Removal and Installation

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NOTICE:  

• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
• To avoid damaging the wiring and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

NOTE:  Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for the model with the AWD.

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	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
*1	AWD
*2	Except TRAILSPORT
*3	TRAILSPORT

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Detailed information, notes, and precautions

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Detailed information, notes, and precautions

1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Hood - Wide Open

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   1. Open the hood, and secure it with the hood support rod (a) in the wide-open position (b).

3. Fuel Pressure - Relieve - Refer to: Fuel Pressure Relieving () or Fuel Pressure Test ()
4. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect
5. Cowl Cover - Remove
   • Cowl Cover
6. Front Grille Cover - Remove
   • Front Grille Cover
7. Front Wheel - Remove
   • Front Wheel (Both Sides)
8. Undercover Area Parts - Remove
   • Undercover Area
     • Splash Shield
     • Engine Undercover (Except TRAILSPORT)
     • Front Skid Plate (TRAILSPORT)
     • Left Front Inner Fender (As Needed)
     • Right Front Inner Fender (As Needed)
9. Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Heat Insulator - Remove
   • Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Heat Insulator
10. Engine Oil - Drain - Refer to: Engine Oil Replacement () or Engine Oil Level Check ()
11. Engine Coolant - Drain - Refer to: Coolant Check () or Coolant Replacement ()
12. ATF - Drain
13. Transfer Assembly Fluid - Drain (AWD)
14. Air Cleaner Area Parts - Remove
    • Air Cleaner Area
      • Air Cleaner Housing
      • Air Intake Tube
      • Air Flow Chamber
15. Front Engine Harness Heat Insulator - Remove
    • Front Engine Harness Heat Insulator
16. A/C Condenser Fan Shroud - Remove
    • A/C Condenser Fan Shroud
17. Alternator - Remove
    • Alternator
18. Wire Harness/Connector - Disconnect
    • Connector
    • Positive Cable (Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box)
    • Transmission Ground Cable
    • ACM Ground
19. Hose - Disconnect
    • Radiator Area
      • Upper Radiator Hose
      • Lower Radiator Hose
      • ATF Warmar Hose
    • Heater Hose
    • Cylinder Head Cover Area
      • Fuel Feed Hose
      • EVAP Canister Purge Hose
20. Catalytic Converter Area Parts - Remove
    • Catalytic Converter Area
      • Under-Floor Three Way Catalytic Converter (Under-Floor TWC)
      • Rear Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter (WU-TWC) (Bank 1) (AWD)
21. Engine Support Hanger - Install 
22. Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area Parts - Remove/Disconnect
    • Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area
      • Front Engine Mount Stop
      • Front Engine Mount
      • Rear Engine Mount Stop
      • Rear Engine Mount
      • Transmission Mount
      • Front Subframe Stiffener
23. Steering Joint - Disconnect
    • Steering Joint
24. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
    • Tie-Rod End Ball Joint (Both Sides)
25. Front Suspension Area Parts - Remove/Disconnect
    • Front Suspension Area
      • Front Stabilizer Link Ball Joint (Both Sides)
      • Front Lower Arm Ball Joint (Both Sides)
      • Damper Fork (Both Side)
      • Front Driveshaft (Both Sides)
      • Intermediate Shaft (AWD)
26. A/C Compressor - Move
    • A/C Compressor

      NOTICE:  

      • Do not disconnect and excessively bend the suction hose and the discharge hose.
      • Hang the A/C compressor with a zip tie.
      • Do not allow the A/C compressor to hang by the suction or discharge hose.
27. Transfer/Rear Differential Area Parts - Remove/Disconnect (AWD)
    • Transfer/Rear Differential Area
      • Propeller Shaft
      • Transfer Breather Tube
      • Transfer Assembly
28. Front Subframe - Remove
    • Front Subframe
29. Chain Hoist - Attach

    1. Install a chain hoist (a).

    NOTE: Attach a chain hoist to the engine hanger (b) and the transmission hanger (c), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

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    2. Remove the engine support hanger and the extra arm kit.

30. Side Engine Mount Bracket - Remove
    • Side Engine Mount Bracket
31. Engine - Remove

    1. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, coolant hoses, and electrical harnesses. 2. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and electrical harnesses are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it. 3. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/transmission. 4. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.

32. All Removed Parts - Install
    • Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

      NOTICE:  

      After mounting the side engine mount, the transmission mount, and the torque rod, confirm the tightening procedure before installing the remaining parts.

33. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Connect
34. Transfer Assembly Fluid - Refill (AWD)
35. ATF - Refill
36. Engine Oil - Refill - Refer to: Engine Oil Replacement () or Engine Oil Level Check ()
37. Fuel Leak (Low Pressure Side) - Check
38. Engine Coolant - Refill - Refer to: Coolant Check () or Coolant Replacement ()
39. Fuel Leak (High Pressure Side) - Check
40. Fluid Leak - Check
41. PCM - Reset - Refer to: PCM Update ()  or PCM Reset () 
42. PCM Idle - Learn 
43. Idle Speed - Inspect 
44. Ignition Timing - Inspect
45. Wheel Alignment - Check
46. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update () or VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization ()