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Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - ] ).

  2. REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

  5. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  6. DISCONNECT EARTH WIRE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 53

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52

  8. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 54

  9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 
  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 
  11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  12. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH (for LH Side) 
  14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for RH Side) 
  15. SEPARATE NO. 4 ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 4 engine wire from the front frame assembly.
      GTY316584Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. DISCONNECT OXYGEN SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
      GTY316586Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts to separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.
      GTY319939Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the 2 hole plugs.
      GTY320880Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator LH.
      GTY319940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration. While ensuring that there is no interference from the components surrounding the engine, tilt the engine assembly with transaxle to a position that allows the engine mounting insulator LH to be removed.
      GTY592259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      Front of the Vehicle
      NOTE:
      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.
      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.
      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.
      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.
      • Keep the engine assembly with transaxle supported until installation of the engine mounting insulator LH is complete.
    4. Remove the engine mounting insulator LH from the front frame assembly.
      GTY319954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front lower ball joint assembly.
      GTY320916Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly.
      GTY204197Courtesy 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.

    3. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.
  20. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for RH Side) 
    1. Remove the 2 hole plugs.
      GTY320881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator RH.
      GTY317106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration. While ensuring that there is no interference from the components surrounding the engine, tilt the engine assembly with transaxle to a position that allows the engine mounting insulator RH to be removed.
      GTY586795Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      Front of the Vehicle
      NOTE:
      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.
      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.
      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.
      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.
      • Keep the engine assembly with transaxle supported until installation of the engine mounting insulator RH is complete.
    4. Remove the engine mounting insulator RH from the front frame assembly.
      GTY317107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH from the front lower ball joint assembly.
      GTY316181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH from the front frame assembly.
      GTY316182Courtesy 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.

    3. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH.
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