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
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Start the engine.
Turn the A/C switch ON.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.
Stop the engine.
Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
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
Using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips labeled B. Then slide the cover toward 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.
When detaching the clips labeled A, be sure to slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle.
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 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 No. 1 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 ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
| *A | for LHD |
| *B | for RHD |
Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover RH.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
| *A | for LHD |
| *B | for RHD |
Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.
REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER
Remove the 3 screws, 2 bolts, clip and front center floor cover.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 4 screws, 2 clips and No. 2 engine under cover.
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
for 2WD:
Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.
for AWD:
Remove the 5 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.
| *A | for 2WD | *B | for AWD |
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
| *A | for 2WD |
| *B | for AWD |
Remove the 13 screws, 7 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER
Remove the 9 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 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Stop the vehicle on a level place.
for Front Differential:
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.
for Rear Differential:
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.
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 INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 ventilation hoses from the intake air connector pipe.
| *a | w/ Intake Air Sound Creator | *b | w/ Intake Air Resonator |
Using a clip remover, detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
Loosen the 3 hose clamps, and remove the intake air connector pipe.
Remove the intake air sound creator.
Tech Tips
Only perform this procedure when replacement of the intake air sound creator is necessary.
Loosen the hose clamp and remove the intake air sound creator.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Disconnect the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap LH.
Remove the air cleaner filter 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 remove the air cleaner cap RH.
Remove the air cleaner filter element from air cleaner case RH.
Remove the 2 nuts, clip and air cleaner case RH.
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 reservoir hoses.
Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reservoir assembly.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT
Remove the engine room ECU outlet duct from the fan shroud and ECU box.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVE RESONATOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and resonator bracket sub-assembly.
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-ribbed belt.
REMOVE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the switch connector.
| *A | for 2WD |
| *B | for AWD |
Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the switch.
REMOVE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector.
Remove the oil temperature sensor and gasket.
Note
Do not subject the oil temperature sensor to any impacts.
If the oil temperature sensor is subjected to an impact, replace the oil temperature sensor with a new one.
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 NO. 1 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Lift up the retainer to release its lock.
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 DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the discharge hose sub-assembly from the with pulley compressor assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the discharge hose sub-assembly.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction tube sub-assembly B from the with pulley compressor assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the cooler refrigerant suction tube sub-assembly B.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.
DISCONNECT HOSES AND CONNECTORS
Remove the 3 bolts and engine room ECU cover.
Disconnect the 4 TCM connectors and 2 wiring harness support connectors.
Detach the 2 wiring harness support clamps, and then detach the clamp of connector A from the ECU box.
Tech Tips
It is not necessary to disconnect the connection at A in the illustration.
Lift up the wiring harness support and disconnect the 4 ECM connectors.
Detach the 2 clamps. Then remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the wires with No. 1 engine room junction block.
Detach the clamp and disconnect the 3 connectors with front controller.
Release the locks of the power steering ECU connector A and disconnect the connectors B.
Detach the 2 clamps.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.
Disconnect the 2 connectors and detach the 5 clamps.
Disconnect the 2 heater hoses.
Disconnect the purge line hose.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 2 claws, and remove the bolt and No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the air duct as its connection to the vehicle is very tight.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and steering column.
Remove the bolt.
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering link.
Remove the bolt.
Remove the clamp and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Move the shift lever to N.
Remove the nut and disconnect the shifting rod from the connecting rod swivel.
DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the bolt. Then disconnect the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly RH.
DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt. Then disconnect the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Place a mark (with spray, etc.) over the rear right vehicle side attachment area of the front frame, which is indicated in the illustration.
Place a mark (with spray, etc.) over the rear left vehicle side attachment area of the front frame.
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 4 rear engine mounting member's bolts.
Remove the 4 bolts shown in the illustration.
Operate the engine lifter and 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 | 90119-14120 |
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 No. 1 engine hangers may be damaged.
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 nuts and front frame assembly.
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
Remove the 2 bolts and engine oil level dipstick guide.
Remove the O-ring from the engine oil level dipstick guide.
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 NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 3 bolts and heat insulator.
REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 3 bolts and heat insulator.
REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the 2 nuts, 2 engine mounting spacers and 2 front engine mounting insulators.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
Remove the 5 bolts and front No. 1 engine mounting bracket RH.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
Remove the 5 bolts and front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH.
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
Remove the 8 nuts and exhaust manifold RH.
Remove the gasket.
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
Remove the 8 nuts and exhaust manifold LH.
Remove the gasket.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
Remove the 2 nuts and front No. 2 engine mounting bracket RH.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
Remove the 2 nuts and front No. 2 engine mounting bracket LH.
REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 3 bolts and No. 3 exhaust manifold heat insulator.
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 FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE
Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 3 COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
Remove the 2 clips and No. 3 engine cover.
DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
Disconnect the transmission wire connector and park/neutral position switch connector.
Tech Tips
Detach the claw, press down the lever, and then disconnect the transmission wire connector.
Detach the connector clamp and 6 harness clamps from the automatic transmission.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT
Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 torque converter setting bolts and remove each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Using wooden blocks or equivalent, fix the transmission assembly in place so that it is level.
Note
Do not allow the wooden blocks or equivalent to contact the oil pan when lifting or supporting the transmission assembly, as the oil pan may be deformed as a result.
Support the engine assembly with a sling device and chain block while working.
Be sure to perform this procedure with several people as the transmission assembly is very heavy.
Remove the 10 bolts, and then remove the automatic transmission from the engine.
Note
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transmission and engine.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Remove the 10 bolts, rear spacer plate, drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly and crankshaft position sensor rotor.
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 COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 stud bolts and cooler compressor assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Support the front differential carrier assembly with a jack.
CAUTION:
As the front differential carrier assembly is very heavy, securely support it with the jack.
Remove the 4 bolts and front differential carrier assembly.
Note
Do not damage the installation surface when removing the front differential carrier assembly.
The remaining oil may leak out when removing the front differential carrier assembly.
REMOVE NO. 5 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 nuts and No. 5 engine cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 6 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 nuts and No. 6 engine cover sub-assembly.
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 fuel pump connector (for high pressure).
Disconnect the No. 8 engine wire connector.
Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.
for Engine Front Side:
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing control motor connectors (for Bank 1).
Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing control motor connectors (for Bank 2).
Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the clamp 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 fuel pump connector (for high pressure).
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
Detach the 4 wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the engine oil level sensor connector.
for Engine Rear Side:
Disconnect the engine wire connector.
Disconnect the fuel relief valve connector.
Detach the 8 wire harness clamps.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ground wire.
Disconnect the throttle body connector.
Disconnect the 8 injector driver connectors and detach the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the purge VSV connector.
Disconnect the intake air control valve actuator connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 clamp brackets and 2 clamps.
Remove the 4 nuts and engine wire.
REMOVE INJECTOR DRIVER
Remove the 8 nuts and 2 injector drivers from the injector driver bracket.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER
Remove the No. 1 engine cover.
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 PURGE VSV
Disconnect the purge VSV connector.
Disconnect the 2 purge line hoses from the purge VSV.
Remove the bolt and purge VSV.
REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body assembly.
Disconnect the No. 4 and No. 5 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body assembly.
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 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 PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and bracket.
Disconnect the connector from the delivery pipe.
Disconnect the 3 fuel hoses.
Using SST, loosen the 2 fuel pressure pulsation dampers.
Remove the 2 clamp bolts shown in the illustration.
Remove the 2 pulsation dampers, 4 gaskets and No. 1 fuel pipe.
REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the fuel pump connector.
Fix the union bolt on the fuel pump side in place with a 21 mm wrench. Using a 19 mm union nut wrench, loosen the union nut and disconnect the fuel pipe from the fuel pump.
Note
Do not loosen the union bolt on the fuel pump side. If the union bolt is accidentally loosened, replace the fuel pump.
Remove the 2 bolts on the delivery pipe side and remove the fuel pipe.
Remove the O-ring, backup ring and E-ring from the fuel pipe.
REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
The removal procedures are the same as the No. 3 fuel pipe.
REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
Detach the 5 claws and remove the engine cover LH and RH from the fuel pump.
REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
Tech Tips
The removal procedures are the same as the bank 1 side.
REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
Remove the 2 nuts, fuel pump and fuel pump insulator.
Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel pump.
REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
Tech Tips
The removal procedures are the same as the bank 1 side.
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE (for Port Injection)
Disconnect the 2 delivery pipe 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 cylinder head.
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (for Port Injection)
Remove the 8 fuel injectors from the fuel delivery pipes.
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.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE NO. 4 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Union Nut Wrench |
Using a 19 mm union nut wrench, remove the No. 4 fuel pipe sub-assembly.
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE (for Direct Injection)
Disconnect the No. 3 fuel hose.
Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
Remove the 5 bolts and fuel delivery pipe from the cylinder head.
Note
Be extremely careful not to touch or strike the tips of the fuel injector assemblies.
Pull and remove the fuel delivery pipe in a straight line without tilting it.
Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.
REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE (for Direct Injection)
Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector.
Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
Remove the 5 bolts and No. 2 fuel delivery pipe from the cylinder head.
Note
Be extremely careful not to touch or strike the tips of the fuel injector assemblies.
Pull and remove the No. 2 fuel delivery pipe in a straight line without tilting it.
Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (for Direct Injection)
Secure the fuel delivery pipe between aluminum plates in a vise and pull out the fuel injector assembly in a straight line.
Note
Pull and remove the fuel injector assembly in a straight line to avoid damage to the seal surface of the fuel delivery pipe O-ring.
For reinstallation, attach a tag or label to the fuel injector assembly shaft.
Remove the nozzle holder clamp from the fuel injector assembly.
Remove the O-ring, No. 1 backup ring, No. 2 backup ring, No. 3 backup ring and E-ring from the fuel injector assembly.
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR SEAL (for Direct Injection)
Using the tips of needle-nose pliers, pinch and pull one of the 2 fuel injector seals at several points to stretch it. Repeat this for the other fuel injector seal.
Note
Excessively pinching the fuel injector seal may damage the groove of the fuel injector assembly.
If a fuel injector assembly is dropped or the tip of the fuel injector assembly is struck, replace it with a new one.
Remove the 2 fuel injector seals from the fuel injector assembly.
REMOVE SEPARATOR CASE
Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector.
Remove the 4 bolts and separator case.
REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
Detach the 5 clamps and remove the 2 bolts and engine wire.
Disconnect the 4 knock sensor connectors.
REMOVE NO. 4 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the No. 4 engine cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
Disconnect the 4 knock sensor connectors.
Remove the 4 bolts and 4 knock sensors.
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
Using needle-nose pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the water by-pass hose and water inlet hose.
Remove the 3 bolts, water inlet housing and gasket.
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.
Using a 19 mm ball joint lock nut wrench, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.
Remove the gasket from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 8 ignition coil assembly connectors.
Remove the 8 bolts.
Using a screwdriver, pry up each spark plug tube gasket at the cutouts to remove the 8 ignition coil assemblies together with the 8 spark plug tube gaskets.
Note
Do not damage the cylinder head cover when removing the spark plug tube gasket.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.