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Removal [07/2020 - 05/2023]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [07/2020 - ]

    HINT: 

    Open the soft top roof at first if it is closed.

  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY947618Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  5. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  8. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  9. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  10. PARKING LOCK FORCED RELEASE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  11. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  12. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  13. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 

    Refer to REMOVAL [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 15 screws, 3 clips and No. 1 engine under cover assembly.
      GTY947958Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front suspension member brace sub-assembly LH.
      GTY947484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt
      Nut
  18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front suspension member brace sub-assembly RH.
      GTY947788Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt
      Nut
  19. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 10 bolts, clip and No. 2 engine under cover assembly.
      GTY947961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE STRUT BAR BRACKET SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and strut bar bracket support sub-assembly.
      GTY795719Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [07/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2021 - ]

  22. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  23. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  24. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  25. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSSMEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  26. REMOVE FENDER APRON BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and fender apron brace sub-assembly LH.
      GTY788673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE FENDER APRON BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.
      GTY788670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 fuel tube from the fender apron brace sub-assembly RH.
      GTY788672Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and fender apron brace sub-assembly RH.
  28. REMOVE AIR CLEANER WITH ELEMENT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
      GTY795718Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the vacuum switching valve assembly connector.
    3. Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner with element assembly RH.
    4. Disconnect the 2 vacuum hose sub-assemblies.
    5. Pull out the 3 air cleaner with element assembly RH pins from the air cleaner support bracket and radiator upper support.
      GTY795716Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner with element assembly RH.
  29. REMOVE AIR CLEANER WITH ELEMENT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
      GTY795708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the clamp and disconnect the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner with element assembly LH.
    3. Disconnect the vacuum hose sub-assembly.
    4. Pull out the 3 air cleaner with element assembly LH pins from the air cleaner support bracket and radiator upper support.
      GTY795706Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner with element assembly LH.
  30. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PCV HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  31. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PCV HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  32. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the 2 hose clamps and remove the air cleaner hose assembly.
      GTY788686Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  34. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SOUND CREATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  35. REMOVE NO. 2 INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  36. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

  37. DISCONNECT RESERVE TANK OUTLET HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  38. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26

  39. REMOVE NO. 4 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  40. REMOVE WATER BY-PASS HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  41. DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

  42. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  43. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  44. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

  45. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water outlet hose from the No. 3 water by-pass pipe.
      GTY788657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the heater water inlet hose from the No. 3 water by-pass pipe.
      GTY788656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE 
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      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the purge VSV.

  48. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp from the No. 2 fuel tube sub-assembly.
      GTY795711Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the No. 2 fuel tube sub-assembly.
      GTY831775Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PRECAUTION [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  49. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube sub-assembly.
      GTY788659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly.
      GTY788664Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PRECAUTION [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  50. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  51. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  52. DISCONNECT NO. 2 ENGINE WIRE 

    HINT: 

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

    1. Remove the upper relay block cover from the No. 1 engine room relay block.
    2. Detach the 2 clamps.
      GTY788665Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the nut.
    4. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the No. 2 engine wire from the No. 1 engine room relay block.
  53. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 

    HINT: 

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

    1. Detach the clamp.
      GTY830242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut.
    3. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the engine wire from the No. 1 engine room relay block.
    4. Disconnect the ECM connector.
      GTY788661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    5. Detach the clamp.
    6. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the No. 1 semiconductor power integration ECU from the No. 1 engine room relay block.
      GTY830241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      GTY788663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Detach the claw and disconnect the junction connector.
    9. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the connector holder from the No. 1 engine room relay block.
      GTY783072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Disconnect in this Derection
  54. 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.

    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      GTY819032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a RH Side
    2. Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the No. 3 engine room wire.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the No. 3 engine room wire.
      GTY785528Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a LH Side
  55. DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE WIRE 

    HINT: 

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

    1. Detach the 2 clamps.
      GTY831773Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 engine wire from the generator assembly.
  56. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 

    Refer to REMOVAL [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  57. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 6 nuts and No. 2 front bumper reinforcement sub-assembly.
      GTY795699Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  58. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  59. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  60. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  61. REMOVE REAR FRAME RAIL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 nuts and rear frame rail sub-assembly LH.
      GTY795701Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  62. REMOVE REAR FRAME RAIL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 nuts and rear frame rail sub-assembly RH.
      GTY795697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  63. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  64. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  65. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  66. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  67. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  68. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  69. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  70. REMOVE BODY SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  71. REMOVE BODY SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  72. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR CROSS BRACE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  73. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR CROSS BRACE RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  74. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  75. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  76. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  77. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  78. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  79. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  80. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  81. DISCONNECT FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  82. DISCONNECT FRONT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  83. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  84. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  85. DISCONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  86. DISCONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  87. REMOVE FRONT DISC LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  88. REMOVE FRONT DISC RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  89. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  90. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  91. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  92. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  93. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  94. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  95. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  96. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  97. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering knuckle LH.
      GTY835816Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  98. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  99. REMOVE ENGINE SIDE COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  100. REMOVE ENGINE SIDE COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  101. REMOVE REAR LOWER ARM MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  102. REMOVE REAR LOWER ARM MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Remove the RH side following the same procedure as for the LH side.

  103. DISCONNECT THROTTLE LINK CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the cover from the throttle link connecting rod assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY787432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Cover
      Disconnect
    2. Disconnect the parking lock release lever assembly cable end from the throttle link connecting rod assembly cable end.
      GTY788488Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Parking Lock Release Lever Assembly Cable End
      *2 Throttle Link Connecting Rod Assembly Cable End
  104. DISCONNECT NO. 2 GROUND WIRE 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 ground wire.
      GTY780709Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  105. REMOVE ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set the engine on an engine lifter.
      GTY776943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
    2. Remove the 6 bolts, and then separate the rear engine mounting member.
      GTY795692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts shown in the illustration.
      GTY795976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt
      Nut
    4. 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.
    5. 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.

  106. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE HANGER 
    1. Install the 2 No. 1 engine hangers with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.
      GTY831771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      HINT: 

      No. 1 Engine Hanger 12081-38040
      Bolt 90119-14120
    2. Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine with transmission assembly with a chain block.
      GTY790403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger
      *a Engine Assembly
      *b 50° or Less
      NOTE:

      When hanging the engine assembly, make sure to hang it with the chains at an angle of 50° or less. Otherwise, the engine assembly or engine hangers may be damaged.

  107. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  108. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING DAMPER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 engine mounting dampers.
      GTY778460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a LH Side
      *b RH Side
  109. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  110. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  111. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  112. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  113. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  114. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  115. REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  116. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  117. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  118. REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  119. REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  120. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  121. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  122. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  123. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  124. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  125. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  126. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  127. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  2

  128. REMOVE FRONT FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and front frame crossmember sub-assembly from the engine assembly.
      GTY789690Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a LH Side
      *b RH Side
  129. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 

    HINT: 

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

    1. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 front engine mounting insulators from the front frame crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY797221Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a LH Side
      *b RH Side
  130. INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND 
    1. 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.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 No. 1 engine hangers.
  131. INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge.

      Check the surface which contacts the cylinder head LH for warpage.

      GTY105540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Maximum Warpage

      0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)

      If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH.

  132. INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge.

      Check the surface which contacts the cylinder head sub-assembly for warpage.

      GTY105539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Maximum Warpage

      0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)

      If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH.