Repair Procedures: Removal
- Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift.
(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
- 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.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Disconnect the battery positive terminal.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "REMOVAL ")
- Remove the engine control module (ECM).
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")
- 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 radiator upper hose (A).
- Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
- Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
- Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).
Tightening torque:
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)
- Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")
- Remove the engine wiring connector and harness.
- Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A).
- 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)
- Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
- Remove the front muffler.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")
- Remove the propeller shaft. [AWD type]
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
- Support the engine and transaxle assembly on a lift table.
- Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).
Tightening torque:
10.8-13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0-10.1 lb.ft)
- Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0-12.0 kgf.m, 72.3-86.8 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Do not reuse nuts.
- Disconnect the transaxle ground cable (A).
Tightening torque:
10.8-13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0-10.1 lb.ft)
- Remove the service cover (A).
- Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)
- 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.