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Removal [08/2021 - ]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [09/2022 - ]

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [09/2022 - ]

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [09/2022 - ]

  4. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [09/2022 - ]

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [09/2022 - ]

  6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    See step  1

  7. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [09/2022 - ]

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [09/2022 - ]

  9. SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the clamp.
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    2. Remove the bolt, nut to separate the radiator reserve tank assembly.
  10. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disengage the 2 clamps.
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    2. Remove the bolt to separate the suction hose sub-assembly, suction pipe sub-assembly and air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
    3. Using a safety stand, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration.
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      Support Area - -
      NOTE:
      • Make sure to firmly support the weight of the engine assembly and automatic transaxle assembly before removing the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
      • Do not place the safety stand under the oil pan.
    4. Support the engine assembly with automatic transaxle assembly at the position shown in the illustration to stabilize it.
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      Support Area
    5. Remove the 3 bolts and nut to separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH.
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    6. Remove the nut, 2 bolts and engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting spacer and vehicle body.
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  11. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.
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    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Disengage the clamp to disconnect the engine wire.
  12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  13. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the water by-pass hose.
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  14. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.
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    2. Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.