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Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition 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 [11/2016 - ]

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. 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 [11/2016 - ]

  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

  7. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  8. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]

  9. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  12. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  13. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  14. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  17. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

  19. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Front Catalyst) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  20. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34

  21. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35

  22. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36

  23. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
      GTY722122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly Connector
      *b Wiring Harness Connector
      *c Lever
    2. Disengage the claw, rotate the lever and disconnect the connector of the wiring harness connector.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 7 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the automatic transaxle assembly.
  24. DISCONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
    1. Disengage the clamp to disconnect the breather plug hose from the No. 3 water by-pass hose.
      GTY722530Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 4 water by-pass hose from the transmission oil cooler.
      GTY722537Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. 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.
      GTY722541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42

  28. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS 
    1. Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.
      GTY730922Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger
      *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger
      PART NO.

      Item Part No.
      No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-36020
      No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-36021
      Bolt (A) 91552-81040
      Bolt (B) 91552-81025

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

  29. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE 
    1. Disengage the wire harness clamp.
      GTY704723Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install SST to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
      GTY708148Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Support Shaft *b Front Side Member
      *c Cloth *d Front Side
      *e Front Suspension Nut - -
      • SST: 09940-10020 
      WARNING:
      • Make sure that no oil or grease is on the front side member, and set the support shaft on the level surface of the front side member.
        GTY614759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Support Shaft
        *b Front Side Member
      • The engine support bridge may fall off if there is any oil or grease on the front side member or it is installed on the unlevel surface.
      NOTE:
      • Prevent SST from contacting the vehicle body exterior and windshield glass.
      • To prevent damage to the engine hood, place pieces of cloth between the engine hood and SST.
      • Lightly shake SST by hand to make sure it is securely installed before performing work.
    3. Turn the threaded portion of each support shaft to adjust its height until the sub beams are parallel to the ground.
      GTY649983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Support Shaft
      *b Sub Beam
      *c Front Side Member
      *d Threaded Portion
    4. Install the chain block assembly to the sling bracket.
      GTY713167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Chain Block Assembly *b Sling Bracket
      *c Fuse Shackle *d Shackle (A)
    5. Install the division bar to the chain block with the fuse shackle and shackle (A).
      WARNING:
      • Make sure the fuse shackle is on the chain block side and the shackle (A) is on the division bar side as shown in the illustration so that the fuse bolt is visible and can be checked for deformation easily.
        GTY668065Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Fuse Shackle
        *b Shackle (A)
      • If the fuse shackle is installed upside down, deformation of the fuse bolt will not be visible and cannot be used to tell if the load capacity of the engine support bridge has been exceeded. If the load capacity is exceeded, it may cause the engine support bridge to damage the vehicle and the engine assembly with automatic transaxle assembly may fall.
      • Make sure that the fuse bolt of the fuse shackle is free of damage, such as deformation or cracks. If damaged, replace the fuse shackle.
        GTY631927Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Fuse Shackle
        *b Fuse Bolt
      • If a deformed fuse bolt is used, it cannot be used to tell if the load capacity of the engine support bridge has been exceeded. If the load capacity is exceeded, it may cause the engine support bridge to damage the vehicle and the engine assembly with transaxle assembly may fall.
    6. Connect the division bar to the No. 1 engine hanger with the shackle (A).
      GTY731757Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger
      *a Division Bar *b Shackle (A)
      *c Chain - -
    7. Connect the division bar to the No. 2 engine hanger with the shackle (A) and chain.
      NOTE:

      Connect the 2nd link of the chain to the No. 2 engine hanger.

    8. Make sure the distance between the chain block assembly and suspension ring is 120 mm (4.72 in.) or more.
      GTY730142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Chain Block Assembly *b Suspension Ring
      *c 120 mm or more - -

      HINT: 

      If the suspension height is less than 120 mm (4.72 in.), use a different link of the chain which connects the division bar and engine hanger.

    9. Adjust the position of the chain block assembly so that the chain is perpendicular to the main beam and sub beams as shown in the illustration.
      GTY697063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Chain Block Assembly *b Main Beam
      *c Sub Beam *d Dimension (A)
      *e Dimension (B) *f Correct
      *g Incorrect *h Right to Left Adjustment
      *i Front to Rear Adjustment - -
      WARNING:
      • To prevent the engine assembly with automatic transaxle assembly from falling, make sure that the length of dimension (A) and dimension (B) are equal.
      • Do not perform any procedures if the length of dimension (A) and dimension (B) are not equal.
      • Performing any procedure when the length of dimension (A) and dimension (B) are not equal may cause the engine assembly with automatic transaxle assembly and engine support bridge to fall, possibly causing serious injury.
      GTY730190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Main Beam
      *b Dimension (A)
      *c Dimension (B)
    10. Tighten the 6 wing bolts and 2 bolts.
      GTY704693Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      WARNING:
      • Do not perform any procedures before tightening the bolts to the specified torque.
      • Performing procedures without tightening the bolts to the specified torque, may cause the engine support bridge to fall.
      GTY638600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. Tighten the chain block assembly until it cannot be moved any further by hand.
      GTY712568Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      WARNING:
      GTY647185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) or more
      • When suspending the engine assembly with automatic transaxle assembly, do not tighten the chain block assembly more than 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf).
      • Tightening the chain block assembly more than 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) will cause the load capacity (400 kg (881.8 lb)) to be exceeded and may cause damage to the engine support bridge and vehicle body.
  30. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61

  31. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT 
    1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the removable locations of the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts and remove each drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
      GTY307646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      There will be one black colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt.

  32. INSTALL BELT 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut and disconnect the windshield washer jar assembly from the vehicle body.
      GTY710369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt
      Nut
    2. Install SST to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
      GTY723208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09727-00110 
    3. Using the ratchet buckle, tighten the 2 belts until there is no slack.
      GTY724417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Ratchet Buckle - -
  33. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41

  34. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH 
    1. Remove the nut and engine mounting insulator RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.
      GTY704686Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BAR 
    1. Install SST (support bar) to the engine mounting bracket RH with the stud bolt and SST (nut).
      GTY725538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Engine Mounting Bracket RH - -
      *a SST (Belt) *b SST (Support Bar)
      *c SST (Nut) *d SST (Spacer 20)
      *e SST (Spacer 30) *f SST (Bolt 40)
      *g SST (Bolt 90) *h SST (Washer)
      *i Stud Bolt - -
      • SST: 09940-20011 
        1. 09941-02010
        2. 09941-02020
        3. 09941-02030
        4. 09941-02040
        5. 09941-02050
        6. 09941-02060
        7. 09941-02070
      WARNING:

      To prevent the engine assembly with automatic transaxle assembly from falling while servicing, do not remove SST (belt).

      HINT: 

      Tighten SST (nut) by hand.

    2. Install SST (support bar) to the vehicle body with SST (bolt 40), SST (bolt 90) and 2 SST (washer) as shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

  36. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and front engine mounting insulator assembly from the front engine mounting bracket.
      GTY734912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 
    1. Remove the nut and engine mounting insulator LH from the automatic transaxle assembly.
      GTY704707Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. SUPPORT ENGINE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set an engine lifter.
      GTY704709Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      WARNING:

      To prevent the engine assembly with automatic transaxle assembly from falling while servicing, do not remove SST.

      NOTE:

      Make sure that there is clearance between the engine oil pan assembly and engine lifter.

  39. REMOVE BELT 
    1. Remove SST from the vehicle body.
      GTY720306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the automatic transaxle assembly with a transmission jack.
      GTY704708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • In order to protect the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly, place attachments on the transmission jack.
      • Make sure that the attachments and automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly are centered on the transmission jack.
      • To prevent the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly from being deformed, do not place any attachments under the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly.
      • Secure the automatic transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a suitable adapter, such as a rope or attachment.
    2. Remove the 9 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly.
      GTY167641Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transaxle assembly and engine assembly.

  41. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER 
    1. Slide the 4 clips and remove the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose and outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose.
      GTY442355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Inlet No. 1 Oil Cooler Hose
      *2 Outlet No. 1 Oil Cooler Hose
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and transmission oil cooler from the front engine mounting bracket.
      GTY455667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the automatic transaxle assembly.
      GTY320733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
      GTY320902Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the wiring harness connector from the automatic transaxle assembly.
      GTY438514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  44. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 wire harness clamp brackets from the automatic transaxle assembly.
      GTY320732Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the automatic transaxle assembly.
      GTY319923Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the transmission case plug assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
      GTY704357Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
      GTY167635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the input shaft horizontally.

  48. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  49. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

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