Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
See step 72
REMOVE RADIATOR PIPE CLAMP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
See step 3
REMOVE COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE NO. 4 CYLINDER BLOCK INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
REMOVE NO. 1 COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
REMOVE NO. 5 CYLINDER BLOCK INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE INJECTOR DRIVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
REMOVE NO. 2 SURGE TANK STAY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE AIR SURGE TANK TO INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
REMOVE NO. 1 INTAKE MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (for Direct Injection)
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
REMOVE SENSOR WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29
REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
See step 2
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 2)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 1)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Intake Side of Bank 2)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 2)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE OIL COOLER PIPE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23
REMOVE WATER OUTLET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27
REMOVE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
REMOVE OIL STRAINER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33

REMOVE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the 16 bolts and 2 nuts from the oil pan sub-assembly.

NOTE:

Make sure to clean the bolts and stud bolts and check the threads for cracks or other damage.

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	Bolt
	Nut

Remove the oil pan sub-assembly by prying between the oil pan sub-assembly and timing chain cover assembly or cylinder block sub-assembly with a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape.

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder block sub-assembly, timing chain cover assembly and oil pan sub-assembly.

*a	Protective Tape

Remove the 2 oil pan gaskets from the timing chain cover assembly.

REMOVE TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL
See step 3
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC (COMPRESSION)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42
REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43
REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 44
REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 45
REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47
REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 48
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY, CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY AND NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 51
REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52
REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 53
REMOVE CAMSHAFT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 54
REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 55
REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 56
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY, CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY AND NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 57
REMOVE NO. 3 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 58
REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 59
REMOVE NO. 3 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 60
REMOVE NO. 4 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61
REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 62
REMOVE NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 63
REMOVE VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 64
REMOVE VALVE STEM CAP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 65
REMOVE SENSOR WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 69
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
1. Remove the cylinder head gasket from the cylinder block sub-assembly.
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 71
REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
1. Remove the No. 2 cylinder head gasket from the cylinder block sub-assembly.
INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SET BOLT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4