FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2AR-FE) REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. w/ Windshield Deicer System:


      1. B000HLG

        Disengage the 2 clamps.

      2. Disconnect the connector and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. w/ Heated Windshield Defroster System:


      1. B000HSG

        Disengage the 4 clamps.

      2. Disconnect the 2 connectors and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    3. B000KY4

      Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    4. B000KRD

      Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. B000L2Z

      Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. B000GWP

      Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000IC4

      Disconnect the vacuum switching valve assembly from the air cleaner hose.

    2. B000ILW

      Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and 2 wire harness clamps from the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

    3. B000NHN

      Separate the fuel vapor feed hose from the air cleaner hose.

    4. B000LAA

      Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.

    5. B000KT6

      Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle with motor body assembly.

    6. B000NMO

      Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000MVL

      Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

  12. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  13. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH (for LH Side)

  15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for RH Side)

  16. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. B000KPK

      Remove the 3 nuts to separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.

  17. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH (for LH Side)


    1. B000JE7

      Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    2. Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator LH.

    3. B000KE1E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration. While ensuring that there is no interference from the components surrounding the engine, tilt the engine assembly with transaxle to a position that allows the engine mounting insulator LH to be removed.

      Note


      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.

      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

      • Keep the engine assembly with transaxle supported until installation of the engine mounting insulator LH is complete.

    4. B000NL4

      Remove the engine mounting insulator LH from the front frame assembly.

  18. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)


    1. B000I4Y

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front lower ball joint assembly.

    2. B000JRN

      Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly.

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

    3. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

  19. SEPARATE EARTH WIRE (for RH Side)


    1. B000LWB

      Remove the bolt and separate the earth wire from the engine moving control rod bracket.

  20. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH (for RH Side)


    1. B000MPW

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH.

  21. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET (for RH Side)


    1. B000HEQ

      Remove the 4 bolts and engine moving control rod bracket.

  22. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for RH Side)


    1. Remove the 2 hole plugs.

    2. B000KJN

      Remove the 4 nuts from the engine mounting insulator RH.

    3. B000NPXE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle at the position shown in the illustration. While ensuring that there is no interference from the components surrounding the engine, tilt the engine assembly with transaxle to a position that allows the engine mounting insulator RH to be removed.

      Note


      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.

      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Tilt the engine assembly with transaxle as little as possible.

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

      • Keep the engine assembly with transaxle supported until installation of the engine mounting insulator RH is complete.

    4. B000LIH

      Remove the engine mounting insulator RH from the front frame assembly.

  23. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)


    1. B000KBC

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH from the front lower ball joint assembly.

    2. B000KZ2

      Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH from the front frame assembly.

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

    3. Remove the front lower arm bushing stopper from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH.