Removal [03/2017 - 06/2017]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION 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 [03/2017 - 06/2017]
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [03/2017 - 06/2017]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2017 - 06/2017]
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
- Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad RH.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
- Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- Remove the bolt, 2 clips, 6 screws and No. 1 engine under cover.
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 screws, 6 clips and No. 2 engine under cover assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
- Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal LH.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
- Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal RH.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - 06/2017]
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 clips, and then lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.NOTE:
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
- Lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 clips, and then lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
- REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
*a Pin - Disengage the 3 wire harness clamps.
- Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
- Disengage the vacuum hose from the air cleaner hose.
- Loosen the hose clamp.NOTE:
Make sure the air cleaner support remains attached to the vehicle body.
- Disengage the 3 pins and remove the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
- REMOVE ECM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
- While disengaging the clip as shown in the illustration, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever together with the clip.
*a Clip *b 45° to 60° - Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
- While disengaging the clip as shown in the illustration, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever together with the clip.
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
- DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
- DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER HOSE
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater hose.
*a Retainer Pull out Pull off - Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater hose.
- DISCONNECT INLET HEATER HOSE
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater hose.
*a Retainer Pull out Pull off - Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and inlet heater hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater hose.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
Refer to PRECAUTION [03/2017 - 06/2017]
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
- Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
HINT:
After disconnecting the wire harness, secure it with tape or equivalent to keep it out of the way.
- Remove the No. 1 relay block cover from the engine room relay block assembly.
- Remove the nut from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
- Disconnect the 4 connectors from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and separate the wire harness from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
- Disengage the 3 clamps.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from the positive (+) battery terminal.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect earth wire from the automatic transaxle assembly.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness from the body.
- Remove the No. 1 relay block cover from the engine room relay block assembly.
- DISCONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
- SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - 03/2020]
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - 06/2017]
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
- Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.NOTE:
- Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transaxle level.
- Do not perform any procedures 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.
- To prevent the engine assembly from unexpectedly moving, securely support the engine assembly until it is secured to an engine stand.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Remove the 6 bolts and body mounting plate.
- Remove the 3 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.
- Remove the bolt and nut and separate the rear No. 2 engine mounting insulator from the engine mounting bracket sub-assembly LH.
Bolt Nut Remove the 8 bolts and front bumper extension sub-assembly RH and front bumper extension sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
- Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly RH and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.
- Operate the engine lifter and 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.
- Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.
- REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
*1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-25030 No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-25010 Bolt 91552-F1040 - Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly with transaxle.NOTE:
- Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.
- Do not perform any procedures 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.
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FLOW SHUTTING VALVE (NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
See step 3
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
- Remove the engine wire from the engine assembly.
- INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
- Install the engine assembly to an engine stand.
- REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
- Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger from the cylinder head sub-assembly and engine mounting bracket RH.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.
- Disengage the No. 6 water by-pass hose.
- Remove the bolt, nut and the radiator reserve tank assembly.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 earth wire from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Remove the 2 bolts, nut and engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
- Disengage the No. 6 water by-pass hose.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING SPACER
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting spacer is necessary.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting bracket sub-assembly LH is necessary.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear No. 2 engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17