OIL PUMP (w/ Dual VVT-i) REMOVAL


  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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  2. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition 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.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. DRAIN ENGINE OIL


    1. Remove the oil filler cap.

    2. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil from the oil pan sub-assembly.

      Note

      Collect the oil in a disposable oil container.

    3. Clean the oil pan drain plug and install it with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      38 N*m  { 382 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf }

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

    Tech Tips

    Collect the engine coolant in a container and dispose of it according to local regulations.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant.

      A003AWAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/ Dual VVT-i *B w/o Dual VVT-i
      *1 Radiator Reservoir Cap Sub-assembly *2 Radiator Reservoir Assembly
      *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *4 Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug
      *5 2-Way - -

    2. Remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly.

    3. Loosen the cylinder block water drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant from the engine.

  6. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (for Automatic Transmission)

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  7. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION (for Manual Transmission)

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  8. DISCONNECT NO. 4 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. Remove the clamp, and disconnect the radiator hose inlet from the engine.

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. Remove the clamp, and disconnect the radiator hose outlet from the engine.

  10. REMOVE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR


    1. A003F7L

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disconnect the vacuum hose and clamp.

    3. Detach the wire harness clamp

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and air pressure sensor together with the bracket.

    5. A003BTJ

      Remove the bolt and air pressure sensor.

  11. DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003F6O

      Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose from the VSV.

  12. DISCONNECT UNION TO CONNECTOR TUBE HOSE


    1. Disconnect the union to connector tube hose from the intake manifold.

  13. DISCONNECT VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY


    1. A003HW8E01

      Disconnect the PS fluid pressure switch connector.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pump from the engine.

    3. Support the vane pump securely.

  14. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE


    1. Disconnect the wire harness support of the ECM.

    2. Disconnect the connectors of the ECM.

    3. Disconnect the clamps of the engine wire and earth cable.

    4. Disconnect the +B terminal of the starter and connector from the generator.

    5. A003HGCE03

      Remove the nut and disconnect the cable from the engine room J/B.

  15. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD

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  16. REMOVE FAN PULLEY


    1. Remove the 4 nuts, fan pulley and fan spacer.

  17. REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS PIPE


    1. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, water by-pass pipe and gasket.

  18. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A003H3N

      Disconnect the generator connector.

    2. Remove the terminal cap.

    3. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.

    4. Remove the 3 bolts and generator assembly.

  19. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

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  20. REMOVE NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003CXV

      Remove the bolt, pulley plate, collar, and idler pulley sub-assembly No.1.

  21. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003HZ2

      Remove the 2 bolts and belt tensioner.

  22. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolts and ignition coil assembly.

  23. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR


    1. A003I53

      Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and the camshaft position sensor.

  24. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY


    1. for Intake Side:


      1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.

      2. A003GVA

        Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve assembly from the cylinder head sub-assembly.

      3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.

    2. for Exhaust Side:


      1. Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.

      2. A003FVX

        Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve assembly from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

      3. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.

  25. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve sub-assembly.

    2. A003B1X

      Remove the 21 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 plate washers, 2 seal washers and cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the gasket from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

    4. Remove the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap oil hole gasket from the cylinder head cover spacer.

  26. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY


    1. A003C9BE04
      Text in Illustration
      *a Loosen
      *b Hold

      Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley and loosen the crankshaft pulley set bolt.

      SST
      09213-54015   ( 91651-60855 )
      09330-00021

    2. Screw the crankshaft pulley set bolt into the crankshaft by 2 or 3 threads.

    3. A003GABE05
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using the crankshaft pulley set bolt and SST, remove the crankshaft pulley.

      SST
      09213-54015   ( 91651-60855 )
      09330-00021
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09954-05021 )

      Tech Tips

      Apply lubricant to the threads and end of SST.

  27. REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the oil pan drain plug and gasket.

    2. A003EDG

      Remove the 18 bolts and 2 nuts.

    3. Insert the blade of an oil pan seal cutter between the oil pan sub-assembly and No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly. Cut through the applied sealer and remove the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the oil pan sub-assembly and No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly.

  28. REMOVE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003GAH

      Remove the 16 bolts and 2 nuts.

    2. A003B6ME03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver wrapped in protective tape, remove the oil pan sub-assembly by prying between the oil pan sub-assembly and cylinder block sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder block sub-assembly and oil pan sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the gasket.

  29. REMOVE WATER INLET


    1. A003DQU

      Remove the 2 nuts, bolt, water inlet and gasket.

  30. REMOVE THERMOSTAT


    1. A003FA7J01

      Remove the thermostat.

  31. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003B01E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Air Conditioning System

      w/ Air Conditioning System:

      Remove the 16 bolts and nut shown in the illustration.

    2. w/o Air Conditioning System:

      Remove the 18 bolts and nut shown in the illustration.

    3. A003AU9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver wrapped in protective tape, remove the timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly by prying the points in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the surrounding parts.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. A003ALL

      Remove the 3 O-rings from the timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly.

  32. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL


    1. A003CAIE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver wrapped in protective tape, pry out the timing chain case oil seal from the timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  33. REMOVE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE


    1. A003B2T

      Using a 27 mm socket wrench, remove the oil pump relief valve plug and gasket.

    2. Remove the oil pump relief valve spring and oil pump relief valve from the timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly.