Repair Procedures: Removal

Engine removal is not required for this procedure.

NOTE:

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

Information

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the RH front wheel.
Remove the RH under cover.
Remove the engine cover.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Drain engine oil and remove the oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PAN ")
Remove the engine mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
(Refer to Timing System - "CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY ")
Remove the water pump.
(Refer to Cooling System - "WATER PUMP ")
Remove the A/C compressor.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")
Remove the front engine hanger (A).

Fig 1: Removing Front Engine Hanger
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Remove the alternator.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "ALTERNATOR ")
Remove the timing chain cover (A) by gently prying the gaps between the cylinder head and cylinder block.

Fig 2: Removing Timing Chain Cover

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NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover.
Do not disassemble the oil pump (A) from timing chain cover because it is supplied as timing chain cover & oil pump assembly.

Fig 3: Disassembling Oil Pump From Timing Chain Cover

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