WINCH UNIT REMOVAL


  1. 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.

  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 FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01588F

      Remove the 3 bolts and screw.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A0159SG

      Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.

  5. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

    Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER WINCH COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0156DU

      Detach the 2 claws.

    2. Detach the 3 guides and remove front bumper winch cover sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A0157G3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the radiator grille assembly.

    2. Remove the 3 screws.

    3. Detach the 2 clips and 8 claws, and remove the radiator grille assembly.

    4. w/ Wide View Front Monitor System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

  8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER


    1. Put protective tape around the bumper cover.

      A0156R5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape - -

    2. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, remove the 6 screws.

      A015DGIE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A LH Side *B RH Side

    3. Remove the 3 clips, 4 screws and 4 bolts.

    4. Detach the 10 claws.

      A0156KP

    5. Disconnect the winch control wire connector and remove the front bumper cover.

    6. w/ Fog Light:

      Disconnect the No. 4 engine room wire connector and remove the front bumper cover.

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION LH


    1. A01564U

      Remove the 3 bolts and front bumper extension LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. for Halogen Headlight:

      Click here

    2. for HID Headlight:

      Click here

  12. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE FRONT UPPER CENTER BUMPER RETAINER


    1. A01554Y

      Remove the 3 bolts and front upper center bumper retainer.

  14. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH


    1. A015B9X

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips, and remove the side deflector.

  15. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH (w/o Oil Cooler)


    1. A0157WT

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips, and remove the side deflector.

  16. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AIR DUCT (w/ Oil Cooler)


    1. A015809

      Remove the 4 bolts and oil cooler air duct.

  17. REMOVE WINCH CONTROL WIRE


    1. A015AQC

      Remove the 2 nuts and winch control wire.

  18. REMOVE WINCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A015B22

      Remove the 9 bolts and mounting bracket.

    2. A015CO4

      Detach the 2 claws and move the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

    3. A015AJX

      Disconnect the connector.

    4. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire.

    5. A0157S8

      Using a crane or equivalent, remove the winch assembly.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful as the winch assembly is very heavy.