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Removal [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure

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  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    (Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2015 - 08/2016] )

  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 [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).

  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH 
    1. Remove the bolt, 2 clips and front fender apron seal LH.
      GTY479741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron seal RH.
      GTY452273Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  12. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  13. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  14. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  15. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  16. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  17. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  18. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  19. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  20. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  21. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  22. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  23. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  24. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 retainers on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
      GTY302180Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

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

  25. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER ASSEMBLY SEAL 
    1. Disconnect the 3 vacuum hose clamps from the air cleaner inlet cover assembly seal.
      GTY706198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner inlet cover assembly seal.
  26. REMOVE BATTERY 
    1. Disconnect the positive (+) cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
    2. Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt from the battery clamp.
      GTY302208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the battery and battery tray.
  27. REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  28. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Remove the relay block cover.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the 2 ground wires.
    3. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
      GTY303119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the nut.
    5. Using a screwdriver, unlock the claw and separate the engine wire from the engine room relay block.
    6. Pull up the lever to disconnect the ECM connector.
      GTY698238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
      GTY205521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the control cable with clip from the control cable bracket.
    3. Remove the clip.
  30. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose.
      GTY302200Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose.
      GTY301402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Separate the No. 1 radiator hose from the radiator pipe clamp.
  32. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.
      GTY301404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the inlet heater water hose.
      GTY302197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the outlet heater water hose.
      GTY302198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. DISCONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE 
    1. Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
      GTY301398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector from the pipe by hand. When the connector and the pipe are stuck, push in and pull on the connector to release it. Pull the connector out of the pipe carefully.
      GTY307461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Pinch
      Pull
      NOTE:
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
      • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
      • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
      • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
      • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the hose.
  36. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the union to check valve hose.
      GTY302196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. DISCONNECT NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose from the radiator.
      GTY307025Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. DISCONNECT OUTLET OIL COOLER HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the outlet oil cooler hose from the radiator.
      GTY302193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the No. 2 ground wire from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
      GTY479739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH from the front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH.
      GTY479738Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine moving control rod bracket together engine moving control rod from the front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH and vehicle.
      GTY479737Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD 
    GTY482531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine moving control rod is necessary.

    1. Remove the bolt and engine moving control rod from the engine moving control rod bracket.
  42. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  43. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  44. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - ] )

  45. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  46. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  47. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket from the oil pan sub-assembly.
      GTY479740Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  49. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  50. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  51. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  52. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  53. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  54. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  55. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  56. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  57. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  58. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  59. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  60. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  61. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  62. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  63. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
      GTY302184Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  64. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
      GTY295801Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09213-70011 
        1. 09213-70020
      • SST: 09330-00021 
    2. Remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter clutch setting bolts.
      GTY307875Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  65. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 
    1. Set the engine lifter.
      NOTE:
      • Install a height adjustment attachment and plate lift attachment onto 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.
      • 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 2 clamps and separate the front fender liner LH and RH from the frame side rail plates LH and RH.
    3. Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and frame side rail plates LH and RH.
      GTY739667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Nut
    4. Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member rear braces LH and RH.
    5. Operate the engine lifter, then remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.
      • While lowering the engine from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
    6. Install the 2 engine hangers with the 4 bolts.
      GTY737733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger
      *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger
      *a for Bank 1
      *b for Bank 2

      Torque: 33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

      PART NO.

      Item Part No.
      No. 1 engine hanger 12281-31120
      No. 2 engine hanger 12282-31100
      Bolt 91671-10825
    7. Attach the sling device to the engine hangers and chain block.
  66. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT 

    See step  3

  67. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  68. REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

  69. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  70. REMOVE FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Separate the breather plug hose and sensor wire from the flexible hose bracket sub-assembly.
      GTY302183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and flexible hose bracket sub-assembly.
  71. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Remove the engine wire from the engine with transaxle.
  72. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  73. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  74. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for AWD) 
  75. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  76. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Disconnect the wire clamp and connector.
      GTY302194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.
  77. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.
      GTY302201Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  78. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator RH.
      GTY303127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  79. SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator assembly.
      GTY302203Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the rear engine mounting insulator assembly through bolts. Doing so makes it difficult to install the rear engine mounting insulator assembly.

  80. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  81. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and manifold stay.
      GTY308363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  82. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.
      GTY204247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  83. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  84. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  85. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
      GTY308181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  86. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket.
      GTY302663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  87. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket.
      GTY307302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  88. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  3