Removal [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
(Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
- 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] ).
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- 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.NOTE:
Attempting to disengage both front and rear retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.
- 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.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER ASSEMBLY SEAL
- REMOVE BATTERY
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE
- DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE
- DISCONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE
- Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
- 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.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.
- Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
- DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT OUTLET OIL COOLER HOSE
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
- REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET
- REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine moving control rod is necessary.
- Remove the bolt and engine moving control rod from the engine moving control rod bracket.
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - ] )
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
- 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.
- Remove the 2 clamps and separate the front fender liner LH and RH from the frame side rail plates LH and RH.
- Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and frame side rail plates LH and RH.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Nut - Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member rear braces LH and RH.
- 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.
- Install the 2 engine hangers with the 4 bolts.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 - Attach the sling device to the engine hangers and chain block.
- Set the engine lifter.
- REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
See step 3
- REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
- Remove the engine wire from the engine with transaxle.
- REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for AWD)
- REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
- SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH
- SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
- REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (for AWD)
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET (for 2WD)
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET (for AWD)
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 3