Removal [10/2017 - 09/2018]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 09/2019]
- HEIGHT OFFSET
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - ]
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2018]
- PARKING LOCK FORCED RELEASE
Refer to OPERATION METHOD [10/2017 - 10/2023]
- REMOVE INVERTER COVER ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Lift the V-bank cover sub-assembly to detach the 3 clips in the order shown in the illustration, and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
Areas to place hands when lifting cover NOTE:If the V-bank cover sub-assembly is lifted rearward or forward and to the right or left at the same time, the V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged.
- Lift the V-bank cover sub-assembly to detach the 3 clips in the order shown in the illustration, and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - 09/2018]
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER (for 2WD)
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (for 2WD)
- REMOVE STRUT BAR BRACKET SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER (for AWD)
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (for AWD)
- REMOVE STRUT BAR BRACKET SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DRAIN HYBRID TRANSMISSION FLUID
- for 2WD:
Refer to REPLACEMENT [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- for AWD:
Refer to REPLACEMENT [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- for 2WD:
- DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 PCV HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE INVERTER TERMINAL COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- DISCONNECT MOTOR CABLE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- DISCONNECT GENERATOR CABLE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
- DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29
- DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE
- DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE
- DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- for 2WD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- for AWD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- for 2WD:
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- for 2WD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- for AWD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- for 2WD:
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY A
- for 2WD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- for AWD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- for 2WD:
- REMOVE NO. 2 RELAY BLOCK COVER
- REMOVE ECM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE ROOM WIRE
HINT:
After disconnecting the wire harness, secure it with tape or equivalent to keep it out of the way.
- DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE WIRE
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Detach the clamp and disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel main tube connector.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- Detach the clamp and disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel main tube connector.
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Detach the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- Detach the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
- for Sport Package:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - 09/2018]
- except Sport Package:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - 09/2018]
- for Sport Package:
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION LH
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION RH
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
- REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR FRAME RAIL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- DISCONNECT FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DISCONNECT FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (for 2WD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (for AWD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for AWD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
- for 2WD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- for AWD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- for 2WD:
- DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE FRONT DISC RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
- for 2WD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- for AWD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- for 2WD:
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)
- DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH (for 2WD)
- REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE RH (for 2WD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE RH (for AWD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE ENGINE SIDE COVER LH (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE ENGINE SIDE COVER RH (for 2WD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR LOWER ARM MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE REAR LOWER ARM MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGER
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING LOCK RELEASE CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the cover from the No. 2 parking lock release cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
*1 Cover Disconnect - Disconnect the parking lock release lever assembly cable end from the No. 2 parking lock release cable assembly cable end.
*1 Parking Lock Release Lever Assembly Cable End *2 No. 2 Parking Lock Release Cable Assembly Cable End
- Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the cover from the No. 2 parking lock release cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 GROUND WIRE
- REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
- Set the engine on an engine lifter.
Place Wooden Block or Plate Attachments NOTE:- Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the engine is level.
- With the exception of installing the engine assembly to an engine stand or removing the engine assembly from an engine stand, do not perform any work on the engine while it is suspended, as doing so is dangerous.
- Never install attachments to the oil pan of the engine assembly or transmission as doing so may deform the oil pan.
- Remove the 6 bolts, and then separate the rear engine mounting member.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts shown in the illustration.
Bolt Nut - Operate the engine lifter, then slowly remove the engine and transmission assembly from the vehicle.NOTE:
- Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.
- While lowering the engine from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
- Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine with a chain block.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.
- Set the engine on an engine lifter.
- REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
- Set the engine on an engine lifter.
Place Wooden Block or Plate Attachments NOTE:- Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the engine is level.
- With the exception of installing the engine assembly to an engine stand or removing the engine assembly from an engine stand, do not perform any work on the engine while it is suspended, as doing so is dangerous.
- Never install attachments to the oil pan of the engine assembly or transmission as doing so may deform the oil pan.
- Remove the 6 bolts, and then separate the rear engine mounting member.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts shown in the illustration.
Bolt Nut - Operate the engine lifter, then slowly remove the engine and transmission assembly from the vehicle.NOTE:
- Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.
- While lowering the engine from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
- Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine with a chain block.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.
- Set the engine on an engine lifter.
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
- REMOVE NO. 1 EGR PIPE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- DISCONNECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 38
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39
- REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
- for 2WD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- for AWD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- for 2WD:
- REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
- for 2WD:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - 09/2018]
- for AWD:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - 09/2018]
- for 2WD:
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DISCONNECT FRONT FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
- DISCONNECT FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
HINT:
Only perform this procedure when replacement of the engine mounting insulator is necessary.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- for 2WD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- for AWD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
- for 2WD:
- INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND
- Install the engine to an engine stand with bolts.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.
- With the exception of installing the engine assembly to an engine stand or removing the engine assembly from an engine stand, do not perform any work on the engine while it is suspended, as doing so is dangerous.
- Remove the 4 bolts and 2 engine hangers.
- Install the engine to an engine stand with bolts.