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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

NOTE:

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.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A).
Tightening torque:

(-) terminal: 4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)
Remove the engine cover (B).
Remove the air duct (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover, Air Duct And Battery Negative Terminal
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Disconnect the breather hose (A), air intake hose (B) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (C).
Tightening torque

Hose clamp bolt:

2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

Air cleaner assembly bolts:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Disconnect the battery positive terminal and then remove the battery (D).
Tightening torque:

(+) terminal: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Bracket bolt: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Breather Hose, Air Intake Hose And Air Cleaner Assembly
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Disconnect the ECM connector and then remove the ECM (A) and the battery tray (B).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying ECM And Battery Tray
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Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Under Cover
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Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.
Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.

Fig 5: Identifying Drain Plug
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WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding could be caused by hot fluid under high pressure escaping from the radiator.
Remove the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Upper Hose And Lower Hose
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Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe. (Refer to AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .)

Fig 7: Identifying High/Low Pressure Pipe And Bolts
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Disconnect the (+) cable (A) from the fuse box and the front connector (B).

Fig 8: Identifying Front Connector And (+) Cable
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Disconnect the wiring connectors, harness clamps from the engine.
1. OCV connector (A)
  
  Fig 9: Identifying OCV Connector
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2. VIS connector (A)
3. Oil pressure switch (B)
4. Knock sensor connector (C)
5. A/C compressor switch connector (D)
6. Alternator connector (E)
  
  Fig 10: Identifying A/C Compressor Switch Connector, VIS Connector And Knock Sensor Connector
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7. Injector connectors (A)
8. Ignition coil connectors (B)
9. Intake CMPS connector (C)
10. Exhaust CMPS connector (D)
11. Exhaust OCV connector (E)
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Intake/Exhaust CMPS Connectors, Injector Connectors And Ignition Coil Connectors
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12. VCM connector (A)
  
  Fig 12: Identifying VCM Connector
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13. ETC connector (A)
14. MAP & IATS connector (B)
  
  Fig 13: Identifying MAP & IATS Connector And ETC Connector
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15. PCSV connector (A)
16. ECT sensor connector (B)
17. Condenser connector (C)
18. CKP sensor connector (D)
19. Oxygen sensor connector (E)
  
  Fig 14: Identifying PCSV Connector, ECT Sensor Connector, Condenser Connector, CKP Sensor Connector And Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle. (Refer to REMOVAL- Automatic Transaxle System or appropriate article in Manual Transaxle System).
Remove the front wheels. (Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .)
Remove the shock absorbers, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM . Remove the stabilizer bar links and tie rod ends, refer to STEERING GEAR BOX .)
Disconnect the drive shafts from the axle hub. (Refer to DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY )
Remove the steering u-joint mounting bolt (A). (Refer to STEERING GEAR BOX )

Fig 15: Identifying Steering U-Joint Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the fuel hose (A), brake booster vacuum hose (B) and heater hoses (C).

Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Hose, Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Heater Hoses
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Remove the front muffler (A).
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Identifying Front Muffler
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Remove the roll rod bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

Fig 18: Identifying Roll Rod Bracket
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Remove the sub frame. (Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM )
Support the engine and transaxle with a jack.
Disconnect the ground cable, and then remove the engine mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

Fig 19: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket
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Disconnect the ground cable, and then remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 20: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolt
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Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.

Fig 21: Lifting Engine And Transaxle Assembly
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CAUTION: When remove the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.