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Engine Assembly: Removal

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  1. PRECAUTION 

    See PRECAUTION

  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the 2 clips on the rear of the cover and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
    NOTE: Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
    Fig 1: Identifying V-Bank Cover Clips
    G05749453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 
    1. Remove the 9 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cool Air Intake Duct Seal Clips
    G05749454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 
    1. Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.
      Fig 3: Identifying Engine Room Side Cover LH Clips
      G05749455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH 
    1. Remove the 3 clips and engine room side cover RH
  6. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  7. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  (See REPLACEMENT )
  8. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    See FUEL SYSTEM

  9. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 4: Identifying Engine Room Side Cover RH Clips
    G05749456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  12. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  13. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  14. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  15. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover air guide bracket.
  17. DRAIN ENGINE OIL  (See REPLACEMENT )
  18. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  19. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 5: Locating Engine Under Cover Air Guide Bracket Bolts
    G05749457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET 
    1. Remove the bolt, clip and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.
  21. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 6: Locating Air Cleaner Inlet Bolt
    G05749458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 clamps and disconnect the vacuum hose.
      Fig 7: Identifying Vacuum Hose Clamps
      G05749459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the clamp and disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
    Fig 8: Locating Air Cleaner Case Bolts
    G05749460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. DISCONNECT RESERVE TANK OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the reserve tank outlet hose
    Fig 9: Locating Reserve Tank Outlet Hose
    G05749461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No 1 radiator hose
    Fig 10: Locating No 1 Radiator Hose
    G05749462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.
    Fig 11: Locating No 2 Radiator Hose
    G05749463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. DISCONNECT NO. 2 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 oil cooler inlet hose.
  27. DISCONNECT NO. 2 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 oil cooler outlet hose
    Fig 12: Locating Oil Cooler Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
    G05749464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A 
    1. Disconnect the heater inlet water hose A
  29. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A 
    1. Disconnect the heater outlet water hose A.
    Fig 13: Locating Heater Inlet Water Hose And Outlet Water Hose
    G05749465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the vacuum hose assembly from the hose clamp.
    2. Disconnect the vacuum hose assembly from the intake air surge tank assembly
    Fig 14: Locating Vacuum Hose Assembly
    G05749466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose.
    Fig 15: Locating Fuel Vapor Feed Hose
    G05749467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. DISCONNECT NO. 3 FUEL HOSE 
    1. Remove the 2 fuel pipe clamps.
      Fig 16: Locating Fuel Pipe Clamps
      G05749468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pinch the fuel tube connector and then pull out the No 3 fuel hose.
      Fig 17: Identifying Fuel Tube Connector
      G05749469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
      • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
      • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
      • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
      • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the hose.
  33. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL HOSE 
    1. Remove the 2 fuel pipe clamps.
      Fig 18: Locating Fuel Pipe Clamps
      G05749470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pinch the 2 fuel tube connector and then pull out the No. 1 fuel hose
      NOTE:
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
      • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
      • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
      • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
      • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the hose.
      Fig 19: Identifying Fuel Tube Connector
      G05749471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Lift up the retainer to release its lock.
    4. Pinch the 2 fuel tube connectors and then pull out the No. 1 fuel hose
      Fig 20: Pulling Out Fuel Hose
      G05749472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
      • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
      • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
      • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
      • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the hose.
  34. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  35. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  36. REMOVE BATTERY  (See REMOVAL )
  37. REMOVE NO. 1 BATTERY TRAY SUPPORT 
  38. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  39. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY  (See REMOVAL )
  40. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
  41. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM ECU COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  42. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the 3 connectors and connector clamp
      Fig 21: Locating Wire Harness Connectors And Connector Clamp
      G05750428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the claw and disconnect the No 4 connector holder
      Fig 22: Disconnecting Connector Holder
      G05750429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the 5 connectors and grommet from the ECM box
      Fig 23: Locating Connectors And Grommet
      G05749475Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the nut, and disconnect the battery positive (+) cable and clamp from the battery.
    5. Remove the No. 1 engine room relay block cover.
      Fig 24: Locating Battery Positive Cable Nut
      G05749476Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the nut
      Fig 25: Locating Wire Harness Nut
      G05749477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Disconnect the clamp, detach the 2 claws and disconnect the wire harness from the No. 1 relay block.
      Fig 26: Disconnecting Wire Harness
      G05749478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable.
      Fig 27: Locating Ground Cable Bolt
      G05750433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the clamp and ground cable
      Fig 28: Locating Ground Cable With Bolt And Clamp
      G05750434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Disconnect the power steering wire harness.
      1. Remove bolt (A) to disconnect the earth wire from the bracket
      2. Remove the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the bracket
      3. Disconnect 2 connectors (B) and (C) from the power steering link assembly
      4. Release the lock of connector (D) and disconnect connector (D) from the power steering link assembly
      Fig 29: Disconnecting Power Steering Wire Harness
      G05753085Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable
  43. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  44. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  45. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  46. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 30: Locating Ground Cable Bolt
    G05749482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE  (See REMOVAL )
  48. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
  49. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  50. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  51. REMOVE OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  52. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  53. SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  54. SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT.

    Perform the same procedure for the LH side

  55. SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  56. SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE RH 

    HINT

    Perform the same procedure for the LH side.

  57. SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  58. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  59. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 

    See REMOVAL

  60. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  61. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION 
    1. Set the engine lifter.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the mounting member.
      Fig 31: Locating Mounting Member Bolts
      G05749483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 10 bolts and 2 nuts shown in the illustration.
    4. Operate the engine lifter to slowly remove the engine from the vehicle.
      NOTE: Make sure that the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.
      Fig 32: Locating Engine Bolts And Nuts
      G05749484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  62. INSTALL ENGINE HANGER 
    1. Install the 2 engine hangers with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration

      Engine Hanger Part No. 

      ENGINE HANGER AND BOLT REFERENCE

      Item Part No.
      Engine hanger 12081-38020
      Bolt 90119-14120

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 33: Locating Engine Hangers
      G05749485Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Attach an engine sling device and hang the engine with a chain block.
      NOTE: When hanging the engine, make sure to hang the engine with the chains at an angle of 50° or less. Otherwise, the engine or engine hangers may be damaged.
  63. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK 
  64. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 34: Identifying Chain Angle
    G04943182Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  65. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 clamps and engine under cover sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
    Fig 35: Identifying Engine Under Cover Clamps
    G05749487Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  66. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the 2 clamps and engine under cover sub-assembly RH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
    Fig 36: Identifying Engine Under Cover Clamps
    G05749488Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  67. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING DAMPER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 engine mounting dampers.
  68. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  69. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  70. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  71. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  72. REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  73. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  (See REMOVAL )
  74. SEPARATE BREATHER PLUG HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 37: Locating Engine Mounting Dampers Bolts
    G05749489Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  75. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS  (See REMOVAL )
  76. REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE 
    1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp from the oil cooler tube
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, nut, clamp and oil cooler tube.
    Fig 38: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Bolts And Nut
    G05749490Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  77. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND PULLEY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts
      Fig 39: Identifying Compressor Bolts And Nuts
      G05749491Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using an E8 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 stud bolts and compressor
  78. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  79. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  80. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT  (See REMOVAL )
  81. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 40: Identifying Compressor Stud Bolts
    G05749492Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  82. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and rear engine mounting member
  83. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 41: Locating Rear Engine Mounting Member Nuts
    G05749493Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  84. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

      SST 09213-38010, 09330-00021 

      Fig 42: Holding Crankshaft Using SST
      G05749494Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 10 bolts, drive plate spacer RR, drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly and crankshaft angle sensor rotor.
    Fig 43: Locating Drive Plate Bolts
    G05749495Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  85. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the engine.
    Fig 44: Locating Front Suspension Crossmember Nuts
    G05749496Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  86. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the 2 engine mounting spacers.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 front engine mounting insulators from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly
    Fig 45: Removing Front Engine Mounting Insulators
    G05749497Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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