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Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]

  2. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [10/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [11/2017 - ]

  3. REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (for High Pressure) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 4 VENTILATION HOSE 

    See step  1

  5. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Intake Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  7. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Exhaust Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  8. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the suction hose from the suction pipe sub-assembly.
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    2. Remove the O-ring from the suction hose.
      NOTE:

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

  9. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  10. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the 4 connectors.
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    2. Pull up the lock lever while pushing the lock on the lever to disconnect the ECM connector.
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      NOTE:

      After disconnecting the connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the connectors.

    3. Remove the nut and disconnect the engine wire.
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    4. Disengage the claw and disconnect the engine wire from the engine room relay block.
    5. for Engine LH Side:
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      1. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.
      2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the connector.
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    6. for Engine Front Side:
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      Bolt
      Nut
      Connector
      1. Remove the bolt and 3 nuts.
      2. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the 5 connectors.
    7. for Engine Upper Side:
      1. Disconnect the air fuel radio sensor connector.
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      2. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the No. 3 ventilation hose from the engine wire.
      3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 TURBO WATER PIPE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  12. DISCONNECT NO. 3 VENTILATION HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  13. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  14. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  15. REMOVE NO. 6 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Slide the 2 clips and remove the No. 6 water by-pass hose.
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  16. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31

  18. REMOVE WATER OUTLET SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  19. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  20. REMOVE IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28

  21. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29

  22. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  23. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  24. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts and 19 bolts.
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      Bolt
      Nut
    2. Using a screwdriver wrapped in protective tape, remove the timing chain cover assembly by prying the points shown in the illustration.
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      *a Protective Tape - -
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the contacting surfaces of the timing chain cover assembly, camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly, stiffening crankcase assembly and cylinder block sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the No. 2 oil strainer gasket and oil pump gasket from the stiffening crankcase assembly.
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      *1 No. 2 Oil Strainer Gasket
      *2 Oil Pump Gasket
      *3 Gasket
    4. Remove the gasket from the cylinder head sub-assembly.
  25. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver and wooden block, pray out the timing chain cover oil seal.
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      *a Protective Tape
      *b Wooden Block
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the surface of the timing chain cover oil seal press fit hole.