Engine Mounting: Removal

Change the front hood damper mounting position from (A) to (B), and completely open the front hood.
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the radiator main fan motor assembly and radiator sub fan motor assembly. < Ref. to CO(H4SO)-23, REMOVAL, Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor. > < Ref. to CO(H4SO)-24, REMOVAL, Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.>
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. < Ref. to EI-35, REMOVAL, Front Under Cover.>
Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to EX(H4SO)-4, REMOVAL, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
Lower the vehicle.
Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 3: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Remove the stopper rod.

Fig 4: Identifying Stopper Rod
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Remove the bolt and nut which secure engine mounting to the cradle.

Fig 5: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
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Lift up the vehicle.
CAUTION: When lifting up the vehicle, raise up wire ropes at the same time.
Remove the bolts which secure the engine mounting onto the engine, and remove the engine mounting.

Fig 6: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
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