ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER

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  3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

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  4. 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.

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  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

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  6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  7. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. B008H0P

      Remove the 2 screws, 4 bolts, 8 clips and No. 1 engine under cover assembly.

  9. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


    1. B008HSC

      Remove the 3 clips and rear engine under cover RH.

  10. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


    1. B008HMZ

      Remove the 2 clips and rear engine under cover LH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER LH

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  12. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  13. DRAIN ENGINE OIL

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  14. DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID


  15. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)

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  16. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY


    1. B008HPM

      Slide the 2 hose clamps and disconnect the water by-pass hose and No. 2 water by-pass hose from the radiator reservoir assembly.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reservoir assembly.

  17. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

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  18. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

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  19. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet.

  20. DISCONNECT COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY


    1. B008J8Q

      Detach the wire harness clamp and disconnect the cooler compressor connector.

    2. B008JD1

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    3. B008IW4

      Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and disconnect the compressor assembly with pulley from the engine.

      Tech Tips

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

  21. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND HOSE

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  22. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  23. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  24. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  25. REMOVE BATTERY

  26. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY

  27. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  28. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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  29. REMOVE BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT

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  30. REMOVE ECM

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  31. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. B008HSS

      Slide the hose clamp and disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the cylinder head sub-assembly.

  32. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B008J6B

      Remove the No 1 fuel pipe clamp, and then disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

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  33. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND HOSE


    1. B008I2K

      Detach the 2 wire harness clamps and remove the bolt.

    2. B008HY5

      Disconnect the 3 No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly connectors and remove the nut.

    3. B008JDT

      Detach the 2 claws and slide the engine wire, and then disconnect the engine wire from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

    4. B008I97

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire from the body.

    5. B008J27

      Remove the nut and disconnect the engine wire and engine room main wire from the positive (+) battery terminal.

    6. B008GXO

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the bond cable from the cylinder head cover assembly.

    7. Detach the wire harness clamp to disconnect the bond cable from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.

    8. B008J29

      Slide the hose clamp and disconnect the connector tube hose from the air tube.

    9. B008IS7

      Slide the 2 clamps and disconnect the heater water outlet hose and heater water inlet hose from the heater core.

    10. B008IO4

      Slide the clamp and disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose from the purge VSV.

  34. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B008IRI

      Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control cable bracket.

    3. B008JER

      Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    4. Remove the bolt and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the rear engine mounting insulator.

      B008HARC02
      *A for 2WD *B for AWD

  35. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  36. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  37. DISCONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  38. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  39. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  40. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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  41. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  42. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  43. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  44. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  45. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  46. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  47. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  48. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  49. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

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  50. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

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  51. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  52. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR


    1. for AWD:

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  53. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

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  54. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER


    1. B008JFA

      Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

  55. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT

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  56. REMOVE FRONT LOWER ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT (for 2WD)


    1. B008H8P

      Remove the 2 bolts and front lower engine mounting bracket reinforcement.

  57. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH


    1. B008HPT

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement LH.

  58. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH


    1. B008ICL

      Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member reinforcement RH.

  59. REMOVE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR BRACKET


    1. B008GLS

      Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.

    2. Detach the clamp to disconnect the fuel tube from the air fuel ratio sensor bracket

    3. Remove the bolt and air fuel ratio sensor bracket.

  60. INSTALL ENGINE HANGER


    1. B008H6AC01
      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger
      *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger

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

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

      Tech Tips

      No. 1 Engine Hanger

      12281-37031

      12281-37060
      No. 2 Engine Hanger

      12282-37021

      12282-37050
      Bolt 91552-81050

  61. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE


    1. Set an engine lifter underneath the engine.

      Note

      Place the engine on wooden blocks or equivalent so that the engine is level.

    2. B008GTM

      Remove the 6 bolts and front crossmember sub-assembly.

    3. B008JFZ

      Remove the through bolt, nut and front engine mounting insulator.

    4. B008JBU

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

    5. B008IV9

      Remove the through bolt and nut, and disconnect the engine mounting insulator LH.

    6. B008JLM

      Remove the 6 bolts and front suspension member rear brace RH and LH.

    7. B008JKJ

      Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

    8. 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.

      • While lowering the engine from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.

    9. Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine with a chain block.

    10. B008H12

      Remove the through bolt, nut and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the engine.

      Note

      Do not damage any engine or transaxle components.

      Tech Tips

      Raise the engine with transaxle while keeping it level.

  62. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  63. DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

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  64. REMOVE NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. B008H5F

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the No. 3 water by-pass pipe.

    2. B008J4L

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the oil cooler.

    3. Detach the 2 clamps to remove the No. 5 water by-pass hose.

  65. DISCONNECT NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE

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  66. DISCONNECT NO. 2 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE

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  67. REMOVE OIL COOLER

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  68. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER BRACKET

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  69. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

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  70. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  71. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

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  72. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Set the height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, and then set the engine lifter to the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

      Note

      Using rope, attachments or equivalent tools, firmly secure the continuously variable transaxle assembly to the engine lifter.

    2. Remove the continuously variable transaxle assembly.


  73. FIX ENGINE ASSEMBLY


    1. Using wooden blocks or plate lift attachments, set the engine on a flat surface.

      Note


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

      • Never install attachments to the oil pan of the engine assembly or continuously variable transaxle assembly as doing so may deform the oil pan.

      • Perform this step while supporting the engine assembly using a sling device and chain block.

  74. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  75. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE


    1. Remove the engine wire from the engine.

  76. INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND

    Note


    • 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.

    • 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.


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

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 engine hangers.

  77. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear engine mounting insulator.

      B008H61C01
      *A for 2WD *B for AWD

  78. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

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


    1. B008IBJ

      Remove the bolt and radiator reservoir bracket.

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

  79. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.


    1. B008HJN

      Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting insulator LH.