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Remove the engine cover (A).
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To avoid damage, remove the engine cover on room temperature.
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To avoid damage of the engine cover, do not disengage both front and rear mounting point at the same time.
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
To release the fuel system pressure before removing the engine assembly, start the engine with the fuel pump relay removed. And then turn off the ignition switch after engine stops.
Remove the engine cover (A).
To avoid damage, remove the engine cover on room temperature.
To avoid damage of the engine cover, do not disengage both front and rear mounting point at the same time.
Remove the air duct (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)
Disconnect the battery terminals (A). The negative terminal first.
Tightening torque
(+) terminal:
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
(-) terminal:
4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)
Remove the battery (A) after removing the mounting bracket (B).
Tightening torque :
8.8 ~ 13.7N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1lb-ft)
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect the AFS (Air Flow Sensor) connector (A).
Disconnect the breather hose ( B).
Disconnect the air intake hose (C) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (D).
Tightening torque
Hose clamp bolt:
2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)
Air cleaner assembly bolts:
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
Install the air intake hose while the center of the mark of hose must be in line with the throttle body rib.
Disconnect the front connector (A) wiring clip and then remove the battery tray (B).
Tightening torque:
8.8 ~ 13.7N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1lb-ft)
Remove the under covers (A, B).
Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
When removing the under cover (B), unfasten the mounting bracket bolts and then remove the under cover and mounting bracket assembly.
Disconnect the power steering fluid return hose (A) for drain the fluid. (HPS only) (Refer to ST group)
Loosen the drain plug, and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to help drain the coolant faster. (Refer to Cooling system in this group)
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and the low pressure pipe (A). (Refer to Air conditioning system in HA Group.)
Disconnect the (+) cable (A) from the fuse/relay box and the front connector (B). Then remove the wiring protector (C).
Disconnect the ECM connector (A) from the ECM, the fuse box connector (B) from the fuse/relay box and the engine ground line (C). Then remove the wiring protector (D).
Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors, control cable and hoses from the transaxle. (Refer to AT or MT group).
Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (A). (Refer to AT group)
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hoses (A).
Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) hose (B).
Disconnect the pressure hose (A). (HPS only) (Refe to ST group)
Disconnect the power steering oil pressure switch connector (A) and the bracket (B). (HPS only) (Refe to ST group)
Disconnect the suction hose (A). (HPS only) (Refe to ST group)
Disconnect the front oxygen sensor connector (A) and then remove it from the bracket.
Remove the front muffler ( A).
Tightening torque:
39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
Remove the steering u-joint mounting bolt (A). (Refer to ST group – “Steering gear box”)
Remove the front wheels. (Refer to SS group)
Remove the lower arms (A). (Refer to SS group – “Front lower arm”)
Remove the stabilizer bar links (A). (Refer to SS group – “Front stabilizer bar”)
Remove the tie rod ends (A). (Refer to ST group – “Steering gear box”)
Disconnect the drive shafts from the axle hubs. (Refer to DS group – “Front driveshaft”)
Remove the roll rod bracket (A).
Tightening torque
Bolt (B):
107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
Bolts (C):
49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Remove the roll rod mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)
Support the sub frame (A) with a floor jack, and then remove the sub frame mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts:
156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolts :
44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
After removing the sub frame mounting bolts and nuts, the engine and transaxle assembly may fall down, so support them securely with floor jack.
Verify that the hoses and connectors are disconnected before removing the engine and transaxle assembly.
Disconnect the ground line (A), and then remove the engine mounting support bracket (B).
Tightening torque
Nut (C):
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
Bolt (D) and nuts (E):
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
Disconnect the ground line (A).
Disconnect the cover (A) and then remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
Lower the engine and transaxle assembly using a floor jack and then remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
When remove the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
