FWD models with PR25DD engine: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
The complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
- Recycle the refrigerant. REFRIGERANT : Draining Refer to Draining .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Separate the front exhaust tube from the catalyst. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove the torque rod (lower). Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove the torque rod (upper). Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to Exploded View .
- Support engine and transaxle assembly using a suitable jack.CAUTION: Do not damage oil pan (lower) or transaxle oil pan when supporting engine.
- Place a piece of wood or equivalent as the supporting surface and secure in a stable condition.
- Remove the engine mounting insulator (RH). Refer to Exploded View .
- Move engine and transaxle assembly towards front of car.
- Remove drive belt auto-tensioner.