CAUTION:
The engine assembly with transmission is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Remove the 4 clips.
Disengage the guide and remove the engine room side cover.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
Remove the 4 clips.
Disengage the guide and remove the engine room side cover LH.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Remove the 6 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
Note
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
| Specification | Waiting Time |
|---|---|
| w/o Telematics transceiver | 60 sec. |
| w/ Telematics transceiver | 120 sec. |
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
| *1 | Bolt |
| *2 | Screw |
Remove the clip (A).
Disconnect the 2 clips (B).
Remove the 2 screws, 4 bolts and front floor cover LH.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron seal LH.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron seal RH.
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Remove the oil filler cap.
Remove the oil pan drain plug and gasket, and drain the engine oil into a container.
Clean and install a new gasket and the oil pan drain plug.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Loosen the radiator drain cock and drain the coolant.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator cap and radiator drain cock while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Tech Tips
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Loosen the air drain valve.
Remove the radiator cap from the radiator assembly.
| *1 | Air Drain valve | *2 | Radiator Cap Sub-assembly |
| *3 | Radiator Drain Cock | - | - |
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron seal LH.
Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.
| *1 | No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube |
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube from the automatic transaxle.
Drain the ATF from the automatic transaxle.
| *1 | No. 1 Transmission Oil Filler Tube |
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube into the automatic transaxle.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug into the automatic transaxle.
Tech Tips
Reuse the old gasket. The overflow plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
Temporarily install the gasket and refill plug into the automatic transaxle.
Tech Tips
Reuse the old gasket. The refill plug will be removed again to adjust the fluid level.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
| *1 | Hood to Cowl Top Seal |
Disengage the clip and the hood to cowl top seal to the front fender top reinforcement sub-assembly LH.
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 3 clips and 2 guides, and remove the front fender top reinforcement sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
| *1 | Double-Sided Tape |
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front wiper arm head cap.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the 2 nuts and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 clips.
Disengage the 6 claws and guide <A>.
Disengage the 10 guides and pull out the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.
w/o Deicer:
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the clamp.
w/ Deicer:
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Disengage the clamp.
Remove the 5 bolts and the wind shield wiper motor and link assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the windshield when removing the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.
SEPARATE HOSE BRACKET (for LHD)
Remove the 2 nuts and separate the hose bracket from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Place the front tires on the ground.
Disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).
Disengage the grommet and clamp, and separate the wire harness.
Remove the 6 nuts, 4 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
Temporarily tighten the 4 nuts (A) to support the front shock absorber.
REMOVE NO.1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the 2 pins, and then lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the pin and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
Note
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 air cleaner inlet.
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.
REMOVE BATTERY
Disconnect the positive (+) cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt from the battery clamp.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector and fuel vapor feed hose.
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and separate the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner.
Disconnect the No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose from the vacuum switching valve and air cleaner hose.
Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector and 2 wire harness clamps from the air cleaner.
Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.
Disconnect the vacuum hose and separate it from the 2 hose clamps of the air cleaner hose.
Loosen the bolt of the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body assembly.
Remove the 2 bolts and move the air cleaner assembly upward to disengage and remove it from the throttle body assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
Disconnect the engine wire clamp.
Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner bracket.
SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector from the brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly.
Remove the bolt and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly from the reservoir bracket.
REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and reservoir bracket.
REMOVE NO. 1 RELAY BLOCK COVER
Remove the No. 1 relay block cover.
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the 2 earth wires.
Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the nut.
Using a screwdriver, unlock the claw and separate the engine wire from the engine room relay block.
Pull up the lever to disconnect the ECM connector.
Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the control cable with the clip from the control cable bracket.
Remove the clip.
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Attach a wrench to the hexagonal portion of the belt tensioner as shown in the illustration, rotate the belt tensioner clockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt.
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the generator connector.
Remove the terminal cap.
Remove the nut and disconnect the generator wire.
Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Remove the 2 bolts and generator.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE
Disconnect the inlet heater water hose.
DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE
Disconnect the outlet heater water hose.
DISCONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE
Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
Disconnect the connector from the pipe by hand. When the connector and the pipe are stuck, push in and pull on the connector to release it. Pull the connector out of the pipe carefully.
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.
DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
Disconnect the union to check valve hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 OUTLET OIL COOLER HOSE
Disconnect the No. 1 outlet oil cooler hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 INLET OIL COOLER HOSE
| *A | for Straight Type |
| *B | for Elbow Type |
Disconnect the No. 1 inlet oil cooler hose.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH.
REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET
Remove the 4 bolts and engine moving control rod bracket with the engine moving control rod.
REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
Remove the bolt and engine moving control rod from the engine moving control rod bracket.
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine moving control rod is necessary.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
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 it from rotating.
Tech Tips
This operation is necessary to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and power steering link assembly.
Note
Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
Remove the bolt.
Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.
Note
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
While applying the brakes, 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 STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber.
Tech Tips
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.
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
| *1 | Hole |
| *2 | Resin Clamp |
Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.
Note
Be sure to completely separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the surfaces every time the speed sensor is removed.
SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Install SST to the tie rod end.
Note
Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.
Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
| *a | Tie the string without allowing for any slack. | *b | Place the wrench here. |
Note
When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten SST using a string to prevent it from falling.
Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
Be sure to place a 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 ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.
SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
Note
Loosen the staked part of the front axle hub nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot or oil seal.
Be careful not to drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING
Using a snap ring expander, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring RH.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
Note
Do not damage the boot or oil seal.
Be careful not to drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Remove the flywheel housing under cover.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
Tech Tips
SST (Crankshaft pulley holding tool) Fixing bolt part No. : 91551-80650(2 pcs)
Remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.
SEPARATE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH
| *1 | Nut |
Remove the 3 bolts, nut and frame side plate RH.
| *1 | Nut |
| *2 | Stud bolt |
| *3 | Bolt |
Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
Using a "TORX" socket wrench (E8), remove the 2 stud bolts and the compressor assembly with pulley.
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.
Securely support the engine assembly to prevent it from turning upside down until it is secured to an engine stand.
To prevent the oil pan from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the oil pan of the engine assembly with transaxle.
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.
| *1 | Nut |
Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and frame side plates RH and LH.
| *1 | Nut |
Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member rear braces RH and LH.
Operate the engine lifter, then remove the engine assembly 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.
Install the engine hangers Click here.
REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
Remove the engine wire from the engine with transaxle.
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.
Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.
Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator RH.
Remove the front frame assembly.
Using a height adjustable attachment and plate lift attachment, place the engine assembly on a flat level surface.
Note
Using a height adjustable attachment and plate lift attachment, place the engine assembly with transaxle horizontally.
To prevent the oil pan from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the oil pan of the engine assembly with transaxle.
Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly before service.
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the starter connector.
Turn back the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the hole plug.
Remove the 3 nuts and front engine mounting insulator.
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
Remove the 2 hole plugs.
Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator LH.
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH
Remove the 2 hole plugs.
Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator RH.
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator RH is necessary.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 9 bolts and remove the automatic transaxle from the engine.
Note
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the transaxle and engine.
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and drive shaft bearing bracket.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Using a height adjustable attachment and plate lift attachment, place the engine assembly with transaxle horizontally.
To prevent the oil pan from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the oil pan of the engine assembly.
Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly before service.
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
Tech Tips
SST (Crankshaft pulley holding tool) Fixing bolt part No. : 91551-80650(2 pcs)
Remove the 8 bolts, front drive plate spacer, drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly, and rear drive plate spacer.
REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
Remove the engine wire.
INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND
Install the engine onto an engine stand with the bolts.
REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Hanger |
| *2 | No .2 Engine Hanger |
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 engine hangers.