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Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    The engine assembly with transmission is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair information, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop.

    NOTE:

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

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - ] )

  4. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  7. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 
    1. Remove the 3 screws, clip and front wheel opening extension pad RH.
  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover RH.
  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal RH.
  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 
    1. Remove the 3 screws, clip and front wheel opening extension pad LH.
  11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws, 2 clips and engine under cover LH.
  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal LH.
  13. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  14. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  15. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  16. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 or PROCEDURE - Step 1

  17. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front side.
      GTY383524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Disengage the 2 front side clips first
      Disengage the rear side clip next
    2. Raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the retainer on the rear side and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  18. REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER 
    1. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and vacuum hose clamp from the No. 2 air cleaner.
      GTY318549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and inlet No. 2 air cleaner.
  19. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  20. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
  21. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps, connector, vacuum hose and No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
      GTY319963Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
  22. REMOVE BATTERY 
    1. Disconnect the positive (+) cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
      GTY362894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the battery clamp, battery and battery tray.
  23. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER 
    1. Disengage the pin and remove the inlet No. 1 air cleaner.
      GTY362895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the clamp from the intake air resonator sub-assembly.
      GTY380137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and intake air resonator sub-assembly from the battery carrier.
  25. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 
    1. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH.
      GTY322718Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and engine moving control rod.
      GTY364672Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine moving control rod or No. 3 engine mounting stay RH is necessary.

    1. Remove the 2 bolts, engine moving control rod and No. 3 engine mounting stay RH from the engine moving control rod bracket.
      GTY548236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Engine Moving Control Rod
      *2 No. 3 Engine Mounting Stay RH
      *3 Engine Moving Control Rod Bracket
  28. SEPARATE EARTH WIRE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the earth wire from the engine assembly.
      GTY318553Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the No. 1 vacuum switching valve.
      GTY322711Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the union to check valve hose from the brake booster.
      GTY318513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Remove the hose clamp to separate the air fuel ratio sensor wire from the No. 1 radiator hose.
      GTY362897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the water outlet.
  32. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet.
      GTY318515Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 3 water by-pass hose from the transmission oil cooler.
      GTY574165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the inlet heater water hose from the water outlet.
      GTY318677Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the water hose sub-assembly from the engine assembly.
      GTY318676Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  37. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Remove the No. 1 relay block cover.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the wire clamp.
      GTY382796Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, unlock the clamp and separate the engine wire from the engine room relay block.
    4. Disconnect the 4 connectors.
      GTY371119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a screwdriver, unlock the clamp and separate the engine wire from the engine room relay block.
    6. Pull up the lever to disconnect the ECM connector.
      GTY371127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.
  38. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET 
    1. Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.
      GTY371142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and air cleaner bracket from the battery carrier.
  39. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  40. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
      GTY318518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector from the tube by hand. When the connector and the tube are stuck, push in and pull on the connector to release it. Pull the connector out of the tube carefully.
      GTY307461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Push
      Pull
      NOTE:
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter in the tube and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the tube and connector.
      • Do not use any tools to separate the tube and connector.
      • Do not forcibly bend or twist the nylon tube.
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter on the tube seal surface. Clean if necessary.
      • Cover the tube and connector ends with plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
      • If the tube and connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the hose.
  41. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  42. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  43. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET (for Front Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  44. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  45. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  46. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  47. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  48. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  49. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 or PROCEDURE - Step 4

  50. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  52. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  53. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  54. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  55. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  56. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  57. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  58. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  59. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  60. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  61. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET (for Front Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket (for Front Side).
      GTY318511Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  62. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly.
      GTY323499Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  63. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  64. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 
    1. Set the engine lifter.
      GTY318510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Attachment Installation Position
      NOTE:
      • Place the height adjustment and plate lift attachments under the engine assembly with transaxle.
      • Securely support the engine assembly to prevent it from turning upside down until it is secured to an engine stand.
      • To prevent the oil pan from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan of the engine assembly with transaxle.
      • Do not perform any procedure while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and frame side rail plate RH and frame side rail plate LH.
      GTY318499Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member rear brace RH and front suspension member rear brace LH.
    4. Operate the engine lifter, then remove the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the engine assembly with transaxle is clear of all wiring and hoses.
      • While lowering the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
    5. Install the engine hangers See step  21.
  65. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT 

    See step  5

  66. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  67. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  68. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  69. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 clamps.
      GTY381751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 2 clamps and vacuum switching valve connector.
      GTY362886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the front engine mounting insulator assembly.
    4. Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator LH.
      GTY318500Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator RH.
      GTY322708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the front frame assembly.
  70. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts and front engine mounting insulator assembly.
      GTY318505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator assembly is necessary.

  71. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 
    1. Remove the 2 hole plugs from the front frame assembly.
      GTY318507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator LH.

      HINT: 

      Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.

  72. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH 
    1. Remove the 2 hole plugs from the front frame assembly.
      GTY318491Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator RH.

      HINT: 

      Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator RH is necessary.

  73. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Remove the engine wire from the engine with transaxle.
  74. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  75. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
      GTY308181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  76. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and drive shaft bearing bracket.
      GTY237470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  77. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  2

  78. INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND 
    1. Install the engine to an engine stand with the bolts.
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