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Removal [06/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  2. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front engine under cover bracket sub-assembly.
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  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - 12/2021]

  4. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 60

  5. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61

  6. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  7. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  8. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts and separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front engine support member sub-assembly.
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    2. Remove the 4 nuts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator from the front engine support member sub-assembly.
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  9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  10. REMOVE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front engine support member sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

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

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    2. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly.
  12. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 exhaust pipe support bracket from the front engine support member sub-assembly.
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