Repair Procedures: Removal

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WARNING:

Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
To release the fuel system pressure before removing the engine assembly, start the engine with the fuel pump relay removed. And then turn off the ignition switch after engine stops.

Information

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid mis-connection.

Shut off the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")
Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the RH front wheel.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the drive belt tensioner.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT TENSIONER ")
Remove the idler.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "IDLER ")
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY ")
Remove the water pump.
(Refer to Cooling System - "WATER PUMP ")
Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Remove the oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL PAN ")
Remove the engine mounting support bracket.
1. Install the jack under the edge of the ladder frame to support the engine.
  NOTE: Put the rubber block between jack and ladder frame to avoid damaging the ladder frame.
2. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque

Nut (B):

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

Bolt (C) and nuts (D):

58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.3 - 54.2 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Removing Engine Mounting Support Bracket
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NOTE: Do not reuse the bolt C, which is special bolt coated with bond.
Remove the engine support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:

39.2 - 44.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 32.5 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Removing Engine Support Bracket
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Remove the oil level gauge.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL LEVEL GAUGE & PIPE ")
Remove the variable force solenoid (VFS) valve (A).

Fig 3: Removing Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) Valve
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NOTE: It must removing the variable force solenoid (VFS) valve before removing the timing chain cover.
Remove the timing chain cover (A).

Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain Cover

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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.

Fig 5: Disassembling Oil Pump From Timing Chain Cover

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