ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

    CAUTION:


    • Do not disconnect any part of the fuel system until you have discharged the fuel system pressure.

    • After discharging the fuel pressure, place a cloth or equivalent over fittings as you separate them to reduce the risk of fuel spray on yourself or in the engine compartment.


    1. Disconnect the fuel pump ECU connector Click here.

    2. Start the engine. After the engine stops, turn the engine switch off.

      Tech Tips

      DTC P0171/0174 (system too lean) may be stored.

    3. Crank the engine again, and then check that the engine does not start.

    4. Loosen the fuel tank cap, and then discharge the pressure in the fuel tank completely.

    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Note


      • w/ Navigation System:

        After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

    6. Connect the fuel pump ECU connector Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • w/ Navigation System:

      After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

    Click here

  4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AIR DUCT


    1. A01EOPX

      Remove the 4 bolts and oil cooler air duct.

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH


    1. A01EQMW

      Using a clip remover, remove the 5 clips and side deflector.

  6. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ERVF

      Remove the 2 hood support bolts and disconnect the hood supports.

      CAUTION:

      Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and hood.

  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING B


    1. A01EPDR

      Remove the 4 clips and front fender apron trim packing B.

  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING D


    1. A01ESH6

      Remove the 4 clips and front fender apron trim packing D.

  10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING A


    1. A01EO1I

      Remove the 3 clips and front fender apron trim packing A.

  11. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING C


    1. A01EQKU

      Remove the 4 clips and front fender apron trim packing C.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EN7K

      Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01ERKF

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 engine under cover.

  14. REMOVE OIL PAN PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EPTF

      Remove the 4 bolts and oil pan protector assembly.

  15. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EO82E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Grommet
      *2 Pin
      *3 Hook
      *4 Bracket

      Raise the front of the V-bank cover to detach the 3 pins. Then remove the 2 V-bank cover hooks from the bracket, and remove the V-bank cover.

  16. DRAIN ENGINE OIL


    1. Remove the oil filler cap.

    2. A01EPCF

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 engine under cover seal.

    3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and gasket, and drain the engine oil into a container.

    4. Install a new gasket and the oil pan drain plug.

      Torque:
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

    5. Install the No. 2 engine under cover seal with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }

  17. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Remove the radiator cap and drain the coolant.

      Tech Tips

      Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs and drain the coolant from the engine.

    4. Tighten the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    5. Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.

      A01ERTTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reservoir Cap *2 Radiator Cap
      *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *4 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug

  18. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  19. REMOVE BATTERY


    1. Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.

    2. Detach the hook of the battery clamp from the battery bracket, and then remove the battery clamp.

    3. Remove the battery.

  20. REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE


    1. A01EP8F

      Disconnect the No. 2 PCV hose and No. 1 air hose.

    2. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and detach the clamp.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and loosen the hose clamp, and then remove the air cleaner and hose.

  21. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A01ENXA

      Remove the No. 1 radiator hose.

  22. REMOVE FAN SHROUD


    1. Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.

    2. Remove the fan and generator V-belt Click here.

    3. A01ENZX

      Disconnect the reservoir hose from the upper radiator tank.

    4. Detach the claw to open the flexible hose clamp.

    5. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the oil cooler tube from the fan shroud.

    6. Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.

    7. Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the fluid coupling fan.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the radiator core.

    8. Remove the fan pulley from the engine water pump.

  23. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A01ES66

      Remove the No. 2 radiator hose.

  24. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ESCP

      Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.

  25. DISCONNECT NO. 3 AIR INJECTION SYSTEM HOSE


    1. A01EQ86

      Disconnect the No. 3 air injection system hose from the air tube sub-assembly.

  26. REMOVE NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS PIPE


    1. A01ER7O

      Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses and remove the 2 bolts and No. 5 water by-pass pipe.

  27. REMOVE EGR VALVE BRACKET


    1. A01ERQ6

      Detach the 2 wire harness clamps and PCV hose clamp.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and EGR valve bracket.

  28. REMOVE PCV HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EOPD

      Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV pipe of the cylinder head cover LH and RH.

    2. Remove the bolt and PCV hose.

  29. REMOVE AIR TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EOFK

      Disconnect the No. 2 air injection system hose from the air switching valve.

    2. A01EQH6

      Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure sensor connector and detach the clamp.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.

    4. A01EP9F

      Remove the bolt and air tube.

  30. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD


    1. A01EPIC

      Disconnect the No. 4 water by-pass hose.

    2. Disconnect the throttle position sensor and throttle control motor connector.

    3. Disconnect the PCV valve hose.

    4. A01ESJJ

      Disconnect the purge VSV connector.

    5. Disconnect the purge line hose from the purge VSV.

    6. Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector (for ACIS).

    7. A01ENOC

      Remove the bolt.

    8. Detach the 3 wire harness clamps from the 3 wire harness brackets.

    9. A01EP8U

      Disconnect the fuel tube from the fuel delivery pipe Click here.

    10. A01EOD6

      Disconnect the fuel tube from the No. 2 fuel delivery pipe Click here.

    11. A01EOW8

      Remove the 2 nuts, 8 bolts, intake manifold and 2 gaskets.

      Text in Illustration
      A01EO1M Bolt
      A01ER4J Nut

  31. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE


    1. A01ENVV

      Remove the engine oil level dipstick.

    2. Detach the engine wire clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt and engine oil level dipstick guide.

    4. Remove the O-ring from the engine oil level dipstick guide.

  32. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE

    A01EQZI

    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the suction hose from the vane pump.

  33. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE


    1. A01EOJPE01

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the pressure feed tube.

    2. Remove the gasket.

  34. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY

    A01EQ6F

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and vane pump.

  35. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ER5F

      Disconnect the generator connector.

    2. Open the terminal cap.

    3. Remove the nut and disconnect the generator wire.

    4. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness bracket from the generator.

    5. A01EQPC

      Remove the 3 bolts, nut and generator.

    6. Remove the stud bolt.

  36. DISCONNECT COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  37. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A01EOCZ

      Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator.

  38. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1 Sensor 2)


    1. A01ERK0

      Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

    2. A01ERM4E01

      Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front No. 2 exhaust pipe.

      SST
      09224-00010

  39. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2 Sensor 2)


    1. A01ES9L

      Detach the clamp and disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

    2. A01EQB6E01

      Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe.

      SST
      09224-00010

  40. REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ENAH

      Remove the bolt and exhaust tailpipe clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 exhaust pipe supports, gasket and tailpipe.

  41. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the center exhaust pipe.

    2. Remove the 3 exhaust pipe supports, 2 gaskets and center exhaust pipe.

  42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EO9K

      Remove the 2 nuts and front No. 2 exhaust pipe.

    2. Remove the gasket.

  43. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ER5X

      Remove the 2 nuts and front exhaust pipe.

    2. Remove the gasket.

  44. REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY


    1. A01ERSO

      Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 manifold stay.

  45. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY


    1. A01EQIR

      Remove the 3 bolts and manifold stay.

  46. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A01EQJ7

      Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator.

  47. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ERT9

      Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector and detach the wire harness clamp.

    2. A01ESH2

      Remove the 9 nuts, exhaust manifold and 2 gaskets.

  48. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A01EPVI

      Remove the 3 bolts and heat insulator.

  49. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01EQAV

      Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector and detach the wire harness clamp.

    2. A01EOY0

      Remove the 9 nuts, exhaust manifold and 2 gaskets.

  50. REMOVE STARTER COVER


    1. A01EN4B

      Remove the 3 bolts and starter cover.

  51. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ENB0

      Disconnect the starter connector.

    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.

    3. A01EQGD

      Remove the 2 bolts and starter.

    4. A01EPSA

      Remove the flywheel housing side cover.

  52. DISCONNECT FUEL HOSE AND FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EOCB

      Remove the fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.

    2. Disconnect the fuel hose and fuel tube sub-assembly Click here.

  53. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE


    1. A01EPLS

      Disconnect the clamp and ECM connector.

      Tech Tips

      Refer to the following procedures to disconnect the ECM connector Click here.

    2. A01ER2Z

      Disconnect the 4 connectors and 2 clamps from the connector holder block.

    3. A01EN9R

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire.

    4. A01EOCE

      Remove the nut and disconnect the wire and 2 clips from the engine room junction block.

    5. Disconnect the 2 connectors and 2 clips from the engine room junction block.

    6. Disconnect the 2 air injection control driver connectors.

    7. Remove the bolt, disconnect the clamp and ground wire.

    8. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire from the positive (+) battery cable.

    9. A01EPM6

      Disconnect the 2 connectors and 2 clips from the engine room junction block.

    10. A01EP6L

      Disconnect the connector and clamp.

  54. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE

    A01EO10

    1. Disconnect the 2 transmission oil cooler hoses from the oil cooler tube union.

  55. REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE


    1. A01EOD5

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the oil cooler tube.

  56. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  57. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  58. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT

    A01EPSA

    1. Remove the flywheel housing side cover.

    2. A01EQ7N

      Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 bolts and remove the bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley setting bolt with a wrench.

  59. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  60. REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS PIPE


    1. A01EQSG

      Disconnect the 6 water hoses.

    2. A01EPZ2

      Disconnect the hose.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 water by-pass pipe.

  61. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

    A01EPA5

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and engine mounting heat insulator.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting insulator from the transmission.

  62. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EO8XE01

      Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

      SST
      09213-70011   ( 09213-70020 )
      09330-00021
    2. A01EPSH

      Remove the 10 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and ring gear, and the crankshaft angle sensor rotor.

  63. INSTALL ENGINE HANGER


    1. A01EQKZ

      Install 2 engine hangers with 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Engine Hanger 12281-38150
      Bolt 90119-14120

  64. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EO6XE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Engine Hanger
      *2 Engine
      *a 50° or less

      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 angle of the sling device at 50° or less. Otherwise, the engine or engine hangers may be damaged.

    2. A01ENV2E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Remove the 2 nuts and 4 bolts from the front engine mounting insulator LH and RH.

    3. Lift the engine out of the vehicle carefully.

      Note


      • Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.

      • 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.

      • Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or engine hangers may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.

    4. Remove the front engine mounting insulator LH and RH.

    5. Place the engine onto a workbench.

  65. INSTALL ENGINE STAND


    1. Install the engine to an engine stand with bolts.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 engine hangers.

  66. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH


    1. A01ES02

      Remove the nut and mounting insulator.

  67. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH


    1. A01EQHG

      Remove the nut and mounting insulator.

  68. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH


    1. A01ES5D

      Remove the bolt and No. 2 front engine mounting bracket LH.