Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
- 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 [09/2020 - ]
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 front clips. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 rear clips to remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.NOTE:
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.
- Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 front clips. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 rear clips to remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2022 - ]
- 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 [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet housing.
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
- DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
- Pinch the fuel tube connector and then pull off the No. 2 fuel tube sub-assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2022 - ]
- Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
- Pinch the fuel tube connector and then pull off the fuel tube sub-assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2022 - ]
- Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [09/2022 - ]
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [09/2022 - ]
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
HINT:
After disconnecting the wire harness, secure it with tape or equivalent to keep it out of the way.
- Engine room LH side:
- Disconnect the engine wire from the engine room ECU box.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- Disengage the engine wire clamp.
- Disconnect the engine wire from the engine room ECU box.
- Engine room RH side:
- Disengage the 4 clamps and separate the No. 1 center cowl top ventilator louver from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
- Disengage the No. 2 engine wire clamp.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 engine wire from the positive (+) battery terminal.
- 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.
- Disengage the 2 engine wire clamps.
- Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the engine wire from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire from the vehicle body.
- Disengage the 4 clamps and separate the No. 1 center cowl top ventilator louver from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable from the generator assembly.
- Engine room LH side:
- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
- DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
- DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
- REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSMISSION
- Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 earth wire from the vehicle body.
- Remove the 6 bolts and No. 1 frame crossmember assembly and No. 2 frame crossmember assembly.
- 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.
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 sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan sub-assembly 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 and hoses.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 earth wire from the vehicle body.
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGER
- Install the 2 No. 1 engine hangers with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 43 N.m (438 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)
HINT:
No. 1 Engine Hanger 12081-38040 Bolt 90119-14120 - Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine assembly with transmission with a chain block.
*1 Engine Hanger *a Engine Assembly with Transmission *b 50° or Less NOTE:When hanging the engine assembly with transmission, make sure to hang it with the chains at an angle of 50° or less. Otherwise, the engine assembly with transmission or engine hangers may be damaged.
- Install the 2 No. 1 engine hangers with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING DAMPER
- REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (TWC: Front Catalyst)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: Front Catalyst)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
See step 7
- REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE
- REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY
- REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
- INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND
- Install the engine assembly to an engine stand.NOTE:
- Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or No. 1 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.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 No. 1 engine hangers.
- Install the engine assembly to an engine stand.
- INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: Front Catalyst)
- INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (TWC: Front Catalyst)