Removal [09/2021 - 11/2022]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 - DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
See step 3
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
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- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
- Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER BRACE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - ]
- REMOVE WATER GUARD PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the 2 clamps to separate the wire harness.
- w/ Windshield Deicer:
1. Disconnect the connector.
- Disengage the 2 clamps to separate the wire harness.
- Remove the 8 bolts, 4 nuts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly from the vehicle body.
- Install the 4 nuts.
Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf/cm, 37 ft.lbf)
- REMOVE ECM
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- REMOVE AUXILIARY BATTERY
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- REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- Remove the bolt and 2 nuts to separate the engine wire from the engine assembly.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the bolt to separate the engine wire from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
- Disengage the 2 clamps.
- Remove the 2 bolts to separate the engine wire from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
- Disengage the 5 clamps.
- Disconnect the 7 connectors.
- Disengage the claw, rotate the lever and disconnect the connector.
- Disengage the claw, rotate the lever and disconnect the connector.
- REMOVE TCM NOTE:
To prevent coolant from entering the TCM through its connector portion, be sure to remove the TCM before disconnecting any of the coolant system hoses.
- DISCONNECT INLET WATER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 45
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 46 - INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE
*a Support Shaft *b Front Side Member *c Nut *d Cloth - Install SST (engine support bridge) to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09940-10010
WARNING:- Make sure that the front side member is free of oil and other foreign matter and that the support shaft is set toward the outer side of the front side member.
*a Support Shaft *b Front Side Member - If oil or other foreign matter is attached to the front side member or the support shaft is set on the inner side of the front side member, SST (engine support bridge) may fall.
NOTE:- Prevent SST (engine support bridge) 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 (engine support bridge).
- Lightly shake SST (engine support bridge) by hand to make sure it is securely installed before performing work.
- Install SST (engine support bridge) to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
*a Support Shaft *b Sub Beam *c Front Side Member *d Threaded Portion - Turn the threaded portion of each support shaft to adjust its height until the sub beams are parallel to the ground.
*a Chain Block Assembly *b Sling Bracket - Install the chain block assembly to the sling bracket.
*a Fuse Shackle *b Shackle (A) *c Division Bar - - - Install the division bar to the chain block assembly with the fuse shackle and shackle (A).WARNING:
- Make sure the fuse shackle is on the chain block assembly 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.
*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 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.
*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.
- Make sure the fuse shackle is on the chain block assembly 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.
- Install the division bar to the chain block assembly with the fuse shackle and shackle (A).
*1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger *a Division Bar *b Shackle (A) *c Shackle (B) *d Chain - Connect the division bar to the No. 1 engine hanger with the shackle (B).
- 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.
*a 120 mm (4.72 in.) or more - - - Make sure the distance between the chain block assembly and suspension ring is 120 mm (4.72 in.) or more.
HINT:
If the suspension height is less than 120 mm (4.72 in.), adjust the links of the chain which connect the division bar and engine hanger.
- Make sure the distance between the chain block assembly and suspension ring is 120 mm (4.72 in.) or more.
*a Chain Block Assembly *b Main Beam *c Dimension (A) *d Dimension (B) *e Right to Left Adjustment *f Support Bracket LH *g Support Bracket RH *h Front to Rear Adjustment - Adjust the positions of the chain block assembly, support brackets and main beam so that the chain of the chain block assembly is perpendicular to the main beam and the length of the main beam on the outer side of the support bracket LH and RH is the same as shown in the illustration.WARNING:
- To prevent the engine assembly with transaxle assembly from falling, make sure that the length of dimension (A) and dimension (B) are equal.
*a Main Beam *b Sub Beam *c Dimension (A) *d Dimension (B) - 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 transaxle assembly and engine support bridge to fall, possibly causing serious injury.
NOTE: - To prevent the engine assembly with transaxle assembly from falling, make sure that the length of dimension (A) and dimension (B) are equal.
- Adjust the positions of the chain block assembly, support brackets and main beam so that the chain of the chain block assembly is perpendicular to the main beam and the length of the main beam on the outer side of the support bracket LH and RH is the same as shown in the illustration.
*a Wing Bolt *b Bolt - Confirm the appropriate installation state of the engine support bridge and tighten the 6 wing bolts and 2 bolts.
Bolt
Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf/cm, 22 ft.lbf)
- Confirm the appropriate installation state of the engine support bridge and tighten the 6 wing bolts and 2 bolts.
*a Turn - - - Tighten the chain block assembly until it cannot be moved any further by hand.WARNING:
*a 41 N.m (418 kgf/cm, 30 ft.lbf) or more - When suspending the engine assembly with 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.
- Tighten the chain block assembly until it cannot be moved any further by hand.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
- SUPPORT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
*a Lashing Belt - - - Using a transmission jack, support the continuously variable transaxle assembly.NOTE:
- Adjust the attachment of the transmission jack to securely fix the continuously variable transaxle assembly to the transmission jack.
- Using a lashing belt or a rope, fix the continuously variable transaxle assembly to the transmission jack.
- Using a transmission jack, support the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
- REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
- Turn the crankshaft to gain access to 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.
HINT:
There will be one black colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt.
- Turn the crankshaft to gain access to 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.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
- REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 8 bolts and continuously variable transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.NOTE:
To prevent damage to the 2 knock pins, do not pry between the continuously variable transaxle assembly and engine assembly.
HINT:
- Bolt (A), (B): Remove from the continuously variable transaxle assembly side.
- Bolt (C): Remove from the engine assembly side.
- Remove the 8 bolts and continuously variable transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.
- REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the torque converter assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.NOTE:
Remove the torque converter assembly from the input shaft horizontally.
- Drain the fluid inside the torque converter assembly (when the torque converter assembly is reusable)
- When reusing the torque converter assembly, temporarily leave the torque converter assembly with the drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly installation surface facing up for 1 or 2 hours to drain out any fluid remaining in the torque converter assembly.
HINT:
Due to the structure, it is not possible to completely discharge all the fluid.
- When reusing the torque converter assembly, temporarily leave the torque converter assembly with the drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly installation surface facing up for 1 or 2 hours to drain out any fluid remaining in the torque converter assembly.
- Remove the torque converter assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
- REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING TYPE T OIL SEAL NOTE:HINT: Perform this procedure only when replacement of the transaxle housing type T oil seal is necessary.
- Clean the work area, the tools to be used, and other equipment, etc. thoroughly before the operation, as there is the possibility that a CVT malfunction, which could prevent the vehicle from being able to be driven, could occur if dust or fine foreign matter enters the CVT.
- Do not use cotton work gloves, cloths, or paper towels, etc. that may produce lint, dust or foreign matter.
- Perform the operation as quickly as possible, as dust and foreign matter could enter the CVT while the torque converter assembly is removed.
- Do not use an air gun until the torque converter assembly has been installed, as it could cause dust and foreign matter to be stirred up.
*1 Transaxle Housing Type T Oil Seal - - *a Claw *b Center Bolt - Clean the tips of both the claws of SST and the center bolt.
- SST: 09308-10010
- Using SST, remove the transaxle housing type T oil seal.NOTE:
Pay attention to the angle of the claws when opening them, and ensure that they do not come into contact with the transaxle housing, as there is the possibility that metal particles could be produced if they do.
- Clean the tips of both the claws of SST and the center bolt.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE BREATHER PLUG SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
See step 1
- INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 2