Attachment Installation Position

NOTE:

Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly with transmission horizontally.
Securely support the engine assembly to prevent it from turning upside down until it is secured to an engine stand.
To prevent the oil pan from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan of the engine assembly with transmission.
Do not perform any procedure while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.

Remove the 4 bolts, and separate the rear engine mounting member from the vehicle body.

Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH and front No. 2 stabilizer bracket RH.

	Bolt
	Nut

Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts, strut bar bracket reinforcement LH, strut bar bracket reinforcement RH and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
Operate the engine lifter and remove the engine assembly with transmission from the vehicle.
NOTE:
- Make sure that the engine assembly with transmission is clear of all wiring, hoses and the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly.
- After removing the engine assembly with transmission, hang the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly with rope or equivalent.

INSTALL ENGINE HANGER

Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.

*1	No. 1 Engine Hanger
*2	No. 2 Engine Hanger

Torque: 43 N.m (438 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)

HINT:

Item	Part No.
No. 1 Engine Hanger	12281-36100
No. 2 Engine Hanger	12282-36101
Bolt	91552-81025 91552-81050

Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine assembly with a chain block.
NOTE:
- Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.
- Do not perform any procedure while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.

REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
1. Remove the engine wire from the engine assembly with transmission.

REMOVE NO. 3 VENTILATION HOSE

Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the No. 3 ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly and air tube.

Disengage the clamp to remove the No. 3 ventilation hose.

REMOVE AIR TUBE

Loosen the 2 hose clamps and remove the 2 bolts and air tube.

REMOVE NO. 1 AIR HOSE

Loosen the hose clamp and remove the No. 1 air hose.

REMOVE NO. 2 AIR HOSE

Loosen the hose clamp and remove the No. 2 air hose.

REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE NO. 4 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CONVERTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
REMOVE FLYWHEEL SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 5

DISCONNECT NO. 13 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 13 water by-pass hose from the No. 1 water by-pass pipe.

REMOVE REAR END PLATE

Remove the 2 bolts and rear end plate.

REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the engine assembly.

*A	for RH Side
*B	for LH Side

REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.

Remove the 2 nuts and 2 front engine mounting insulators from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

*A	LH Side
*B	RH Side

REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator is necessary.

Remove the 4 nuts and rear engine mounting member from the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator.

REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator is necessary.

Remove the 4 bolts and rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator from the automatic transmission assembly.

INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
1. Install the engine to an engine stand.
  NOTE:
  - Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or engine hangers may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.
  - Do not perform any procedure while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger.