Repair Procedures: Removal

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.
For release the fuel system pressure before remove the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay. And then turn off the ignition switch after engine stops.

Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
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).

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Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).

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Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")
Disconnect the wire harness connectors, control cables.
(Refer to Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) System - "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")
Disconnect the heater hoses (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).

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Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).

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Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (A).

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Disconnect the wiring harness from the transaxle assembly.

Disconnect the fuse box main wiring connector (A).

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Disconnect the ground cable (A) and then remove the wiring protector (B).

Tightening torque

Ground cable:

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

Wiring protector:

6.9 - 10.9 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the fuse box wiring cable (A).

Tightening torque:

7.8 - 10.9 N.m (0.8 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.9 - 8.0 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the front muffler.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")
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)

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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)

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Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension system - "SUB FRAME ")
Support the engine and transaxle assembly with 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)

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Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

78.0 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the transaxle ground line (A).

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Remove the LH front wheel guard.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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Remove the engine and transaxle assembly (A) by lifting vehicle.

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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.