DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Tech Tips
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
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 FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Front Side)
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Rear Side)
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Remove the oil filler cap.
Remove the oil drain plug and gasket, and drain the engine oil into a container.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
CAUTION:
Do not remove the reserve tank cap or radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator assembly are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Under Cover |
| *a | Hose |
Connect a hose with an inside diameter of 9 mm (0.354 in.) to the radiator drain cock as shown in the illustration.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Remove the reserve tank cap. Then drain the engine coolant.
| *1 | Radiator Reserve Tank | *2 | Reserve Tank Cap |
| *3 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug | - | - |
Tech Tips
Collect the engine coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Disconnect a hose with an inside diameter of 9 mm (0.354 in.) from the radiator drain cock.
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID (for CVT)
Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
| *1 | No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube |
Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the continuously variable transaxle assembly and drain the continuously variable transaxle fluid.
Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube to the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
Temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug.
Tech Tips
Reuse the old gasket. The plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the 2 windshield wiper arm covers.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 clips.
Disengage the 15 claws and 2 guides, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and the windshield wiper motor and link assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 nuts and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket from the outer cowl top panel.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
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Protective Tape |
Disconnect the 2 clamps from the outer cowl top panel.
Remove the 8 bolts.
Remove the outer cowl top panel as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and radiator cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE BATTERY
Disconnect the positive (+) cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.
Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt and battery clamp.
Remove the battery and battery insulator.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE
Disconnect the No. 1 vacuum switching valve connector and wire harness clamp.
Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose from the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly.
Disconnect the purge line hose from the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly and air cleaner hose.
Disconnect the ventilation hose.
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps.
| *1 | No. 1 Air Cleaner Hose Clamp |
Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp as shown in the illustration, and disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.
Disconnect the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap with hose.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE
Remove the air cleaner filter element.
Disconnect the wire clamp.
Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET
Remove the bolt and No. 2 air cleaner inlet
REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
Remove the battery tray.
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.
Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER SUPPORT
Remove the 2 bolts and battery carrier support.
SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the wire clamp.
Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 water by-pass hoses.
Remove the bolt and radiator reserve tank assembly.
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reserve tank bracket.
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Using SST, slowly turn the V-ribbed belt tensioner clockwise.
Remove the V-ribbed belt from each pulley and slowly return the tensioner.
Note
Make sure that SST and other tools are set to the tensioner securely.
When compressing the V-ribbed belt tensioner, slowly turn the tensioner.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the parts.
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the generator connector from the generator assembly.
Open the terminal cap.
Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.
Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Remove the 2 bolts.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the wire clamp.
Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE
| *A | for Automatic Transaxle for CVT (w/ Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler) |
| *B | for CVT (w/o Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler) |
Disconnect the breather plug hose.
DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE
| *A | for Automatic Transaxle for CVT (w/ Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler) |
| *B | for CVT (w/o Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler) |
Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses.
DISCONNECT NO. 6 WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for CVT)
w/ Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler:
Disconnect the No. 6 water by-pass hose from the No. 4 water by-pass pipe.
DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE (for CVT)
w/ Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler:
Disconnect the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose from the oil cooler outlet tube.
DISCONNECT INLET OIL COOLER HOSE (for CVT)
w/ Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler:
Disconnect the inlet oil cooler hose from the oil cooler outlet tube.
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE (for Automatic Transaxle)
Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses from the automatic transaxle.
DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
Disconnect the union to check valve hose.
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.
Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.
Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.
REMOVE ECM
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the ECM.
Push the locks on the 2 levers, then raise the levers, and disconnect the 2 ECM connectors.
Note
After disconnecting the connectors, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting parts of the connectors.
Remove the 4 screws and 2 ECM brackets.
DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Remove the nut and disconnect the battery cable.
Remove the engine room relay block cover.
Disconnect the 2 connectors from the engine room relay block.
Using a screwdriver, unlock the 2 claws and separate the engine wire from the engine room relay block.
Loosen the bolt of the positive (+) cable.
Using a screwdriver, unlock the 2 claws.
Slide the positive (+) battery cable as shown in the illustration.
Remove the bolt and 3 clamps, and separate the wire harness protector from the bracket.
Remove the bolt and clamp, and separate the ground cable from the body.
Remove the bolt and clamp, and separate the ground cable.
Disconnect the connector and separate the ground cable.
SEPARATE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY
Remove the bolt and bracket.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and nut.
Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the stud bolt and compressor with pulley assembly.
Tech Tips
Secure the compressor and hoses off to the side instead of discharging the A/C system.
REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Pinch |
| *2 | Nylon Tube |
| *3 | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *4 | O-ring |
| *5 | Pipe |
Disengage the claw and open the No. 1 EFI fuel pipe clamp cover.
Tech Tips
Do not remove the No. 1 EFI fuel pipe clamp from the pipe.
Pinch the fuel tube connector and then pull out the fuel main tube.
Note
Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
Check for any dirt and foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the hose.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs and front exhaust pipe assembly.
Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
Tech Tips
This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
Slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly toward the steering column assembly.
Note
Do not separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Push clip B towards center of the hole to release it, then push on clip A and remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the body.
Note
Do not damage clip A and B.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
Note
Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
Do not damage the tip of SST using a grinder.
Completely unstake the staked part before removing the front axle shaft nut.
Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.
Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the front axle shaft nut.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front flexible hose and the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber and steering knuckle.
Remove the bolt and clamp to separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Install SST to the tie rod end.
Note
Make sure that the upper end of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.
Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
Note
Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.
Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.
Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Do not damage the steering knuckle.
SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
Note
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC (for LH Side)
Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.
Tech Tips
The above step is not necessary when the front disc will be replaced.
Remove the front disc.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and then pull down the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly to separate the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint.
SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front shock absorber.
Note
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
Tech Tips
If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and a hammer.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Remove the front axle assembly from the front drive shaft assembly.
Note
Do not deform the dust cover.
Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
Do not drop the front axle assembly.
Use the wire or an equivalent tool to hang the front drive shaft assembly.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
Note
Do not damage the transaxle case oil seal.
Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH
Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the 2 bolts and front drive shaft assembly RH from the vehicle.
Note
Do not damage the front transaxle case oil seal.
Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Remove the flywheel housing under cover.
SEPARATE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
Remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter clutch setting bolts.
Tech Tips
There will be one black colored bolt.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Remove the 3 bolts and front suspension member brace (LH side).
Perform the same procedure for the front suspension member brace (RH side).
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the rear engine mounting insulator.
Using a transmission jack or equivalent, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Slowly lower the jack and remove the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the vehicle.
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Set the engine lifter.
Note
Install a height adjustment attachment and plate lift attachment onto the engine assembly with transaxle.
Do not position a height adjustment attachment or plate lift attachment onto the front crossmember sub-assembly.
Securely support the engine assembly to prevent it from turning upside down until it is secured to an engine stand.
Do not perform any procedure while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.
Remove the 4 bolts and front crossmember sub-assembly.
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
Remove the through bolt and nut, and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.
Carefully remove the engine with transaxle from the vehicle.
Note
Make sure that the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.
While lowering the engine from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Hanger |
| *2 | No. 2 Engine Hanger |
Install the 2 engine hangers with the 2 bolts.
| Part Name | Part No. |
|---|---|
| No. 1 engine hanger | 12281-28010 or 12281-0H010 |
| No. 2 engine hanger | 12282-28010 or 12282-0H010 |
| Bolt | 91552-B1020 or 90105-C0076 |
Attach a sling device to the engine hangers and a chain block.
REMOVE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front crossmember sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the through bolt, nut and front engine mounting insulator.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the through bolt and separate the rear engine mounting insulator.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Disconnect the clamp, and remove the bolt and bracket.
Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting insulator LH.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Disconnect the 4 clamps, and remove the nut and bracket.
Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY (for 1.6 kW Type)
Disconnect the starter connector.
Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
Detach the wire harness clamp.
Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY (for 1.7 kW Type)
Disconnect the starter connector.
Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
Detach the wire harness clamp.
Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
REMOVE NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for CVT)
Remove the No. 5 water by-pass hose.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
Remove the 4 lower side mounting bolts.
Remove the 5 upper side mounting bolts.
Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
Remove the 9 bolts and continuously variable transaxle assembly from the engine.
Note
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the transaxle and engine.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Remove the 8 bolts, rear spacer, drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly, and front spacer.
INSTALL ENGINE STAND
Install the engine to an engine stand.