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Removal [12/2022 - 03/2023]: Procedure

  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
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  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL 
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      1. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

        HINT: 

        This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

  3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    for M20A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  7. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    for M20A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  8. REMOVE CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    for M20A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    for M20A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 

    for M20A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  11. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 

    for M20A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  12. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

  13. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43

  15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    for M20A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42

  16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    for M20A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43

  17. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
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      1. Remove the nut and separate the 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.

  18. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  19. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
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      *a String *b Center Nut
      *c Place wrench here *d Molybdenum Grease Application Area
      Turn - -
      1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
      2. Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
        • SST: 09960-20010 
          1. 09961-02060
        NOTE:

        Make sure that the lower ends of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and SST are aligned.

      3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH as shown in the illustration.
        • SST: 09960-20010 
          1. 09961-02010
          2. 09961-02060
        WARNING:

        Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

        NOTE:
        • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.
        • Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
        • Be sure to place the wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
        • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
        • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
        • Do not damage the steering knuckle LH.
  20. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  21. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  22. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  23. REMOVE NO. 2 CROSSMEMBER GUSSET LH 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  24. REMOVE NO. 2 CROSSMEMBER GUSSET RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  25. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
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  26. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
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  27. DISCONNECT ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD 
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      *a Transmission Jack *b Wooden Block
      Front of the Vehicle Wooden block placement location
      1. Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle.
        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.
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      2. Remove the bolt and separate the engine moving control rod.
  28. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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      *a Engine Lifter *b Attachment
      Attachment placement location - -
      1. Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
        WARNING:
        • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
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        • If the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
        NOTE:

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

      2. Remove the 8 bolts, center radiator support LH, center radiator support RH and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the vehicle.
      3. 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.
        • Make sure that the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly not hit the protrusion of the reinforcement.
  29. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD 
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  30. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    NOTE:

    Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

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  31. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  32. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
  33. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  4