Removal [12/2022 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
- After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- When replacing the auxiliary battery, use a new auxiliary battery of the same dimensions and same capacity or more from the same class at a 20-hour rate.
- After replacing the auxiliary battery, install the ventilation hole plug supplied with the new auxiliary battery or the ventilation hole plug from the old auxiliary battery to the ventilation hole on the side to which the battery hose is not connected.
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
- for HFC-134a (R134a):
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [03/2023 - ]
- for HFC-134a (R134a):
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PRECAUTION [03/2023 - ]
- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [03/2023 - ]
- SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
- REMOVE CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVER
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [03/2023 - ] - DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [03/2023 - ]
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [03/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37 [12/2022 - 01/2025] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35 [01/2025 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [12/2022 - 01/2025] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [01/2025 - ]
- REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]
- DISCONNECT NO. 7 ENGINE WIRE
- DISCONNECT INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [03/2023 - ] - DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [03/2023 - ] - DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
- DISCONNECT INLET NO. 1 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
- DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 2 INVERTER COOLING HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
- DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
*a Retainer - - Pull out Pull off - Disconnect the water hose sub-assembly connector.NOTE:
Remove any foreign matter on the water hose sub-assembly connector before performing this work.
1. Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the water hose sub-assembly connector.
2. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
3. Cover the disconnected water hose and water hose sub-assembly connector with a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
- Disconnect the water hose sub-assembly connector.
*a Retainer - - Pull out Pull off - Disconnect the water hose sub-assembly connector.NOTE:
Remove any foreign matter on the water hose sub-assembly connector before performing this work.
1. Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the water hose sub-assembly connector.
2. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.
3. Cover the disconnected water hose and water hose sub-assembly connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- Disconnect the water hose sub-assembly connector.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the claw and remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp as shown in the illustration.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PRECAUTION [03/2023 - ]
- DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
- REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [03/2023 - ]
- SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [03/2023 - ] - SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER BRACE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [03/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 2 CROSSMEMBER GUSSET LH
- REMOVE NO. 2 CROSSMEMBER GUSSET RH
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Attachment Installation Position - - - 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.
- Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.
*1 Center Radiator Support LH *2 Center Radiator Support RH Bolt Nut - Remove the 2 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.
- Remove the 3 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 engine mounting stay LH.
- Remove the 8 bolts to separate the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, center radiator support LH and center radiator support RH 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.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET CAP
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
*1 No. 1 Engine Hanger *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger - 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 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.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE STARTER HOLE INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [03/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [03/2023 - ]
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY
See step 2 [12/2022 - 03/2023], or see step 2 [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 3 [12/2022 - 03/2023], or see step 3 [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
- REMOVE COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [03/2023 - ] - REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
- REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
HINT:
As the illustration shown is an example, the actual details may differ.
- INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
- REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
- 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.