DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Remove the 9 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (for LHD)
Remove the 3 clips and engine room side cover RH.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (for RHD)
Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover RH.
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
Remove the bolt, clip and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Loosen the 2 hose clamps and separate the 2 ventilation hoses.
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and separate the wire harness clamp.
Loosen the hose clamp and separate the air cleaner hose.
Unlock the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 clamps and disconnect the vacuum hose.
Remove the clamp and disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the radiator reserve tank assembly.
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Rotate the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley counterclockwise to loosen the V-ribbed belt tensioner.
Tech Tips
The pulley bolt for the V-ribbed belt tensioner is reverse threaded.
While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the holes. Insert a bar of φ5 mm (0.197 in.) into the holes to secure the V-ribbed belt tensioner in place.
Remove the V-ribbed belt.
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS
Remove the bolt, and disconnect the clamp and ground cable.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
Remove the front stabilizer bar Click here.
REMOVE GENERATOR
Remove nut A, and disconnect the harness from the +B terminal.
Remove bolt B, and disconnect the oil cooler tube.
Remove clamp C.
Disconnect generator connector D.
Remove the nut and the wire harness bracket.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and generator.