Repair Procedures: Removal

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 and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
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 ")
Remove the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")
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 A/C compressor.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")
Drain engine oil and remove the oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication system - "OIL PAN ")
Remove the front engine hanger (A).

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Remove the idler.
(Refer to Timing System - "IDLER ")
Remove the alternator.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "ALTERNATOR ")
Remove the engine mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Remove the variable force solenoid (VFS) valve (A).

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Remove the timing chain cover (A) by gently prying the gaps between the cylinder head and cylinder block.

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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.

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