Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
To release the fuel system pressure before removing the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay, and then turn off the ignition switch when the engine stops.

Information

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Disconnect the wire harness connectors and control cables from the transaxle.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).

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Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).

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Disconnect the heater hose (A).

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Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).

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Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")

Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness from the engine room.

Remove the engine control module (ECM).
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
Disconnect the fuse box main wiring connector (A).

Remove the main wiring protector (B).

Tightening torque:

4.9 - 7.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft, 43.4 - 69.4 lb.in)

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Disconnect the front connector (A).
Disconnect the fuse box wiring cable (B).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 10.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.0 lb.ft)
Remove the battery wiring protector (C).
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 9.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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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)

Bolt (C): 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Always use a new bolt (B).
Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

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Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
Remove the front muffler.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")
Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the propeller shaft in case of the 4WD vehicle type.
(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")
Support the engine and transaxle assembly on a lift table.
Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the transaxle ground cable (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb.ft)

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Remove the service cover (A).

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Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
NOTE:
- Before removing the engine and transaxle assembly, make sure hoses and wire connectors are disconnected.
- When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.