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Engine Unit: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS 
  2. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL 
  3. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL 
  4. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 
  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 
  6. REMOVE HOOD 
  7. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR 
  8. REMOVE BATTERY AND TRAY 
    1. Remove the cowl top ventilation louver (see REMOVAL ).
    2. Remove the hold-down clamp, battery and tray.
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and battery bracket.
      Fig 1: Removing Battery & Tray
      G02925508Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
    2. Disconnect the 2 EVAP hoses from the VSV.
    3. Disconnect VSV connector for EVAP.
    4. Disconnect the CCV hose from the air cleaner.
    5. Disconnect the PCV hose from the cylinder head cover.
    6. Disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body, and remove the 3 bolts and the air cleaner assembly.
      Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Assy
      G02925509Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM J/B 
    1. Remove the engine room J/B cover.
    2. Loosen the bolt.
    3. Remove the engine room J/B.
    4. Pull out the engine wire connector.
      Fig 3: Removing Engine Wire Connector
      G02925510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the connector.
    6. Disconnect the engine wire clamp.
  11. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CABIN 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and glove compartment door.
    2. Disconnect the 6 engine wire connectors from the ECM and instrument panel wire.
    3. Pull out the engine wire from the cabin.
  12. DISCONNECT TUBES, HOSES, CONNECTOR, CABLE AND WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
    2. Disconnect the ground wire from the cylinder head.
    3. Disconnect the discharge and liquid tubes from the compressor, and remove the 2 O-rings (see REMOVAL ).
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Discharge & Liquid Tubes
      G02925511Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the suction hose, pressure feed tube and gasket from the PS vane pump.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Suction Hose
      G02925512Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
    6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
    7. Disconnect the fuel tube connector (see PRECAUTION ).
    8. Disconnect the 2 heater hoses.
    9. Disconnect the connector from the fusible link block.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector From Fusible Link Block
      G02925513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. M/T: 

    DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLES FROM TRANSAXLE 

    1. Remove the 2 clips and 2 washers.
    2. Remove the 2 clips, and disconnect the 2 control cables.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Shift Control Cables From Transaxle
      G02925514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE STARTER 
    1. A/T:

      Disconnect the hose from the dipstick guide.

    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the starter.
    4. Remove the nut, and disconnect the starter cable.
    5. Remove the starter.
      Fig 8: Removing Starter
      G02925515Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. M/T: DISCONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND LINE FROM TRANSAXLE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator.
    2. Remove the 5 bolts, and disconnect the release cylinder.
      Fig 9: Disconnecting Clutch Release Cylinder & Line From Transaxle (M/T)
      G02925516Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. A/T: DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE FROM TRANSAXLE 
    1. Remove the nut holding the control shift lever to the control cable.
    2. Remove the clip, and disconnect the control cable.
    3. Disconnect the control cable from the cable clamp.
      Fig 10: Disconnecting Shift Control Cable From Transaxle (A/T)
      G02925517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. A/T: DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES 
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Hose
    G02925518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE FROM TRANSAXLE 
  19. 4WD: REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 

    Remove the 4 bolts, 2 compression rings, 2 gaskets and exhaust pipe.

    Fig 12: Removing Front Exhaust Pipe
    G02925519Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINKS 

    Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the LH and RH stabilizer links.

    Fig 13: Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar Links
    G02925520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. DISCONNECT PS GEAR ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the 2 bolts of the PS gear assembly.

    Fig 14: Disconnecting PS Gear Assembly
    G02925521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS 
    1. Install No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
      ENGINE HANGERS PART NO.

      Item Part No.
      No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangars 12281-28010, 12281-28020 or 12281-28030
      bolt 91512-61020 x 2

      Torque: 38 N.m (387 kgf.cm, 28 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 15: Installing No. 1 & No. 2 Engine Hangers
      G02925522Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Attach the sling device to the engine hangers.
      CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
  25. REMOVE ENGINE, TRANSAXLE, FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AND CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and bolt holding the RH engine mounting insulator to the timing chain cover.
      Fig 16: Removing Nuts/Bolt Holding RH Engine Mounting Insulator
      G02925523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt holding the LH engine mounting insulator to the mounting bracket.
      Fig 17: Removing Bolt Holding LH Engine Mounting Insulator
      G02925524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Support the suspension crossmember with a jack.
    4. Remove the 6 bolts holding the suspension crossmember engine mounting member to the body.
      Fig 18: Removing Suspension Crossmember Engine Mounting Member Bolts
      G02925525Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Lower the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.
      NOTE: Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.
      Fig 19: Lowering Engine Out Of Vehicle
      G02925526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY FROM FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AND CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Remove the bolt holding the front engine mounting bracket to the mounting insulator.
      Fig 20: Removing Front Engine Mounting Bracket Holding Bolt
      G02925527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt holding the rear engine mounting bracket to the mounting insulator.
      Fig 21: Removing Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Holding Bolt
      G02925528Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Separate the engine and transaxle assembly from the suspension crossmember and engine mounting member.
  27. 4WD: REMOVE STIFFENER PLATE 

    Remove the 5 bolts and stiffener plate.

    Fig 22: Removing Stiffener Plate (4WD)
    G02925529Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. 2WD: REMOVE CENTER BEARING BRACKET 

    Remove the 3 bolts and bearing bracket.

    Fig 23: Removing Center Bearing Bracket (2WD)
    G02925530Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. A/T: REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH BOLTS 
    1. Remove the hole plug.
    2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
    3. Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and remove the 6 bolts.
      Fig 24: Removing Torque Converter Clutch Bolts (A/T)
      G02925531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE TRANSAXLE FROM ENGINE 
    1. Remove the 4 lower bolts holding the engine to the transaxle.
      Fig 25: Removing Transaxle Bolts
      G02925532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. M/T:

      Disconnect the connectors.

      1. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
      2. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector.
        Fig 26: Disconnecting Connectors (M/T)
        G02925533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. A/T:

      Disconnect the connectors and clamps.

      1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
        Fig 27: Disconnecting Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector (A/T)
        G02925534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Disconnect the solenoid wire connector.
      3. Disconnect the input turbine speed sensor connector.
      4. Disconnect the counter gear speed sensor connector.
      5. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor.
      6. Disconnect the wire clamp from the bracket.
      7. Disconnect the wire clamp from the engine mounting bracket.
    4. Remove the 6 upper bolts holding the transaxle to the engine.
      Fig 28: Removing Transaxle Bolts
      G02925535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the transaxle together with the torque converter clutch (A/T) from the engine.
  31. REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  32. M/T: REMOVE CLUTCH COVER, DISC AND FLYWHEEL 
  33. A/T: REMOVE DRIVE PLATE 
  34. REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR 
    1. Disconnect the magnetic clutch and lock sensor connector from the compressor.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts, nut and compressor.
      Fig 29: Removing A/C Compressor
      G02925536Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE PS VANE PUMP 
    1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and vane pump.
      Fig 30: Removing PS Vane Pump
      G02925537Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE GENERATOR 
    1. Remove the terminal cover and nut, and disconnect the generator wire.
    2. Disconnect the generator connector.
    3. Disconnect the A/C wire.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts and generator.
      Fig 31: Removing Generator
      G02925538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002