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Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

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  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    Refer to PRECAUTION

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  6. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 
  7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
  8. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  11. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  13. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  14. REMOVE BATTERY 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  15. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 
    1. Remove the 6 clips and intake duct seal.
      Fig 1: Locating Intake Duct Seal Clips
      GTY194286Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  17. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  Refer to step  4
  18. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 
  19. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 
    1. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH.
      Fig 2: Locating No. 2 Mounting Stay RH
      GTY138260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and engine moving control rod.
      Fig 3: Locating Engine Moving Control Rod Bolts
      GTY147044Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET 
    1. Disconnect the clamp and 2 vacuum hoses.
      Fig 4: Locating Air Cleaner Filter Element From Air Cleaner Case And Bolts
      GTY194285Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 air cleaner inlet.
  22. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  23. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE 
    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.
    2. Disconnect the connector, vacuum hose, and hose clamp.
      Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Case Bolts
      GTY178349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
  24. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET 
    1. Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.
      Fig 6: Locating No. 1 Air Cleaner Inlet With Bolt
      GTY194284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
      Fig 7: Locating Intake Air Resonator Clip And Bolt
      GTY178202Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the clip, bolt and intake air resonator.
  26. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE 
    1. Remove the clamp and disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose.
      Fig 8: Locating No. 1 Fuel Vapor Feed Hose
      GTY146728Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  28. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Release the claw and remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
      Fig 9: Locating No. 1 Fuel Pipe Clamp
      GTY174437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector from the tube while pinching parts A with your fingers as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 10: Disconnecting Connector From Tube
      GTY298900Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check for contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary and then disconnect the connector.
      • Disconnect the connector by hand.
      • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tube.
      • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, push and pull on the connector to release them.
      • Put the pipe and connector ends in vinyl bags to prevent damage and contamination.
  29. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET 
    1. Remove the clamp and disconnect the radiator hose inlet.
      Fig 11: Locating Radiator Hose Inlet Clamp
      GTY143761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET 
    1. Remove the clamp and disconnect the radiator hose outlet.
      Fig 12: Locating Radiator Hose Outlet Clamp
      GTY179592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  32. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  33. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET A 
    1. Disconnect the heater water hose inlet.
      Fig 13: Locating Heater Outlet Water Hose
      GTY146724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A 
    1. Disconnect the heater water outlet hose.
  35. REMOVE ECM  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  36. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  37. REMOVE UPPER RELAY BLOCK COVER 
  38. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the engine wire from the engine room junction block.
      Fig 14: Locating Engine Room Junction Block
      GTY190352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Remove the nut and separate the wire harness.
      2. Using a screwdriver, release the engine room junction block. Pull the engine room junction block upward.
      3. Disconnect the 2 engine wire connectors.
    2. Disconnect the engine wire connector and 3 clamps.
      Fig 15: Locating Ground Cables Bolts
      GTY301758Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 ground cables.
    4. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable from the wire bracket.
      Fig 16: Locating Ground Cable Bracket Bolts
      GTY194282Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the engine wire clamp.
    6. Remove the 2 bolts and ground cable from the cylinder head.
  39. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 40
  40. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 41
  41. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 42
  42. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 1 oil reservoir to pump hose.
      Fig 17: Identifying No. 1 Oil Reservoir To Pump Hose
      GTY192449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE 
    1. Disconnect the steering gear outlet return tube.
      Fig 18: Locating Steering Gear Outlet Return Tube
      GTY179751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  44. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  45. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  46. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  47. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  48. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  49. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  50. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  52. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  53. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  54. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  55. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  56. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  57. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  58. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET 
    1. Remove the nut and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket.
  59. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 60
  60. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 61
  61. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  62. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  63. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 connector clamps.
      Fig 19: Locating Cooler Compressor Assembly Bolts
      GTY304252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and separate the compressor.

      HINT: 

      Hang up the compressor and hoses instead of detaching them.

  64. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 
    1. Set the engine lifter.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, frame side rail plates RH and LH.
      Fig 20: Locating Bolts, Nuts, Front Suspension Member Brace Rear RH And LH
      GTY192451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, front suspension member brace rears RH and LH.
    4. Operate the engine lifter, and then remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.

    5. Install the 2 engine hangers with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 21: Locating Engine Hangers With Bolts
      GTY305517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Part NO.

      No. 1 engine hanger 12281-31120

      No. 2 engine hanger 12282-31100

      Bolts 90119-A0117

      Torque: 33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

    6. Attach the engine sling device and hang the engine with the chain block.
  65. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the pressure feed tube clamp bolt.
      Fig 22: Locating Frame Side Rail Plates RH And LH Bolts
      GTY192454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and vane pump.
  66. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector and clamp.
      Fig 23: Identifying Connector And Clamp
      GTY146729Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 clamps.
      Fig 24: Locating Clamps
      GTY122712Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the engine mounting insulators RH and LH.
      Fig 25: Locating Engine Mounting Insulators Bolts
      GTY178798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt and disconnect the front engine mounting insulator.
      Fig 26: Locating Front Engine Mounting Insulator Bolts
      GTY192561Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  67. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  68. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  69. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE 
  70. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 71
  71. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY  Refer to step  2
  72. INSTALL ENGINE STAND 
    1. Secure the engine onto an engine stand with the bolts.
  73. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts and 6 ignition coils.
  74. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH 
    1. Remove the bolt and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH.
  75. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Uniformly loosen and remove the 6 bolts and 4 nuts.
      Fig 27: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts
      GTY146837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the intake manifold and 2 gaskets.
  76. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Uniformly loosen and remove the 6 nuts.
      Fig 28: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Sub-Assembly Nuts
      GTY146489Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the manifold and gasket.
  77. REMOVE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the oil level dipstick.
      Fig 29: Locating No. 1 Oil Level Gauge Guide And No. 2 Oil Level Gauge Guide Bolts
      GTY192455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 oil level dipstick guide and No. 2 oil level dipstick guide.
    3. Remove the 2 O-rings from the oil level dipstick guides.
  78. REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and No. 2 manifold stay.
      Fig 30: Locating No. 2 Manifold Stay With Bolt And Nut
      GTY125676Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  79. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator.
      Fig 31: Identifying No. 2 Exhaust Manifold Heat Insulator And Bolts
      GTY133924Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  80. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Uniformly loosen and remove the 6 nuts.
      Fig 32: Locating Exhaust Manifold Sub-Assembly
      GTY146492Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the manifold and gasket.
  81. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
      Fig 33: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket RH With Bolts
      GTY143334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  82. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and drive shaft bearing bracket.
      Fig 34: Identifying Drive Shaft Bearing Bracket And Bolts
      GTY146493Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  83. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts and V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
      Fig 35: Identifying V-Ribbed Belt Tensioner Assembly Bolts
      GTY288036Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  84. REMOVE NO. 2 TIMING GEAR COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 timing gear cover.
      Fig 36: Locating No. 2 Timing Gear Cover With Bolts
      GTY122419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  85. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt, 2 plates and No. 2 idler pulley sub-assembly.
      Fig 37: Identifying No. 2 Idler Pulley Sub-Assembly Bolt And 2 Plates
      GTY136709Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Plate diameter:

      Idler pulley cover plate: 33.6 mm (1.32 in.)

      No. 2 idler pulley cover plate: 37.8 mm (1.49 in.)

  86. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  87. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts and front No. 1 engine mounting bracket LH.
      Fig 38: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket Front
      GTY143436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  88. REMOVE RADIO SETTING CONDENSER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 radio setting condensers.
      Fig 39: Locating Bolts And Radio Setting Condensers
      GTY146730Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  89. REMOVE NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and No. 1 vacuum switching valve.
      Fig 40: Locating Bolt And No. 1 Vacuum Switching Valve
      GTY146731Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  90. REMOVE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the engine oil pressure switch assembly.
      Fig 41: Removing/Installing Oil Pressure Switch
      GTY128727Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  91. REMOVE KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  92. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.
      Fig 42: Removing/Installing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
      GTY128587Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  93. REPLACE PARTIAL ENGINE ASSEMBLY 
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