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Removal [09/2022 - 11/2022]: Procedure

  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    for M20A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

    for 2ZR-FAE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

    for 2ZR-FXE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

    for G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 

    for M20A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

    for 2ZR-FAE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

    for 2ZR-FXE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

    for G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  9. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 

    for M20A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

    for 2ZR-FAE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

    for 2ZR-FXE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

    for G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  10. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly and vehicle body.
      GTY904699Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (except G16E-GTS) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for G16E-GTS) 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts and rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly RH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, the No. 1 air tube and vehicle body.
      GTY1118897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut and separate front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

      HINT: 

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

      GTY904696Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  16. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    for G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

    except G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  18. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (except G16E-GTS) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY904697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle.
      GTY869559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Transmission Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      Front of the Vehicle
      Wooden block placement location
      WARNING:
      • Support the engine assembly with transaxle until the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed.
      • If the support is removed before the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed, the engine assembly with transaxle may drop.
      GTY852368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and separate the engine moving control rod.
      GTY904704Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
      GTY901276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      Attachment placement location
      WARNING:
      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      • If the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
      GTY575352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Use attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

    5. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY904695Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS) 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness clamp bracket from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY1115189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
    3. Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness from the No. 2 steering rack housing bracket.
      GTY1115188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle.
      GTY1116279Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Transmission Jack
      *b Wooden Block
      Front of the Vehicle
      Wooden block placement location
      WARNING:
      • Support the engine assembly with transaxle until the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed.
      • If the support is removed before the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed, the engine assembly with transaxle may drop.
      GTY1115186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the bolt and separate the engine moving control rod.
      GTY1115185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1114675Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      Attachment placement location
      WARNING:
      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      • If the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
      GTY1115183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Use attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

    7. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY1118896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

  21. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 

    for G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

    except G16E-GTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

  22. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (except G16E-GTS) 

    See step  5

  23. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (except G16E-GTS) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET (for G16E-GTS) 

    See step  7

  25. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  8

  26. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD 
    1. Remove the bolt and engine moving control rod from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY575347Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY930303Courtesy 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.

  28. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  29. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PLATE (except G16E-GTS) 
    1. Remove the 2 front suspension member plates from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY865700Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side
  30. REMOVE HOLE PLUG (except G16E-GTS) 
    1. Remove the 4 hole plugs from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY578999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

  31. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT GUARD LH (w/ Differential Support Guard) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support guard LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
      GTY846147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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