Removal [06/2017 - 08/2018]: 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 [06/2017 - 09/2019]
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
for HFC-134a (R134a):
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2017 - 09/2019]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
- Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
- Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad RH.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- Remove the bolt, 2 clips, 6 screws and No. 1 engine under cover.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
- Remove the 2 screws, 3 clips and rear engine under cover LH.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
- Remove the 2 screws, 3 clips and rear engine under cover RH.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
- Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal LH from the vehicle body.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
- Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal RH from the vehicle body.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the 4 clips in the order shown in the illustration and lift the V-bank cover sub-assembly upward to remove it.
Hold here Pull in this Direction NOTE:- Pull the V-bank cover sub-assembly straight up to remove it.
- Do not remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly in any direction other than upward. If the V-bank cover sub-assembly is removed in any direction other than upward, it may be damaged.
- If the clips are not disengaged in the order shown in the illustration, the V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged.
- Disengage the 4 clips in the order shown in the illustration and lift the V-bank cover sub-assembly upward to remove it.
- REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
- Disengage the 2 clamps to disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the air cleaner hose.
*1 No. 1 Fuel Vapor Feed Hose *2 No. 2 Ventilation Hose - Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.
- Loosen the hose clamp.
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
*a Pin - Disengage the 3 wire harness clamps.
- Disconnect the vacuum hose from the air cleaner hose.
- Disengage the 3 pins and remove the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.NOTE:
Make sure the air cleaner support remains attached to the vehicle body.
- Disengage the 2 clamps to disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the air cleaner hose.
- REMOVE ECM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE
- 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 NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- SEPARATE RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE
- DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE A
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL HOSE
- Disengage the 2 claws to remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp.
- Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.
- Disconnect the No. 1 fuel hose (for Port Injection).
- Disconnect the No. 1 fuel hose from the fuel pipe.
Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2017 - 09/2019]
- Disconnect the No. 1 fuel hose from the fuel pipe.
- Disconnect the No. 1 fuel hose (for Direct Injection).
- Disconnect the No. 1 fuel hose from the fuel pipe.
Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2017 - 09/2019]
- Disconnect the No. 1 fuel hose from the fuel pipe.
- Disengage the 2 claws to remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp.
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
HINT:
After disconnecting the engine wire, secure it with tape or equivalent to keep it out of the way.
Remove the No. 2 relay block cover from the engine room relay block and junction 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.
- Disengage the 2 clamps.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and disconnect the engine wire from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Remove the bolt.
- Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the engine wire from the vehicle body.
- DISCONNECT EARTH WIRE
- SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 08/2018]
- REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET (for Upper Side)
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
- Set 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.
- To prevent the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly of the engine assembly with transaxle.
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH.
Remove the 3 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH.
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 an engine lifter.
- DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
- Disconnect all clamps and connectors and remove the engine wire from the engine assembly with transaxle.
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
- Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-31121 No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-31100 Bolt 90119-A0117 *A for Bank 1 *B for Bank 2 *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger - Using an engine sling device and engine lifter, secure the engine assembly with transaxle.NOTE:
- Adjust the angle of the sling device carefully to prevent damage or deformation to the engine hangers or engine assembly.
- 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 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
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
See step 3
- 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 cylinder head LH.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.
Remove the bolt, nut and separate the radiator reserve tank assembly.
- Remove the bolt and separate the bracket from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Remove the nut, 2 bolts and engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting spacer and vehicle body.
- 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 14