PROCEDURE
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine 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.
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 UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Remove the 14 clips and upper radiator support seal.
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover LH.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.
REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the washer hose.
Remove the 8 bolts and hood.
Note
If the hood support is detached from the ball joint, it becomes non-reusable. Therefore, do not detach the hood support from the ball joint unless replacing it.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER FRONT BUMPER COVER
Remove the clip, 5 bolts and lower front bumper cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts.
Unhook the No. 1 engine under cover from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER
Remove the 2 bolts and transmission under cover.
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine under cover.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL LH
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL RH
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE BATTERY
Disconnect the cable from the positive battery terminal.
Remove the 2 nuts and battery hold down clamp.
Remove the battery.
REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND HOSE
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the air cleaner filter element.
Detach the wire harness clamp.
Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR RH
REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR LH
REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK
REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
DISCONNECT VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY
REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STARTER COVER
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the connector.
Remove the glove compartment door Click here.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Detach the clamp and disconnect the 9 connectors.
Detach the grommet from the wire harness support.
Detach the clamp from the wire harness bracket.
Detach the 4 claws to remove the wire harness support from the vehicle, and then pull out the ECM connector to remove it from the vehicle.
DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 4 hoses and heater water hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 AND NO. 2 FUEL PIPES
Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.
Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 fuel pipes Click here.
REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Remove the 8 bolts, the rear drive plate spacer, the drive plate and ring gear, and the front drive plate spacer.
INSTALL ENGINE HANGER
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Hanger |
| *2 | No. 2 Engine Hanger |
Install 2 engine hangers with 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
| No. 1 Engine Hanger | 12281-31110 |
| No. 2 Engine Hanger | 12282-31140 |
| Bolt | 91671-C0830 |
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine with a chain block.
Remove the 6 nuts from the front engine mounting insulator LH and RH.
Lift the engine out of the vehicle carefully.
Note
Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.
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.
Remove the front engine mounting insulator LH and RH.
Place the engine onto a work bench.
INSTALL ENGINE STAND
Install the engine to an engine stand with bolts.
Remove the 4 bolts and 2 engine hangers.