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Turbo Model

  1. Remove the bracket - grille UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>REMOVAL>FRONT GRILLE UPPER (TYPE A) .
  2. Using a marker pen, make alignment marks (A) on the hood COMPL - front and the striker - front hood.
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  3. Remove the striker - front hood from the hood COMPL - front.
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  4. Change the mounting position of the stay assembly - front hood from (A) to (B), and completely open the hood COMPL - front.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  5. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Remove the clip (A).
    2. Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
    3. Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
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  6. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. Remove the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  8. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  9. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  10. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  11. Disconnect the oil level switch connector from the engine wiring harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the harness.
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  12. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
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  13. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Electric Power Steering Gearbox>REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the front drive shaft LH. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Front Drive Shaft>REMOVAL .
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>REMOVAL .
  17. Remove the pitching stopper.
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  18. Remove the bolt securing the transmission harness stay to the CVT.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission connector from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine lift-up.
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  19. Lift up the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.
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  20. Remove the engine mounting LH from the engine.
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  21. Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.
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