Removal [09/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal.
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [12/2023 - ]
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2023 - ]
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [12/2023 - ] - REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 - REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 - REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH
- Remove the 4 bolts (A), 3 screws (B) and clip (C).
- Turn the 3 clips (D) and remove the front floor cover RH from the vehicle body.NOTE:
If the 3 clips are not turned when the front floor cover RH is removed, the front floor cover RH or stud bolt may be damaged.
HINT:
Do not remove the clips from the front floor cover RH.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 58 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 59 [12/2023 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 60 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61 [12/2023 - ]
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DRAIN COOLANT (for Intercooler)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 - DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE COVER
- REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE ECM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 - REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
- DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE D
- DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp (fuel tube sub-assembly side) from the fuel tube connector.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2023 - ]
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 INTERCOOLER COOLING WATER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERCOOLER COOLING WATER HOSE
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 - DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
HINT:
After disconnecting the wire harness, secure it with tape or equivalent to keep it out of the way. - DISCONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [12/2023 - ] - REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2023 - ] - SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER (w/ Suspension Tower Damper)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [12/2023 - ] - REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Attachments - - - Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.NOTE:
- Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transaxle level.
- Do not perform any procedures 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.
- To prevent the engine assembly from unexpectedly moving, securely support the engine assembly until it is secured to an engine stand.
- To prevent the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly of the engine assembly with transaxle.
- Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.
*1 Front Bumper Extension Sub-assembly LH *2 Front Bumper Extension Sub-assembly RH *3 Front Suspension Member Brace Rear LH *4 Front Suspension Member Brace Rear RH Bolt Nut - Remove the 3 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.
- Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket from the engine mounting insulator LH.
- Remove the bolt and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the engine mounting bracket sub-assembly LH.NOTE:
While holding the nut in place, loosen the bolt.
- Remove the 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B), 4 nuts, front bumper extension sub-assembly LH and front bumper extension sub-assembly RH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
- Remove the 2 bolts (C), 4 bolts (D), front suspension member brace rear LH and front suspension member brace rear RH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
- Operate the engine lifter and remove the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle.NOTE:
- Make sure that the engine assembly with transaxle is clear of all wiring and hoses.
- While lowering the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET CAP
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
*1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger - Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 43 N.m (438 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)
HINT:
No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-25080 No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-25060 Bolt 91552-F1040
90105-A0354 - Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly with transaxle.NOTE:
- Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.
- Do not perform any procedures 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.
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE CONVERTER WITH CATALYST ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SEPARATE BREATHER PLUG HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- REMOVE WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [12/2023 - ]
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 - REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- for 2WD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- for AWD:
- for 2WD:
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
- for 2WD:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- for AWD:
- for 2WD:
- DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE (for 2WD)
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
- DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 - REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 2 - REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
See step 3
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
HINT:
As the illustration shown is an example, the actual details may differ.
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 - REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 - REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
- REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
- DISCONNECT INTERCOOLER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING SPACER
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting spacer is necessary.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting bracket sub-assembly LH is necessary.