ENGINE ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL

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CAUTION:

1. Do not disconnect any part of the fuel system until you have discharged the fuel system pressure.
   
2. Even after discharging the fuel pressure, place a cloth or equivalent over fittings as you separate them to reduce risk of fuel spray on yourself or in the engine compartment.
   

1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
   

   CAUTION:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
   

3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
   

4. Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch OFF.
   

   HINT:

   DTC P0171/25 (system too lean) may be set.

5. Crank the engine again, then check that the engine does not start.
   

6. Loosen the fuel tank cap, then discharge the pressure in the fuel tank completely.
   

7. Connect the fuel pump connector.
   

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

1. Remove the radiator cap.
   

2. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs and radiator drain plug, and then the coolant.
   

   HINT:

   Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

   
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the engine under cover.
   

2. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a container.
   

1. Disconnect the windshield washer hose.
   

2. Remove the 4 bolts and hood.
   

1. Remove the 2 nuts and the V-bank cover.
   

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
   

2. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
   

3. Remove the 2 wire harness clamps.
   

4. Loosen the 2 hose clamps.
   

5. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner.
   

1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
   

2. Remove the 2 screws.
   

3. Pull the radiator grille in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 5 claws and remove the radiator grille.
   

1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
   

2. Detach the claw and remove the deflector.
   

1. Remove the 3 bolts and oil reservoir.
   

2. Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator tank upper.
   

3. Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.
   

4. Remove the drive belt (Click here).
   

5. Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.
   

6. Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the fluid coupling fan.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the radiator core.

7. Remove the fan pulley from the water pump.
   

1. While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, remove the V-ribbed belt from the belt tensioner.
   

1. Remove the 4 bolts and fan with fluid coupling.
   

1. Disconnect the 2 front airbag sensor connectors.
   

2. Using a clip remover, detach the 4 clamps from the radiator side as shown in the illustration.
   

   HINT:

   Tape the clip remover tip before use.

3. Remove the 4 bolts and radiator.
   

1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
   

2. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the vane pump.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not hit other parts with the pulley when separating the vane pump.

   HINT:

   The vane pump is suspended securely.

1. Remove the nut and generator wire.
   

2. Disconnect the generator connector.
   

3. Remove the 2 bolts, adjusting bar and generator.
   

1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
   

2. Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel pipe.
   

   NOTICE:

   
   
   1. 
      
   2. Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this procedure, Clean if necessary. Foreign matter can affect the quick connector O-ring's seal between the fuel pipe and fuel delivery pipe.
      
   3. Do not use any tool in this procedure.
      
   4. Do not bend or twist the nylon tube.
      
   5. Keep the plug free from foreign objects.
      
   6. To protect the fuel pipe, cover it with a plastic bag after checking.
      
   7. When the fuel pipe and fuel delivery pipe are stuck, pinch the nylon tube with your fingers, and turn it carefully to free and then disconnect the fuel pipe.
      

1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
   

2. Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel pipe.
   

   NOTICE:

   
   
   1. 
      
   2. Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this procedure, Clean if necessary. Foreign matter can affect the quick connector O-ring's seal between the fuel pipe and fuel delivery pipe.
      
   3. Do not use any tool in this procedure.
      
   4. Do not bend or twist the nylon tube.
      
   5. Keep the plug free from foreign objects.
      
   6. To protect the fuel pipe, cover it with a plastic bag after checking.
      
   7. When the fuel pipe and fuel pressure regulator are stuck, pinch the nylon tube with fingers, and turn it carefully to free and then disconnect the fuel pipe.
      

1. Disconnect the hater water inlet hoses.
   

2. Disconnect the heater water outlet hose.
   

1. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hose.
   

2. Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose.
   

3. Disconnect the ventilation hose.
   

4. Disconnect the 2 VSV connectors.
   

5. Disconnect the throttle body with motor connector.
   

6. Separate the 3 wire harness clamps and hose clamp.
   

7. Remove the 2 bolts and throttle body bracket.
   

8. Remove the bolt and oil baffle plate.
   

9. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 surge tank stays.
   

10. Remove the 2 nuts.
    

11. Using an 8 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts, intake air surge tank and gasket.
    

1. Disconnect the ECM connectors from the cabin:
   
   

   1. Remove the glove compartment door.
      

   2. Disconnect the 4 ECM connectors.
      

   3. Disconnect the 4WD control ECU connector.
      

2. Remove the bolt and clamp, and disconnect the ground wire.
   

3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire from the frame.
   

4. Pull out the engine wire from the cabin.
   

5. Remove the engine room relay block cover (upper).
   

6. Remove the engine room relay block cover (side).
   
   

   1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the relay block cover.
      

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

7. Remove the nut and disconnect the cable from the engine room junction block.
   

8. Disconnect the 2 engine room junction block connectors and disconnect the wire clamp.
   

9. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire clamp from the engine mounting bracket front LH
   

10. Disconnect the 2 A/F sensor connectors.
    

11. Disconnect the A.D.D. connector.
    

1. Disconnect the ground cable from the cylinder block.
   

1. Remove the 2 nuts, pipe support and exhaust pipe.
   

1. Remove the front tires.
   

2. Remove the 10 clips and RH and LH fender seals.
   

1. Remove the 10 clips and RH and LH fender seals.
   

1. Remove the 6 nuts, exhaust manifold and gasket.
   

1. Remove the 6 nuts, exhaust manifold and gasket.
   

1. Disconnect the starter connector.
   

2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
   

3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
   

1. 4WD:
   Remove the automatic transmission from the vehicle (Click here).
   

2. 2WD:
   Remove the automatic transmission from the vehicle (Click here ).
   

1. 4WD:
   Remove the manual transmission from the vehicle (Click here).
   

2. 2WD:
   Remove the manual transmission from the vehicle (Click here).
   

1. Place matchmarks on the clutch cover and flywheel.
   

2. Loosen each set bolt one turn at a time until spring tension is released.
   

3. Remove the 6 set bolts and pull off the clutch cover.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not drop the clutch disc.

NOTICE:

Keep the lining part of the clutch disc, pressure plate and surface of the flywheel away from oil and foreign matter.

1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
   

   SST

   09213-54015   (91651-60855)
   09330-00021  
   

2. Remove the 8 bolts, front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not reuse the bolts.

1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
   

   SST

   09213-54015   (91651-60855)
   09330-00021  
   

2. Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not reuse the bolts.

1. Install the 2 engine hangers with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
   

   Engine hanger part No. :

   Item	Part No
   No. 1 Engine hanger	12281-31070
   No. 2 Engine hanger	12282-31050
   Bolt	91671-10825

   Torque:

   33 N*m{ 336 kgf*cm , 24 ft.*lbf }

2. Attach the engine sling device and chain block to the engine hangers.
   

3. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts, holding the engine mounting bracket and frame.
   

4. Lift the engine out of the vehicle carefully.
   

   NOTICE:

   Make sure to disconnect all the wires, hoses and cables from the engine. Keep the disconnected wires, hoses and cables off of the engine.

1. Place the engine assembly onto the stand.
   

1. Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting bracket with engine mounting insulator.
   

1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket with engine mounting insulator.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 idler pulleys.
   

1. Remove the bolt and idler pulley.
   

1. Remove the 3 bolts and idler pulley.
   

1. Remove the 5 bolts and V-ribbed belt tensioner.
   

1. Remove the 3 nuts, water inlet with thermostat and gasket.
   

1. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 oil filter bracket and gasket.
   

1. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
   

2. Remove the 10 bolts, intake manifold and 2 gaskets.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 camshaft timing oil control valves.
   

1. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
   

2. Disconnect the heater hose.
   

3. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, water by-pass joint and 2 gaskets.
   

4. Remove the O-ring from the water outlet pipe.
   

1. Remove the 2 nuts, oil filler cap housing and gasket.
   

1. Remove the bolt and ignition coil.
   

1. Remove the oil dipstick gauge.
   

2. Remove the bolt and pull out the oil dipstick gauge guide.
   

3. Remove the O-ring from the oil dipstick gauge guide.