Repair Procedures: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
Information
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE COVER .")
- Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD COVER .")
- Drain engine oil and remove the oil pan.
(Refer to "OIL PAN .")
- Remove the engine mounting bracket.
(Refer to "ENGINE MOUNTING .")
- Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
(Refer to "CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY .")
- Remove the alternator.
(Refer to "ALTERNATOR .")
- Remove the water pump.
(Refer to "WATER PUMP .")
- Remove the front engine hanger (A).
- Remove the timing chain cover (A) by gently prying the gaps between the cylinder head and cylinder block.NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover.
- Do not disassemble the oil pump (A) from timing chain cover because it is supplied as timing chain cover & oil pump assembly.