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2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
The engine assembly with transmission is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair information, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop.

NOTICE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Service and Repair

3. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

Fuel System: Precaution

4. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

7. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

13. DRAIN ENGINE OIL Replacement

14. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

15. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID Replacement

16. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

17. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the retainer on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
Attempting to disengage both front and rear retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

18. REMOVE INLET NO. 2 AIR CLEANER

(a) Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and vacuum hose clamp.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and inlet No. 2 air cleaner.

19. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

20. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

21. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the wire harness clamp, connector, vacuum hose and No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.

22. REMOVE BATTERY

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





(b) Loosen the nut and remove the bolt.

(c) Remove the battery and battery tray.

23. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER

(a) Disengage the pin and remove the inlet No. 1 air cleaner.





24. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the claw and disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and intake air resonator sub-assembly.

25. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH

(a) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH.





26. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and engine moving control rod bracket with engine moving control rod.





27. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD

(a) Remove the bolt and engine moving control rod from the engine moving control rod bracket.





HINT
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine moving control rod is necessary.

28. SEPARATE EARTH WIRE

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the earth wire from the engine assembly.





29. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE

(a) Disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose.





30. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE

(a) Disconnect the union to check valve hose from the brake booster.





31. DISCONNECT INLET RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Remove the hose clamp to separate the air fuel ratio sensor wire from the inlet radiator hose.





(b) Remove the hose clamp to separate the No. 3 water by-pass hose from the inlet radiator hose.

(c) Disconnect the inlet radiator hose.

32. DISCONNECT OUTLET RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Disconnect the outlet radiator hose.





33. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

(a) Disconnect the No. 3 water by-pass hose from the transmission oil cooler.





34. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE

(a) Disconnect the inlet heater water hose.





35. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the water hose sub-assembly.





36. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY Removal

37. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

(a) Remove the No. 1 relay block cover.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the wire clamp.





(c) Using a screwdriver, unlock the claw and separate the engine wire from the engine room relay block.

(d) Disconnect the 4 connectors.





(e) Using a screwdriver, unlock the claw and separate the engine wire from the engine room relay block.

(f) Pull up the lever to disconnect the ECM connector.





(g) Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.

38. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET

(a) Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.





(b) Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner bracket from the battery carrier.

39. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

40. DISCONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE

(a) Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.





(b) 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.





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NOTICE:
* 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.

41. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE Removal

42. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

43. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET Removal

44. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

45. SECURE STEERING WHEEL Removal

46. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

47. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH Removal

48. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

49. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

50. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

52. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

53. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal

54. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

55. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

56. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

57. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

58. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

59. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH Removal

60. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

61. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket.





62. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly.





63. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT

(a) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the removable locations of the 6 torque converter setting bolts and remove each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.





HINT
There will be one black colored bolt.

64. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

(a) Set the engine lifter.





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NOTICE:
* 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.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and frame side rail plates RH and LH.





(c) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member rear braces RH and LH.

(d) Operate the engine lifter, then remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.

NOTICE:
* 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.

(e) Install the engine hangers Installation.

65. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Removal

66. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Removal

67. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH Removal

68. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER Removal

69. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector and 2 clamps.





(b) Disconnect the 2 clamps and vacuum switching valve connector.





(c) Remove the bolt and disconnect the front engine mounting insulator.

(d) Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator LH.





(e) Remove the nut and disconnect the engine mounting insulator RH.





(f) Remove the front frame assembly.

70. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and front engine mounting insulator assembly.





HINT
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator assembly is necessary.

71. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH

(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs from the front frame assembly.





(b) Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator LH.

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

72. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH

(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs from the front frame assembly.





(b) Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator RH.

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

73. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE

(a) Remove the engine wire from the engine with transaxle.

74. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Removal

75. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.





76. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and drive shaft bearing bracket.





77. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

78. INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND

(a) Install the engine onto an engine stand with the bolts.
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