CAUTION:
As the engine assembly with transmission is extremely heavy, the engine lifter may suddenly drop if the instructions listed in the repair manual are not followed. Therefore, always follow the instructions listed in the repair manual when performing this procedure.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
While using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips B. Slide the cover towards the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A, and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
Note
The V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged if its front and rear are lifted at the same time.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 5 clips labeled A.
Lift up the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly to detach the 4 clips labeled B, and remove the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover RH.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 13 screws, 7 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 8 bolts and No. 2 engine under cover.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER
Remove the 8 bolts and front suspension member protector lower.
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Open the oil filler cap service hole cover.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a container.
Install a new gasket and the oil pan drain plug.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap and vent plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
| *1 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug | *2 | Radiator Reservoir Cap |
| *3 | Vent Plug | *4 | Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug |
Tech Tips
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
| *1 | Vent Plug |
Remove the radiator reservoir cap, and using a 6 mm hexagon wrench, remove the vent plug.
Drain coolant.
Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Lift the vehicle. [*1]
Note
Set the vehicle on a lift so that the vehicle is kept level when it is lifted up (make sure that the tilt angle from the front to rear of the vehicle is within +/-1°).
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF. [*2]
Temporarily install the gasket and drain plug. [*3]
Tech Tips
Reuse the old gasket. A new gasket will be installed in step [*15].
Remove the refill plug and overflow plug. [*4]
Add fluid to the refill hole until it flows out of the overflow plug hole. [*5]
Note
Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
Wait until the fluid flow slows and only drops come out. [*6]
Temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug. [*7]
Tech Tips
Reuse the old gasket. The plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
Add fluid to the refill hole using the amount of fluid specified for removal and installation of the oil pan. [*8]
Tech Tips
Specified amount of fluid is 3.2 liters (3.38 US qts, 2.82 Imp. qts).
Temporarily install the gasket and refill plug to avoid fluid spillage. [*9]
Tech Tips
Reuse the old gasket. The plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
Lower the vehicle. [*10]
Start the engine. [*11]
Note
Make sure that the A/C switch is off.
Slowly move the shift lever from P to S, and then back to P. [*12]
Allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds to warm it up. [*13]
Turn the engine switch off. [*14]
Repeat steps [*1] to [*14].
Repeat steps [*1] to [*2].
Install a new gasket and the drain plug. [*15]
Repeat steps [*4] to [*10].
Adjust the fluid level Click here.
Lower the vehicle.
Operation complete.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
Disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose from the radiator.
Note
Place a container under the connection before disconnecting the oil cooler hose because oil in the hose may spill out.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
Disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose from the radiator.
Note
Place a container under the connection before disconnecting the oil cooler hose because oil in the hose may spill out.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
Remove the 2 clips.
Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension lower crossmember.
REMOVE REAR FRAME SIDE RAIL
Remove the 6 bolts, 4 nuts and 2 rear frame side rails.
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
Remove the 2 bolts.
Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled A and labeled B, and detach the connections.
Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled C.
Hold the air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled D and labeled E, and detach the connections.
Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled F.
REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 ventilation hoses from the intake air connector pipe.
Using a clip remover, detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
Loosen the 3 hose clamps, and remove the intake air connector pipe.
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Rotate the tensioner pulley counterclockwise to loosen the belt tension.
Tech Tips
The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left-handed thread.
While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the holes. Insert a bar with a diameter of 5 mm (0.197 in.) into the holes to fix the belt tensioner in place.
Remove the V belt.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Disconnect the 2 clamps and air cleaner cap LH.
Remove the air cleaner element from air cleaner case LH.
Remove the 2 nuts, clip and air cleaner case LH.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Disconnect the 2 clamps and air cleaner cap RH.
Remove the air cleaner element from air cleaner case RH.
Remove the 2 nuts, clip and air cleaner case RH.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT
Remove the engine room ECU outlet duct.
DISCONNECT NO. 3 FUEL HOSE
Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel hose.
Note
Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
Check for any dirt and foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the hose.
DISCONNECT HOSES AND CONNECTORS
Remove the ECM box cover (upper).
Disconnect the 3 TCM connectors and 4 ECM connectors from the ECM box.
Detach the clamp and disconnect the cooler compressor connector.
Detach the clamp and disconnect the 3 connectors with front controller.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the wires with No. 1 engine room junction block.
Disconnect the 2 heater hoses.
Disconnect the purge line hose.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly.
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
Tech Tips
Remove the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH
Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH from the vehicle.
REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)
| *a | Front of the vehicle |
Loosen bolt A and remove bolt B, then slide the steering sliding with shaft yoke.
Note
Do not remove bolt A.
Do not separate the steering sliding with shaft yoke from the power steering link.
| *1 | No. 2 steering intermediate shaft |
| *2 | Power steering link |
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke, No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering link.
Remove the bolt and the steering sliding with shaft yoke from the power steering link.
| *1 | Steering sliding with shaft yoke |
| *2 | No. 2 steering intermediate shaft |
Separate the steering sliding with shaft yoke from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
Tech Tips
Insert a screwdriver or equivalent into the yoke's hole. Hold down the intermediate shaft's claw and remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft. If the claw is damaged, remove the claw. The intermediate shaft does not have to be replaced.
REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)
| *a | Front of the Vehicle |
Loosen bolt A and remove bolt B, then slide the steering sliding with shaft yoke.
Note
Do not remove bolt A.
Do not separate the steering sliding with shaft yoke from the intermediate shaft.
| *1 | No. 2 steering intermediate shaft |
| *2 | Intermediate shaft |
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke, No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and intermediate shaft.
Remove the bolt and the steering sliding with shaft yoke from the steering intermediate shaft.
| *1 | Steering sliding with shaft yoke |
| *2 | No. 2 steering intermediate shaft |
Separate the steering sliding with shaft yoke from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
Tech Tips
Insert a screwdriver or equivalent into the yoke's hole. Hold down the intermediate shaft's claw and remove the intermediate shaft. If the claw is damaged, remove the claw. The intermediate shaft does not have to be replaced.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and the steering column.
Remove the bolt.
Remove the clamp and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)
for LHD:
Detach the 3 clips and disconnect the 5 connectors.
for RHD:
Detach the 5 clips and disconnect the 5 connectors.
Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and power steering link from the front frame and rack housing bracket.
| *A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |
REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)
for LHD:
Detach the 3 clips and disconnect the 3 connectors.
for RHD:
Detach the 2 clips and disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and power steering link from the front frame and rack housing bracket.
| *A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |
REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Disconnect the sensor connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and heat insulator.
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 8 nuts, exhaust manifold and gasket.
DISCONNECT COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 stud bolts and disconnect the cooler compressor assembly.
Tech Tips
It is not necessary to completely remove the cooler compressor assembly. With the hoses connected to the cooler compressor assembly, hang the cooler compressor assembly on the vehicle body with a rope.
DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly.
REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Place a mark (with spray, etc.) over the front right vehicle side attachment area of the crossmember, which is indicated in the illustration.
Place a mark (with spray, etc.) over the front left vehicle side attachment area of the crossmember.
Set an engine lifter underneath the engine.
Note
Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the engine is level.
With the exception of installing the engine assembly to an engine stand or removing the engine assembly from an engine stand, do not perform any work on the engine while it is suspended, as doing so is dangerous.
Never install attachments to the oil pan of the engine assembly or transmission as doing so may deform the oil pan.
Remove the 6 engine rear mounting member's bolts.
Remove the 4 bolts shown in the illustration.
Operate the engine lifter, then slowly remove the engine from the vehicle.
Note
Make sure that the engine is clear of all wiring and hose.
While lowering the engine from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE HANGER
Install the 2 No. 1 engine hangers with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
| No. 1 engine hanger | 12281-38150 |
| Bolt | 90129-14120 |
Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine with a chain block.
Note
When hanging the engine, make sure to hang the engine with the sling device's hanging angle at 50° or less. If not, the engine or engine hangers may be damaged.
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
Remove the 2 bolts and engine oil level dipstick guide.
REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Disconnect the sensor connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and heat insulator.
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the 8 nuts, exhaust manifold and gasket.
REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clamps.
| *1 | Oil Cooler Tube Inlet | *2 | Oil Cooler Tube Outlet |
Loosen the union nuts of the oil cooler tube inlet and oil cooler tube outlet and disconnect them.
REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 3 bolts and No. 3 exhaust manifold heat insulator.
REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
for Engine LH Side:
Disconnect the camshaft timing control valve connector.
Disconnect the 4 ignition coil connectors.
Disconnect the 2 VVT sensor connectors.
Disconnect the No. 8 engine wire connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the clamp and 2 clamp brackets.
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing control motor connectors. (for Bank 1)
Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the 3 clamps and ground wire.
Remove the bolt and clamp bracket.
for Engine RH Side:
Disconnect the camshaft timing control valve connector.
Disconnect the 4 ignition coil connectors.
Disconnect the 2 VVT sensor connectors.
Disconnect the engine wire connector.
Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing control motor connectors. (for Bank 2)
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
Remove the nut and disconnect the generator wire and connector.
Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire and connector.
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
Disconnect the engine oil level sensor connector.
Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the 3 clamp brackets and 2 clamps.
Disconnect the throttle body connector.
Disconnect the No. 1 vacuum switching valve connector.
Disconnect the intake air control valve actuator connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 clamp brackets and clamp.
Remove the 4 nuts and engine wire.
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the starter assembly.
Open the terminal cap.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the starter wire.
Disconnect the starter connector and remove the starter assembly.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT
Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt and remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Remove the 10 bolts, and then remove the automatic transmission assembly from the engine assembly.
Note
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transmission assembly and engine assembly.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Remove the 10 bolts, spacer plate, drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly and crankshaft angle sensor rotor.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the engine.
INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND
Install the engine onto an engine stand with the bolts.
Note
Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or No. 1 engine hangers may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.
With the exception of installing the engine assembly to an engine stand or removing the engine assembly from an engine stand, do not perform any work on the engine while it is suspended, as doing so is dangerous.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 No. 1 engine hangers.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING SPACER
Remove the 2 engine mounting spacers.
REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Remove the 2 nuts and 2 front engine mounting insulators.
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut, and disconnect the harness from the +B terminal.
Disconnect the generator connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and generator.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING DAMPER
Remove the 2 nuts and 2 engine mounting dampers.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
Remove the 6 bolts and front No. 1 engine mounting bracket RH.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
Remove the 6 bolts and front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH.
REMOVE WATER BY-PASS PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Slide the 4 clamps, and disconnect the heater water inlet hose, heater water outlet hose, water inlet hose, and No. 3 water by-pass hose from the water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 bolts and water by-pass pipe sub-assembly.
REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body.
Slide the clamps, and disconnect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Disconnect the No. 1 ventilation hose from the intake manifold.
Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts and intake manifold.
Remove the 2 gaskets from the intake manifold.
REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Lift up the retainer to release its lock.
Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel tube.
Note
Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
Check for any dirt and foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the tube.
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.
Remove the 4 bolts and 2 fuel delivery pipes.
Note
When removing the delivery pipe, hold the pipe by both ends and pull it straight upward.
Remove the 4 delivery pipe spacers and 8 insulators from the intake manifold.
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the fuel injector from the fuel delivery pipe.
Note
For reinstallation, attach a tag or label to the injector shaft.
Disconnect the connector from the injector.
Remove the O-ring from the fuel injector assembly.
REMOVE SEPARATOR CASE
Remove the 4 bolts and separator case.
REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
Disconnect the 4 knock sensor connectors.
Remove the bolt and engine wire.
REMOVE NO. 4 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the No. 4 engine cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and No. 2 idler pulley sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and No. 1 idler pulley sub-assembly.
REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY
Using SST, hold the water pump pulley.
Remove the 4 bolts and water pump pulley.
REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING
Remove the 3 bolts, water inlet housing and gasket.
REMOVE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the switch connector.
Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the switch.
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR
Disconnect the engine oil level sensor connector.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Rotate the engine oil level sensor 180° and remove it.
Cut off the gasket as shown in the illustration.
Remove the gasket from the oil level sensor.
Tech Tips
After cutting away the parts of the gasket shown in the illustration, remove only the outer part of the gasket.
REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Remove the gasket from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
Disconnect the 4 knock sensor connectors.
Remove the 4 bolts and 4 knock sensors.
REMOVE IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the 8 ignition coil assembly connectors.
Remove the 8 bolts.
Using a screwdriver, pry at the cutouts to remove the 8 ignition coils assemblies together with the 8 spark plug tube gaskets.
Note
When removing the spark plug tube gaskets, do not damage the cylinder head cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.