ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

As the engine assembly with transaxle is extremely heavy, the engine lifter may suddenly drop if the instructions listed in the repair manual are not followed. Therefore, always follow the instructions listed in the repair manual when performing this procedure.

PROCEDURE


  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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  2. 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.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  5. DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


    1. A005MJV

      Remove the 3 screws and the 3 bolts.

    2. Remove the engine under cover LH.

  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


    1. A005LB0

      Remove the screw and the 2 bolts.

    2. Remove the engine under cover RH.

  9. REMOVE BATTERY


    1. A005I34

      Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.

    2. Loosen the 2 nuts, and remove the battery carrier clamp.

    3. Remove the battery.

  10. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY


    1. A005K18

      Remove the battery tray.

  11. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

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  12. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


    1. A005GDM

      Disengage the clamp and disconnect the intake mass air flow meter connector.

    2. A005GUT

      Disengage the guide and 2 clips and disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose assembly.

    3. A005MBD

      Disengage the wire harness clamp and disconnect the No. 1 vacuum switching valve connector and the No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose.

    4. A005LMC

      Loosen the air cleaner hose clamp.

    5. Disengage the clamp and remove the air cleaner cap and air cleaner hose.

    6. A005IDX

      Remove the air cleaner element.

    7. A005KJA

      Remove the 2 bolts and the air cleaner case with air cleaner inlet.

  13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET

    A005M7K

    1. Separate the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner bracket.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and the air cleaner bracket.

  14. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER

    A005H7M

    1. Separate the 7 wire harness clamps from the battery carrier.

    2. Remove the 5 bolts and remove the battery carrier.

  15. DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. A005IA0

      Disengage the 2 hose clips.

    2. Remove the fuel vapor feed hose assembly.

  16. DISCONNECT NO. 3 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A005LHE

      Loosen the clip and remove the No. 3 radiator hose.

  17. DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK HOSE

    A005H8D

    1. Disconnect the radiator reservoir tank hose from the water filler.

  18. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. A005H76

      Loosen the clip and remove the No. 2 radiator hose.

  19. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

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  20. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL PIPE CLAMP


    1. A005LYU

      Disengage the claw and remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.

  21. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A005MHN

      Pinch the retainer as illustrated, then pull the fuel tube connector out of the pipe.

      Note


      • Remove any dirt and foreign matter from the fuel tube connector before performing this work.

      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.

      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.

      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.

      • Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with vinyl bags after disconnecting the fuel tube.

      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull them to release them.

  22. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE


    1. A005IXT

      Loosen the clip and remove the union to check valve hose.

  23. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE A


    1. A005HK2

      Loosen the clip and remove the outlet heater water hose A.

  24. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE A


    1. A005I3J

      Loosen the clip and remove the inlet heater water hose A.

  25. SEPARATE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A005J95

      Remove the 4 bolts and the separate the compressor assembly with pulley.

      Tech Tips

      It is not necessary to completely remove the compressor. With the hoses connected to the compressor, hang the compressor on the vehicle body with a rope.

      A005HIG

  26. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE


    1. A005IKV

      Pull up the lever and disconnect the connector from the ECM.

    2. A005K7U

      Disconnect the 2 connectors and disengage the 3 clamps from the engine room junction block, and disconnect the wire harness.

    3. A005HYJ

      Disconnect the 2 connectors from the positive battery terminal.

    4. A005L9J

      Remove the bolt and separate the transaxle earth wire of the engine room wire harness.

    5. Check that the engine wire is disconnected between the body and engine assembly with transaxle.

  27. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  28. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  29. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  30. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX

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  31. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR

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  32. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER BRACE

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  33. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  34. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A005KVP

      Remove the bolt and nut remove the drive shaft heat insulator sub-assembly.

  35. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  36. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER


    1. A005LUK

      Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

  37. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT


    1. A005IZOE01

      Use SST to hold the crankshaft pulley in place.

      SST
      09960-10010   ( 09962-01000, 09963-01000 )
    2. A005IMX

      Remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts.

  38. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE


    1. A005KAE

      Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the engine assembly with transaxle.

      Text in Illustration
      A005HNR Attachment Placement Positions

      Note


      • Place the wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the engine assembly with transaxle is level.


      • As the engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy, be sure to support it securely.

    2. A005IH3

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and then separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.

    3. A005KUY

      Remove the bolt and nut, and then separate the engine mounting insulator LH.

    4. A005JTA

      Remove the 6 bolts shown in the illustration.

    5. Operate the engine lifter and slowly remove the engine from the vehicle.

      Note

      Make sure that the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.

    6. A005KHW

      Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      Only perform this procedure when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.

    7. A005M57

      Remove the 5 bolts and the engine mounting insulator LH.

      Tech Tips

      Only perform this procedure when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.

  39. INSTALL ENGINE HANGER


    1. A005LVS

      Remove the bolt and the radio setting condenser.

    2. A005H9H

      Remove the bolt and the oxygen sensor wiring bracket.

    3. A005K9UE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front side
      *b Rear side

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

      Torque:
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }
      Part Name Part Number
      Engine Hanger 12281-21010
      Bolt 91642-81025

    4. Hoist the engine assembly with transaxle up with an engine sling device and a mini crane.

    5. Adjust and place the height-adjustable attachments and plate lift attachments so that the engine assembly can be removed.

      A005K1NE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Plate Lift Attachment - -
      A005HNR Attachment Placement Positions - -

      Note


      • Place the wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the engine assembly with transaxle is level.


      • As the engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy, be sure to support it securely.

  40. REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE


    1. A005HL9

      Loosen the 2 clip and remove the ventilation hose.

  41. REMOVE INLET HEATER WATER HOSE A


    1. A005JDJ

      Loosen the clip and remove the inlet heater water hose A.

  42. REMOVE OUTLET WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. A005H25

      Loosen the clip and remove the outlet water by-pass hose.

  43. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

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  44. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  45. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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  46. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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