Removal [11/2022 - 11/2023]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2022 - ]
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2022 - 11/2023]
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- REMOVE AUXILIARY BATTERY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - ]
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - ]
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)
- REMOVE ECM
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - 11/2023]
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 VACUUM HOSE CONNECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
- DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE
*a Retainer - - Pull out Pull off - Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater water hose.
- Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater water hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE
*a Retainer - - Pull out Pull off - Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater water hose.
- Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and inlet heater water hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the clamp to separate the fuel tube sub-assembly.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pump assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2022 - 11/2023]
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
- DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst) (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - ]
- REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- for 2WD:
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - ]
- for AWD:
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - ]
- for 2WD:
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30
- REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT RH
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
- Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.NOTE:
- Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transaxle and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly 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 oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan sub-assembly of the engine assembly with transaxle.
- Remove the 2 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.
- Remove the through bolt and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the engine mounting bracket LH.NOTE:
While holding the nut in place, loosen the bolt.
- Remove the 10 bolts to separate the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the vehicle.
- 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 the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.
- REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGER
*1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger Bolt - - - Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 43 N.m (438 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)
HINT:
No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-25030 No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-25010 Bolt 91552-F1040 - Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine assembly with transaxle with a chain block.NOTE:
- Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly with transaxle or No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.
- Do not perform any procedure while the engine assembly with transaxle is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly with transaxle to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly with transaxle 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 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary. - REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary. - DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
- DISCONNECT WATER INLET HOSE
- DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
See step 3
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
- REMOVE ENGINE HANGER