Repair Procedures: Removal
- In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don't do any repair work right after engine stops.
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
- Remove the variable force solenoid valve (VFS) and E-CVVT cover first when removing the timing chain cover.
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- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Drain the engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")
- Remove the drive belt and water pump belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")
- Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY ")
- Remove the drive belt tensioner.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT TENSIONER ")
- Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System - "COMPRESSOR ")
- Remove the drive belt tensioner bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
39.2 - 44.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 32.5 lb.ft)
- Remove the oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PAN ")
- Remove the PCSV hose bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the water hose and bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the vacuum pipe bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the variable force solenoid valve (VFS) (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.6 lb.ft)
NOTE:- When removing the timing chain cover, be sure to remove the variable force solenoid valve (VFS) first.
- Remove the E-CVVT cover (A).NOTE:
- Be careful not to apply external force to the brush after removing the cover.
- Remove the timing chain cover (A).NOTE:
- When removing the timing chain cover, be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and lower crankcase.
- When removing the timing chain cover, be careful not to allow the gasket to be separated from the degaussing nipple (B).