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Removal








3MZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY:

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION
Service Precautions
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER NO.2






(a) Using a clip remover, remove the engine room side cover.
3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE






(a) Remove the 5 clips and engine room cover side.
4. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Service Precautions
5. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1






(a) Remove the 6 bolts, 2 screws, 2 clips and engine under cover.
8. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH






(a) Remove the screw and separate the fender splash shield.
9. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH






(a) Remove the 2 bolts, clip and fender apron seal LH.
11. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

12. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover No.2.
13. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine) Testing and Inspection

14. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter) Coolant (for Inverter)

15. DRAIN ENGINE OIL Replacement

16. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID Q211 Hybrid Transaxle

17. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

18. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

19. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

20. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

21. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER






(a) Separate the wire harness clamp and grommet (A).
(b) Remove the 4 shock absorber nuts (B).
(c) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and cowl top panel sub-assembly.
(d) Install the 4 shock absorber nuts.
Torque: 80 Nm (815 kgf-cm, 59 ft-lbf)
22. REMOVE BATTERY
(a) Remove the bolt and battery clamp.
(b) Remove the battery and battery tray.
23. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the 5 bolts and battery carrier.
24. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
(a) Remove the 4 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
25. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET






(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 4 clamps and air cleaner cap w/ inlet.
(b) Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.
26. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE W/ RESONATOR Removal

27. REMOVE INVERTER BRACKET NO.5 Removal

28. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY Removal

29. DISCONNECT CIRCUIT BREAKER SENSOR NO.1 Removal

30. DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM WIRE NO.2 Removal

31. REMOVE INVERTER RESERVE TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

32. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE Removal

33. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU BRACKET Removal

34. REMOVE INVERTER COVER Removal

35. REMOVE VERIFY THAT VOLTAGE OF W/CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY IS 0V Removal

36. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE NO.4 Removal

37. DISCONNECT HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE OF FRONT MOTOR Removal

38. DISCONNECT MG ECU CONNECTOR Removal

39. DISCONNECT NO.3 WIRE FRAME Removal

40. INSTALL INVERTER COVER Removal

41. SEPARATE ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK ASSEMBLY Removal

42. REMOVE INVERTER BRACKET NO.4 Removal

43. REMOVE W/ CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY Removal

44. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir.
45. REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET






(a) Disconnect the clamp.
(b) Remove the nut, 2 bolts and reservoir bracket.
46. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET






(a) Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner bracket.
47. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD Removal

48. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH Removal

49. SEPARATE COMPRESSOR W/ MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.






(b) Remove the 3 bolts and compressor w/ motor assembly.
HINT: Disconnect the compressor assembly together with the low-pressure and high-pressure hoses, then secure it to the vehicle side with rope.

50. REMOVE INVERTER BRACKET NO.1






(a) Separate the 3 hose clamps.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, harness clamp and inverter bracket.
51. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the nut and separate the control shaft lever from the position sensor.
(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the bracket.






(c) Remove the bolt and separate the control cable from the transaxle.
52. DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
53. DISCONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1






(a) Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp.






(b) Pinch the retainer as illustrated, then pull out the fuel tube connector from the pipe.
- Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has the O-rings that seal the pipe.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a vinyl bag after disconnecting the fuel tube.
- If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull them to release.

54. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE






(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater water inlet hose.
55. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE
HINT: Disconnection of the heater water outlet hose is the same as for the heater water inlet hose.

56. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET
57. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
58. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (W/ OIL COOLER)






(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube.
59. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (W/ OIL COOLER)
HINT: Disconnection of the oil cooler outlet tube is the same as for the oil cooler inlet tube.

60. REMOVE HEATER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.






(b) Remove the bolt and heater water pump.
61. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE
62. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.2 Removal

63. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal

64. SEPARATE ENGINE WIRE
(a) Disconnect the engine wire harness from the ECM and the junction block.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts and pull out the engine wire harness.
(c) Remove the body ground and connector.
65. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
(a) Disconnect the power steering link connector and clamp.
(b) Remove the ground cable.
66. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
(a) Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.






(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and exhaust pipe assembly front.
(c) Remove the 2 gaskets.
67. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT NO.3
(a) Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.






(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and exhaust pipe sub-assembly front No.3.
(c) Remove the 2 gaskets.
68. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

69. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

70. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Removal

71. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT
HINT: Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

72. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH Removal

73. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

74. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

75. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

76. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH Removal

77. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

78. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.

79. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

80. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

81. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
(a) Set the engine lifter.






(b) Remove the 6 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the frame side rail plates RH and LH.






(c) Remove the 6 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the front suspension member brace rear RH and LH.
(d) Carefully remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.






(e) Install the No.2 engine hanger in the correct direction shown in the illustration.
Torque: 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)
HINT: Part No.





(f) Attach the engine sling and hang the engine assembly with the chain block.
82. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
83. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR NO.1 Removal

84. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY Removal

85. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

86. REMOVE HV TRANSAXLE MASS DAMPER






(a) Remove the bolt and transaxle mass damper.
87. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the 2 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulators RH and LH.






(b) Remove the nut and separate engine mounting insulator FR.






(c) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the engine mounting insulator RR.
88. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

89. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

90. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER Removal

91. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT Removal

92. REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Removal

93. REMOVE TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY Removal

94. REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

95. INSTALL ENGINE STAND
96. REMOVE ENGINE HANGER NO.2






(a) Remove the 2 bolts and engine hanger No.2.
97. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET Removal

98. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK Removal

99. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD Removal

100. REMOVE WATER OUTLET Removal

101. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
102. REMOVE MANIFOLD CONVERTER INSULATOR NO.3 Removal

103. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR NO.2 Removal

104. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CONVERTER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.2 Removal

105. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY NO.2
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and manifold stay No.2.
106. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REAR






(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket rear.
107. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH






(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
108. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY BRACKET






(a) Remove the bolt, nut and engine mounting stay bracket.
109. REMOVE COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET NO.1






(a) Remove the 4 bolts and compressor mounting bracket.
110. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR BRACKET NO.2






(a) Remove the 2 bolts and intake air connector bracket No.2.
111. REMOVE WATER INLET PIPE Removal

112. REMOVE WATER INLET Removal

113. REMOVE THERMOSTAT
114. REMOVE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY






(a) Using a deep socket wrench 24 mm, remove the oil pressure switch.
115. REMOVE KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR Removal

116. REPLACE PARTIAL ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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