Repair procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

NOTE:

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).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover
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Disconnect the battery terminals (A). Disconnect the negative terminal first.
Tightening torque

(+) terminal:

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

(-) terminal (without battery sensor):

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

(-) terminal (with battery sensor):

4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft)
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
1. Remove the air duct (B).
2. Disconnect the breather hose (C).
3. Disconnect the air intake hose and then remove the air cleaner assembly (D).
  Tightening torque
  
  Hose clamp bolt:
  
  2.9 ~ 4.9N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6lb-ft)
  
  Air cleaner assembly bolts:
  
  7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Battery Terminals, Air Duct, Breather Hose And Air Cleaner Assembly
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  NOTE:
  - Install the air intake hose while the plate of the hose clamp must be in line with the stopper of the hose.
  - Install the air intake hose while the groove of hose must be matched to the protrusion of the throttle body.
  Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Hose Installation Position
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Disconnect the ECM connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying ECM Connector
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Remove the ECM (A) and then remove the battery (B).
Tightening torque

ECM bracket bolts & nut:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Identifying ECM And Battery
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Remove the battery tray (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Battery Tray
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Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Under Cover
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Fig 8: Identifying Under Cover
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Loosen the drain plug, and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed. (Refer to COOLANT .
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).

Fig 9: Identifying Radiator Upper Hose
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Fig 10: Identifying Radiator Lower Hose
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Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe (A). (Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .

Fig 11: Identifying High And Low Pressure Pipe
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Disconnect the (+) cable (A), connector (B) from the fuse/relay box.

Fig 12: Identifying Fuse/Relay Box (+) Cable And Connector
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Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps, and remove the wiring and protectors from the cylinder head and intake manifold.
1. The A/C compressor switch connector (A) and the alternator connector (B)
  
  Fig 13: Identifying A/C Compressor Switch Connector And Alternator Connector
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2. The intake OCV (Oil control valve) connector (A) and the exhaust OCV (Oil control valve) connector (B)
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Intake And Exhaust Oil Control Valve Connector
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3. The ignition coil connectors (A), the injector extension connector (B), the VIS (Variable intake system) connector (C) and the PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) connector (D)
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Ignition Coil Connectors, Injector Extension Connector, VIS Connector And PCSV Connector
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4. The FPCV (Fuel pressure control valve) connector (A), the intake CMPS (Camshaft position sensor) connector (B) and the exhaust CMPS (Camshaft position sensor) connector (C)
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Pressure Control Valve Connector, Intake And Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
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5. The oxygen sensor connectors (A) and the condenser connector (B)
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Connectors And Condenser Connector
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6. The ECTS (Engine coolant temperature sensor) connector (A)
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
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7. The ETC (Electronic throttle control) connector (A) and the MAPS (Manifold absolute pressure sensor) & IATS (Intake air temperature sensor) connector (B)
  
  Fig 19: Identifying Electronic Throttle Control Connector And MAPS & IATS Connector
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8. The knock sensor connector (A), the CKPS (Crankshaft position sensor) connector (B), the front connector (C), the starter connector (D) and the oil pressure connector (E)
  
  Fig 20: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector, CKPS Connector, Front Connector, Starter Connector And Oil Pressure Connector
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Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle. (Refer to REMOVAL or REMOVAL .
Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) hose (B).

Fig 21: Identifying Fuel Hose And Purge Control Solenoid Valve Hose
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Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the heater hose (B).

Fig 22: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Heater Hose
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NOTE: Install the heater hoses as shown illustrations.

Fig 23: Installing Heater Hoses
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A). (Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 24: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses
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Remove the front muffler (A) after removing the rear oxygen sensor connector from the bracket.
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

Fig 25: Identifying Front Muffler
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Remove the steering u-joint mounting bolt (A). (Refer to REPLACEMENT .

Fig 26: Identifying Steering U-Joint Mounting Bolt
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Remove the front wheels. (Refer to REPAIR PROCEDURES
Remove the lower arms. (Refer to REPLACEMENT .

Fig 27: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolt
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Remove the stabilizer bar links. (Refer to REPLACEMENT .

Fig 28: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Links And Mounting Nut
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Remove the tie rod ends (A). (Refer to REPLACEMENT .

Fig 29: Identifying Tie Rod Ends And Mounting Nut
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Disconnect the drive shafts from the axle hubs. (Refer to REPLACEMENT .
Remove the roll rod bracket (A).
Tightening torque

Nut (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)

Fig 30: Identifying Roll Rod Bracket, Mounting Bolts And Nut
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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)

Fig 31: Identifying Roll Rod Mounting Support Bracket
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Support the sub frame (A) with a floor jack, and then remove the sub frame mounting bolts and nuts. (Refer to REPLACEMENT .
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)

Fig 32: Identifying Sub Frame, Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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NOTE:
- After removing the sub frame mounting bolts and nuts, the engine and transaxle assembly may fall downward. Securely support the assemblies 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

Ground line bolt:

10.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Nut (C):

78.5 ~ 98.1N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3lb-ft)

Bolt (D) and nuts (E):

58.8 ~ 73.5N.m (6.0 ~ 7.5kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 54.2lb-ft)

Fig 33: Identifying Ground Line, Engine Mounting Support Bracket, Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Disconnect the ground line (A), and then remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (B).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 34: Identifying Ground Line And Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.

Fig 35: Identifying Engine And Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION: When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.