PROCEDURE
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
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 NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut, battery clamp and 2 clamp bolts.
REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
Remove the battery insulator and battery.
Remove the 3 bolts and battery tray.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER REAR LH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER REAR RH
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU OUTLET DUCT
REMOVE SKID CONTROL ECU BRACKET
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
for Engine Room LH Side:
Remove the ECM box cover (upper).
Disconnect the 3 ECT connectors and 4 ECM connectors from the ECM box.
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 engine oil pressure sensor connector.
Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing control motor connectors. (for Bank 1)
Detach the clamp and disconnect the cooler compressor connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the 3 clamps and ground wire.
Remove the bolt and clamp bracket.
for Engine Room RH Side:
Detach the clamp and disconnect the 3 connectors from the front controller.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the wires from the No. 1 engine room junction block.
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.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.
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 disconnect the engine wire.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
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 NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE WATER BY-PASS PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING
Using needle-nose pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the clips to disconnect the water by-pass hoses and water inlet hose.
Remove the 3 bolts, water inlet housing and gasket.
REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY
REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT WATER BY-PASS JOINT
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH (for Bank 1)
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
REMOVE OIL FILTER ELEMENT
REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts, filter bracket and 2 gaskets.
REMOVE RESONATOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
| *1 | Hold |
| *2 | Turn |
Using SST, loosen the crankshaft pulley set bolt.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Using the pulley set bolt and SST, remove the crankshaft pulley.
REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
Remove the 15 bolts, 2 seal washers, cylinder head cover and gasket.
Tech Tips
Make sure the removed parts are returned to the same places they were removed from.
Remove the 4 gaskets and 2 O-rings from the camshaft bearing caps (No. 2, No. 3, No. 7).
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
Remove the 15 bolts, 2 seal washers, cylinder head cover and gasket.
Tech Tips
Make sure the removed parts are returned to the same places they were removed from.
Remove the 4 gaskets and 2 O-rings from the camshaft bearing caps (No. 1, No. 3, No. 6).
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Remove the standard bolt, 6 mm hexagon wrench bolt and belt tensioner.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 plugs and 2 gaskets.
| *1 | Nut |
Remove the 30 bolts and nut shown in the illustration.
Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the timing chain cover and cylinder head and cylinder block with a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head, cylinder block and chain cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the oil pump gasket from the cylinder block.
Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block.
REMOVE WATER INLET PIPE
Remove the water inlet pipe.
Remove the 2 O-rings from the water inlet pipe.