Engine Unit: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
- REMOVE HOOD
- REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 3 nuts and wiper arm and blade assemblies.
- Apply gummed tape at the bottom of the front windshield glass to protect it.
- Remove the head to cowl top seal.
- Remove the clip, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver. Remove the RH and LH ventilator louvers.
- Disconnect the wiper motor connector and wire.
- Remove the 5 bolts and wiper motor with the wiper link.
- Remove the 9 bolts and outer cowl top panel.
- REMOVE BATTERY AND TRAY
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND AIR CLEANER CASE
- Disconnect the MAF meter connector and wire clamp.
- Disconnect the these hoses:
- EVAP hose from EVAP pipe
- PCV hose from LH cylinder head cover
- Disconnect the 2 clamps, and disconnect the air cleaner cap from the air cleaner case.
- Loosen the 2 hose clamps, and disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable from the clamp.
- Remove the air cleaner cap with the hose.
- Remove the air filter.
- Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
- REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
- Disconnect the cable from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the connector and clamp.
- Remove the 2 bolts, nut and actuator.
- REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION BRACE
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- Disconnect the engine wire.
- Disconnect the 2 heater hoses.
- Remove the 4 nuts and front upper suspension brace.
- DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND CLAMP
- Generator wire, connector and clamp
- 2 ground strap connectors from RH fender apron Ground strap from LH fender apron
- Noise filter connector on LH fender apron
- Battery negative (-) cable
- 2 connectors from engine room junction block
- DISCONNECT HOSES
- Brake booster vacuum hose from air intake chamber
- Heater hose from intake manifold
- Heater hose from water inlet housing
- Fuel inlet hose from fuel pipeCAUTION: Perform disconnecting operations of the fuel tube connector (quick type) after observing the precautions. (See FUEL SYSTEM )
- Purge hose from pipe on emission control valve set
- 2 vacuum hoses from vacuum tank for ACIS
- Upper radiator hose from water outlet
- Lower radiator hose from water inlet pipe
- 2 A/T cooler hoses from 2 pipes on transaxle
- DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM THROTTLE BODY
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CABIN
- Remove the ECM. (See FUEL SYSTEM )
- Remove the 2 nuts holding the engine wire retainer to the cowl panel.
- Pull out the engine wire.
- REMOVE GENERATOR FROM ENGINE (See CHARGING SYSTEM )
- REMOVE AC COMPRESSOR FROM ENGINE (See COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH )
- DISCONNECT A/T SHIFT CONTROL CABLE FROM TRANSAXLE
- REMOVE No. 2 FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
- Remove the 2 bolts holding the No. 2 front exhaust pipe to the WU-TWC.
- Remove the 2 bolts holding the No. 2 front exhaust pipe to the front exhaust pipe.
- Remove the No. 2 front exhaust pipe and 2 gaskets.
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
- Remove the 2 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the RH exhaust manifold.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 springs holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe and 2 gaskets.
- REMOVE RH FENDER APRON SEAL
- DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINKS (See STABILIZER BAR )
- 2WD: REMOVE DRIVE SHAFTS (See FRONT AXLE SHAFTS (FWD) )
- 4WD: REMOVE DRIVE SHAFTS (See FRONT AXLE SHAFTS (AWD) )
- 4WD: REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT (See PROPELLER SHAFT )
- DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See TILT STEERING COLUMN )
- DISCONNECT VSV FROM FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the front frame assembly.
- Disconnect the VSV connector and clamp.
- Remove the screw and disconnect the VSV.
- DISCONNECT PS HOSE FROM PS OIL RESERVOIR
- DISCONNECT PS HOSE FROM PS RESERVOIR PIPE
- DISCONNECT A/T OIL COOLER PIPE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the pipe from the front frame assembly.
- DISCONNECT FENDER APRON SEALS
Remove the screws and turn over the front side of the LH and RH fender liners.
- ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS
- Install the No. 2 engine hanger in the correct direction. Part No.: No. 2 engine hanger 12282-20020 Bolt 91642-80825
- Torque: 19.5 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
- Attach the sling device to the engine hangers.CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
- Install the No. 2 engine hanger in the correct direction. Part No.: No. 2 engine hanger 12282-20020 Bolt 91642-80825
- REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD AND No. 2 RH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 4 bolts, control rod and mounting bracket.
- REMOVE LOWER BRACES
Remove the 8 bolts and 4 lower braces.
- REMOVE ENGINE, TRANSAXLE AND FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY FROM VEHICLE
Lower the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.
NOTE: Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables. - DISCONNECT PS VANE PUMP FROM ENGINE
- Disconnect the PS oil pressure switch connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the PS pressure tube.
- Loosen the 2 bolts, and remove the drive belt.
- Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the PS vane pump from the engine.
- 4WD:REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER
Remove the 4 bolts and stabilizer.
- 4WD: REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the PS hose from the pipe.
- Remove the 2 bolts, nut and PS gear assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 3 bolts holding the front engine mounting insulator to the front frame assembly.
- Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting absorber.
- Remove the 4 bolts holding the transaxle to the LH engine mounting insulator.
- Remove the nut holding the rear engine mounting bracket to the rear engine mounting insulator.
- Remove the front frame assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR FROM ENGINE
Remove the 4 bolts and mounting insulator.
- REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FROM ENGINE
Remove the 4 bolts and the mounting bracket.
- 2WD: SEPARATE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE (See OVERHAUL - U140E & U140F )
- 4WD: SEPARATE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE (See OVERHAUL - U140E & U140F )