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Engine Mounting: Removal

  1. Change the front hood damper mounting position from (A) to (B), and completely open the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
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  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  3. Remove the radiator main fan motor assembly and radiator sub fan motor assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , and Refer to REMOVAL
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the under cover. Refer to REMOVAL
  6. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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  9. Remove the stopper rod.
    Fig 4: Identifying Stopper Rod
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  10. Remove the bolt and nut which secure engine mounting to the cradle.
    Fig 5: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
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  11. Lift up the vehicle.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the vehicle, raise up wire ropes at the same time.
  12. Remove the bolts which secure the engine mounting onto the engine, and remove the engine mounting.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
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