Engine Assembly, Intake Manifold, Exhaust Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See REPLACEMENT )
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- Remove the 4 bolts, 12 clips and under cover.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
- Remove the 2 clips and under cover.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
- Remove the 2 clips and under cover.
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- Remove the 2 clips and under cover.
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See REPLACEMENT )
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
- REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Detach the 3 clips and remove the V-bank cover.
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
- Remove the 9 clips and cover.
- REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.
- Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
- Detach the hook of the battery clamp from the battery bracket front, and then remove the battery clamp.
- REMOVE BATTERY
- REMOVE FRONT BATTERY BRACKET
- Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
- Remove the 4 bolts and front bracket.
- REMOVE BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT
- Remove the 2 bolts and bracket reinforcement.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
- Disconnect the VSV (air intake control) connector.
- Disconnect the wire harness clamp and 3 vacuum hoses.
- Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.
- Loosen the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp.
- Unfasten the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap.
- Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE
- Disconnect the harness clamp.
- Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
- DISCONNECT HOSES AND CONNECTORS
- Remove the engine room junction block cover (upper).
- Remove the nut and disconnect the engine room junction block cover (side) with 3 connectors and wire.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
- Disconnect the fuel hoses.
- Disconnect the 2 heater hoses.
- Disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
- REMOVE ECM (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts, 2 hoses and reservoir tank.
- REMOVE DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET
- DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
- DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
- 2WD: Disconnect the control cable (see TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY ).
- 4WD: Disconnect the control cable (see TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY ).
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See EXHAUST (2GR-FE) )
- REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See EXHAUST (2GR-FE) )
- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
- Remove the hub nut (see REMOVAL ).
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH
- Remove the hub nut (see REMOVAL ).
- DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See INSPECTION )
- DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSPECTION )
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH
- 2WD: Remove the drive shaft (see appropriate procedure under FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 2WD) ).
- 4WD: Remove the drive shaft (see appropriate procedure under FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) ).
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RH
- 2WD: Remove the drive shaft (see appropriate procedure under FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 2WD) ).
- 4WD: Remove the drive shaft (see appropriate procedure under FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) ).
- REMOVE ENGINE WITH TRANSAXLE
- Install the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration below.
Torque: 33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
ENGINE WITH TRANSAXLEPart Name Part No. No. 1 engine hanger 12281-31120 No. 2 engine hanger 12282-31100 Bolt 91671-10825 HINT:
- Insert the claw of the hanger into hole of the cylinder head.
- Fit the fork part of the hanger onto the rib of the cylinder head.
- Install an engine sling device to the engine and hold the engine with a chain block.CAUTION: Do not raise the engine more than necessary. If the engine is raised excessively, the vehicle may also be lifted up.
- Set an engine lifter underneath the engine.
- Remove the column hole cover. Loosen the bolt holding the intermediate shaft, and slide the intermediate shaft.
- Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and pinion.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the engine mounting insulator RH.
- Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the engine mounting insulator LH.
- Remove the 6 bolts and front suspension member brace rear RH and LH.
- Remove the 6 bolts, crossmember and suspension member.
- Using the chain block, slowly remove the engine from the vehicle and the intermediate shaft from the pinion. Then set the engine on the engine lifter.NOTE:
- Make sure that the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.
- While lowering the engine from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
HINT:
Place the engine on wooden blocks or an equivalent so that the engine is level.
- Remove the sling device from the engine.
- Install the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration below.
- REMOVE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install a chain block.
- Remove the bolt, nut and crossmember.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and suspension crossmember.
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
- Remove the engine wire from the engine.
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
SST 09213-70011, 09330-00021
- Remove the 8 bolts, front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer.NOTE: Do not reuse the bolts.
- Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
- INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND
- Install the engine to an engine stand. Remove the sling device and chain block from the engine.
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the vapor feed hose.
- Disconnect the throttle body connector and clamp.
- Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.
- Disconnect the union to check valve hose.
- Remove the bolt and vacuum hose clamp.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and surge tank.
- Remove the gasket from the surge tank.
- REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 6 bolts and 6 coils from the cylinder head.
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
- Remove the bolt and mounting stay.
- REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Remove the 6 bolts, 4 nuts, intake manifold and 2 gaskets.
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector clamp.
- Uniformly loosen and remove the 6 nuts.
- Remove the manifold and gasket.
- REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COMPRESSOR WITH PULLEY ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE
- Remove the dipstick.
- Remove the 2 bolts, and the No. 1 and No. 2 guides.
- Remove the O-rings from the guide.
- REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY
- Remove the bolt, nut and manifold stay.
- REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
- Remove the 3 bolts and insulator.
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- Uniformly loosen and remove the 6 nuts.
- Remove the manifold and gasket.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
- Remove the 3 bolts and bracket.
- REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET
- Remove the 3 bolts and drive shaft bearing bracket.
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 5 bolts and V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
- REMOVE NO. 2 TIMING GEAR COVER
- Remove the 2 bolts and gear cover.
- REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt, plate and idler pulley.
- REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
- Remove the 6 bolts and bracket.
- REMOVE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the pressure switch.
- REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, remove the sensor and gasket.