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Removal [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

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  1. 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 [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY516016Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Areas to be held when lifting V-bank cover sub-assembly
      Front

      Hold the rear area of the V-bank cover sub-assembly shown in the illustration and detach the rear clip (1).

      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.

    2. Hold and lift both sides of the V-bank cover sub-assembly to detach the 2 front clips (2) and (3) to remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
  5. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  6. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  7. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  8. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  9. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  10. 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 [09/2014 - 10/2015]

  11. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. for 2WD:
      GTY499658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD
      1. Remove the 13 screws, 3 clips and No. 1 engine under cover assembly.
    2. for AWD:
      1. Remove the 10 screws, 3 clips and No. 1 engine under cover assembly.
  12. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the screw and rear engine under cover LH.
      GTY504161Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH (for 2WD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts, turn the clip to loosen it, and remove the front suspension member brace.

      HINT: 

      Do not remove the clip from the front suspension member brace.

      GTY504164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  16. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  17. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  18. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  19. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  20. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER 
    1. Remove the bolt and inlet No. 1 air cleaner.
      GTY504165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  22. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly or air cleaner case sub-assembly is necessary.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  23. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is necessary.

    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
  24. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the air cleaner case sub-assembly is necessary.

    1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
      GTY495853Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Air Cleaner Support
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Make sure the air cleaner support remains attached to the vehicle body.

  25. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
      GTY504162Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps from the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.
    3. Disconnect the No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose clamp from the air cleaner cap with air cleaner hose.
      GTY504163Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 bolts.
      GTY521748Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Air Cleaner Support
    5. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.
      NOTE:

      Make sure the air cleaner support remains attached to the vehicle body.

  26. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the union to check valve hose from the intake air surge tank assembly.
      GTY504152Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE 
    1. GTY504153Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose from the purge valve (purge VSV).

  28. DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVE TANK HOSE 
    1. GTY504150Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Slide the clip and disconnect the radiator reserve tank hose from the water inlet sub-assembly.

  29. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  30. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  31. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE A 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the inlet heater water hose A from the No. 3 heater water by-pass pipe.
      GTY504151Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE A 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the outlet heater water hose A from the No. 3 heater water by-pass pipe.
      GTY504157Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  34. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  35. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  36. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  37. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  38. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 

    HINT: 

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

    1. Engine room LH side:
      GTY504158Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the engine wire clamp.
      2. Disconnect the engine wire from the engine room ECU box.

        Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    2. Engine room RH side:
      1. GTY518222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Separate the No. 1 center cowl top ventilator louver from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

      2. Disconnect the No. 2 engine wire clamp.
        GTY504155Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 engine wire from the positive (+) battery terminal.
      4. Remove the No. 1 engine room relay block cover from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
      5. Disconnect the 2 No. 4 engine wire clamps.
        GTY504156Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      6. Remove the nut from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
      7. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the No. 4 engine wire from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
      8. Disconnect the No. 3 engine wire clamp.
        GTY504154Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      9. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 engine wire from the vehicle body.
  39. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
      GTY504182Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
      GTY504184Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  40. DISCONNECT NO. 3 FUEL HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 3 fuel hose from the No. 1 fuel pipe sub-assembly.
      GTY504185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY518970Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the fuel pipe clamp.

    2. GTY504186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Disconnect the No. 2 fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  42. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  43. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  44. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ]

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  46. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  47. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  48. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  49. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  50. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  52. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  53. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  54. REMOVE FRONT DISC LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  55. REMOVE FRONT DISC RH (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  56. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  57. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  58. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the front shock absorber assembly LH from the front suspension lower arm assembly LH.
      GTY504187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  59. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  60. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the front shock absorber assembly LH from the front lower shock absorber bracket LH.
      GTY504188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  61. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  62. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  63. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  64. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  65. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  66. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  67. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  68. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  69. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  70. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. for 2WD:
      GTY504189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and 3 wire harness connectors from the power steering link assembly.

        HINT: 

        For the connector with lock lever, pull up the lock lever to disengage the lock.

    2. for AWD:
      GTY518971Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Remove the bolt and wire harness bracket from the front frame assembly.
      2. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps from the front frame assembly.
      3. Disconnect the 3 wire harness connectors from the power steering link assembly.

        HINT: 

        For the connector with lock lever, pull up the lock lever to disengage the lock.

  71. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  72. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  73. REMOVE FRONT UPPER NO. 2 SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts and 2 front upper No. 2 suspension members.
      GTY504190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  74. REMOVE NO. 1 FRAME CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 frame crossmember assembly.
      GTY504170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  75. REMOVE NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 frame crossmember assembly.
      GTY504168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  76. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and front lower suspension member protector from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY504169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  77. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 front suspension member braces from the front frame assembly.
      GTY504173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  78. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSMISSION (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 earth wire from the vehicle body.
      GTY504175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 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.
      GTY519535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Attachment Installation Position
      NOTE:
      • Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transmission horizontal.
      • 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 from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan 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.
    3. Remove the 4 bolts, and separate the rear engine mounting member from the vehicle body.
      GTY504172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the front No. 2 stabilizer bracket LH and front No. 2 stabilizer bracket RH.
      GTY499453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt
      Nut
    5. Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and strut bar bracket reinforcement LH, strut bar bracket reinforcement RH and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
    6. 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, hoses and the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly.
      • After removing the engine assembly with transmission, hang the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly with rope or equivalent.
  79. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSMISSION (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 earth wire from the vehicle body.
      GTY504178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 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.
      GTY520607Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Attachment Installation Position
      NOTE:
      • Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transmission horizontal.
      • 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 from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan 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.
    3. Remove the 4 bolts, and separate the rear engine mounting member from the vehicle body.
      GTY504126Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and strut bar bracket reinforcement LH, strut bar bracket reinforcement RH and front frame assembly.
      GTY510719Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt
      Nut
    5. 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, hoses and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      • After removing the engine assembly with transmission, hang the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly with rope or equivalent.
  80. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE HANGER 
    1. Install the 2 No. 1 engine hangers with the 4 bolts shown in the illustration.
      GTY516715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a RH Side
      *b LH Side

      Torque: 33 N.m (337 kgf/cm, 24 ft.lbf) 

      HINT: 

      No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-31070
      Bolt 91671-F0822
    2. Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine assembly with transmission with a chain block.
      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.
  81. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE 
    1. for 2WD:
      GTY511777Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD
      1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp from the engine oil level dipstick guide.
      2. Remove the bolt and engine oil level dipstick guide.
      3. Remove the O-ring from the engine oil level dipstick guide.
    2. for AWD:
      1. Remove the bolt and engine oil level dipstick guide.
      2. Remove the O-ring from the engine oil level dipstick guide.
  82. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: Front Catalyst) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  83. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (TWC: Front Catalyst) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  84. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  85. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  86. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  87. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  88. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  89. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  90. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  91. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  92. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  93. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  94. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  95. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TRANSFER ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  96. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  3

  97. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  98. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the engine assembly.
      GTY497000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a LH Side
      *b RH Side
  99. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front frame assembly from the engine assembly.
      GTY502987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a LH Side
      *b RH Side
  100. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 

    HINT: 

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

    1. for 2WD:
      GTY506191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a LH Side
      *b RH Side
      1. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 front engine mounting insulators from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
    2. for AWD:
      GTY512520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a LH Side
      *b RH Side
      1. Remove the 4 nuts and 2 front engine mounting insulators from the front frame assembly.
  101. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER (for 2WD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator is necessary.

    1. GTY518955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the 4 nuts and rear engine mounting member from the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator.

  102. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator is necessary.

    1. Remove the 3 nuts and rear engine mounting member from the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator.
      GTY504119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  103. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (for 2WD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator is necessary.

    1. Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 engine mounting bracket from the automatic transmission assembly.
      GTY504490Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 nuts and rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator from the No. 1 engine mounting bracket.
      GTY504491Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  104. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator is necessary.

    1. Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 engine mounting bracket from the automatic transmission with transfer assembly.
      GTY504108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator from the No. 1 engine mounting bracket.
      GTY504107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  105. 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 4 bolts and 2 No. 1 engine hangers.
  106. INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY (TWC: Front Catalyst) 
    1. Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the surface which contacts the cylinder head sub-assembly.
      GTY504105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Maximum Warpage

      0.70 mm (0.02756 in.)

      HINT: 

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

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