EGR Cooler: Removal

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Fully open the front hood. Ref. to FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Remove the V-belt covers.

Fig 1: Identifying V-Belt Cover Bolt
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Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot.

Fig 2: Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Boot
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Drain engine coolant. Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Disconnect the engine coolant hose from the water pipe RH.

Fig 4: Water Pipe RH Hose Clamp
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Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the engine coolant hose (A) and engine coolant hose (B) from the EGR cooler. (CVT model)

Fig 5: Engine Coolant Hoses (CVT Model)
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Disconnect the engine coolant hose from the EGR cooler. (MT model)

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Coolant Hose Clamp (MT Model)
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Remove the bolts securing the EGR cooler to the EGR control valve and the cylinder head RH.

Fig 7: Identifying EGR Cooler Bolts
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Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.
ST1 18363AA050 BOLT

ST2 18360AA040 HANGER

Tightening torque:

43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Installing ST2 To Engine Unit
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Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 9: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Remove the transmission mounting bracket RH.

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bracket Bolts And Nut RH
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Remove the nuts from transmission mounting bracket LH.

Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bracket Nut LH
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Remove the front cushion rubber from the front mounting bracket and engine mounting bracket.

Fig 12: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts / Nuts
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Temporarily attach ST by using two bolts.
ST 41099AJ130 SPECIAL TOOL FB

Fig 13: Attaching Special Tool FB
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Lift up the engine unit high enough to install the bolt and nut.
CAUTION: Do not lift up higher than enough level to install the ST to avoid damage to the hoses and pipes inside the engine room.

NOTE: If it is difficult to pull out the stud bolt from transmission mounting bracket, slightly shake the engine unit while lifting up.

Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bracket Bolt
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Tighten the mounting bolts on the engine side.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 15: Identifying Engine Side Mounting Bolts
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Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 16: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Remove the engine rear hanger.

Fig 17: Identifying Engine Rear Hanger Bolts
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Remove the nuts securing the EGR cooler to the cylinder head RH, and remove the EGR cooler.

Fig 18: Identifying EGR Cooler Nuts
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Remove the gasket (A) from the stud bolt.

Fig 19: Identifying Gasket Stud Bolt
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Remove the engine coolant hose from EGR cooler.
- CVT model
Fig 20: Identifying Engine Coolant Hose Clamp (CVT Model)
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MT model

Fig 21: Identifying Engine Coolant Hose Clamp (MT Model)

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