CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
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.
PROCEDURE
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
REMOVE 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
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
REMOVE 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
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE 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 INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 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
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 PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH
REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)
REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)
REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)
REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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 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 |
| *1 | 50° or less |
| *2 | Engine Hanger |
| *3 | ENGINE |
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
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE
REMOVE 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 DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 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
| *1 | for RH: |
| *2 | for LH: |
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.
| *1 | for RH: |
| *2 | for LH: |
Remove the 2 nuts and 2 front engine mounting insulators.
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
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
REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE 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
REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING
REMOVE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR
REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
REMOVE IGNITION COIL