REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Using a clip remover, remove the clip and engine room side cover.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and radiator support opening cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute 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.
REMOVE BATTERY
Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.
Remove the battery clamp.
Remove the battery.
Remove the battery tray.
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
Remove the 2 screws and 4 bolts.
Remove the 3 screws, 8 bolts and front lower bumper absorber.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1AZ-FE)
Remove the 5 clips and under cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 3ZR-FE)
Remove the 10 clips and under cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the No. 2 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 2 oil cooler outlet hose from the No. 2 oil cooler tube sub-assembly.
Disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose from the automatic transaxle.
Remove the bolt and No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly.
Remove the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose, No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose, No. 2 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 2 oil cooler outlet hose.
REMOVE NO. 2 OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the No. 3 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 3 oil cooler outlet hose from the radiator.
for 1AZ-FE:
Detach the cooler hose clamp from the radiator.
Disconnect the No. 3 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 3 oil cooler outlet hose.
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 oil cooler tube sub-assembly.