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Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  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 [12/2013 - 11/2016] (

    Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2016 - ] (

  2. 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 [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2016 - ]

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016])

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016])

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016])

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016])

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  7. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016])

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - ])

  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016])

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016])

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  11. REMOVE BATTERY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016])

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  12. SEPARATE NO. 2 ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disengage the clamp and separate the No. 2 engine wire.
      GTY428712Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE BATTERY BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and battery bracket sub-assembly.
      GTY451467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]).

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  16. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]).

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  17. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]).

    (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  18. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for RH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]).

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  19. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the hole plug.
      GTY428711Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 nuts to separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.
      GTY428714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]).

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  21. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 (REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]).

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 (REMOVAL [11/2016 - ])

  22. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the 2 hole plugs.
      GTY428713Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator LH.
      GTY428694Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a jack and a wooden block, support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH at the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY423823Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      Front of the Vehicle
      Wooden Block Placement Location
    4. Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY443234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      Front of the Vehicle
      Wooden Block Placement Location
    5. While ensuring that the engine assembly with transaxle does not interfere with surrounding components, jack up the engine assembly with transaxle and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the position where the engine mounting insulator LH can be removed.
      WARNING:

      Do not jack up the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH too high as the vehicle may fall.

      NOTE:
      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.
      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly.
      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.
      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.
      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

      HINT: 

      Jack up the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to prevent damage to the front drive shaft assembly.

    6. Remove the engine mounting insulator LH from the front frame assembly.
    7. Lower the engine assembly with transaxle to its original position.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.
      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.
      • Keep the engine assembly with transaxle supported until installation of the engine mounting insulator LH is complete.
    8. Remove the jack and wooden block that are used to support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.
  23. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front lower ball joint assembly.
      GTY428698Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly.
      GTY451464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

    3. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.
  24. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for RH Side) 
    1. Remove the 2 hole plugs.
      GTY428697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator RH.
      GTY428696Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a jack and a wooden block, support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH at the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY437235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      Front of the Vehicle
      Wooden Block Placement Location
    4. Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY424215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      Front of the Vehicle
      Wooden Block Placement Location
    5. While ensuring that the engine assembly with transaxle does not interfere with surrounding components, jack up the engine assembly with transaxle and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH to the position where the engine mounting insulator RH can be removed.
      WARNING:

      Do not jack up the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH too high as the vehicle may fall.

      NOTE:
      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.
      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.
      • Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly.
      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.
      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.
      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

      HINT: 

      Jack up the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH to prevent damage to the front drive shaft assembly.

    6. Remove the engine mounting insulator RH from the front frame assembly.
    7. Lower the engine assembly with transaxle to its original position.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.
      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.
      • Keep the engine assembly with transaxle supported until installation of the engine mounting insulator RH is complete.
    8. Remove the jack and the wooden block that are used to support the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH.
  25. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH from the front lower ball joint assembly.
      GTY428703Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH from the front frame assembly.
      GTY451465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

    3. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH.
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