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550DB-02
I03839
Push
SSTPull
Release
Lever
I06919
Screw
Driver Disconnect the
tube using hand
I31522
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OVERHAUL
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 55-15
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (See page 55-8)
SST 07110-58060 (07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070,
07117-88080)
2. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION
HOSE NO.1
(a) Install SST to piping clamp.
SST 09870-00015
HINT:
Confirm the direction of the piping clamp claw and SST using
the illustration showing on the caution label.
(b) Push down SST and release the clamp lock.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to deform the tube, when pushing SST.
(c) Pull SST slightly and push the release lever, then remove
the piping clamp with SST.
(d) Disconnect the cooler refrigerant suction hose No. 1.
NOTICE:
Do not use tools like screwdriver to remove the tube.
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or
dirt out of the system.
3. DISCONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
SST 09870-00025
HINT:
Disconnect cooler refrigerant liquid pipe A in the same way as the cooler refrigerant suction hose No. 1.
4. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of clip and slide the clip and
disconnect the heater outlet water hose.
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I31770
I31771
I31563Clamp 55-22
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(b) Remove the 3 nuts, disconnect the 3 earth wires.
(c) Remove the 3 caps, 7 bolts and instrument panel rein-
forcement.
20. REMOVE BLOWER ASSY
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the screw, clamp and blower connector holder.
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I31509
I317726 Clamps
I31563Clamp
I31771
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35. INSTALL BLOWER ASSY
(a) Install the blower assy with the 2 screws and 2 nuts.
Torque: 1.5 NVm (15 kgfVcm, 12 in.Vlbf)
(b) Install the 6 clamps, connect the wire harness.
(c) Install the blower connector holder with the screw.
(d) Connect the connectors.
36. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
(a) Install the instrument panel reinforcement with the 7 bolts
and 3 caps.
Torque: 20 NVm (203 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf) (Bolt A)
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550DH-02
I31635
Radiator Support Upper
O-ring
Cooler Condenser Assy
Cooler Dryer
Filter
Cap
9.8 (100, 85 in.Vlbf)
Non-reusable parts Compressor oil ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
9.8 (100, 85 in.Vlbf)
O-ring 5.4 (55, 47 in.Vlbf)
O-ring
12 (125, 9)
Air Cleaner Inlet No. 1
Air Cleaner Inlet Assy
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf): Specified torque
Radiator Lower Air Deflector
Hood Lock Release Lever
Protector
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COMPONENTS
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141J7-02
A78541
(b)
(b)
(b)(a)
(a)
A36719
P18805
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VALVE CLEARANCE (3MZ-FE)
ADJUSTMENT
1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/O TEMS) (See page 10-1 1)
5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
7. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See page 11-13)
8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See page 11-13)
9. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET
10. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY
11. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY
(a) Remove the 2 engine wire harness clamps.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts, then disconnect the engine wire har-
ness.
(c) Remove the 9 bolts and cylinder head cover.
12. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY LH
(a) Using an E6 Torx) socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and
disconnect the engine wire harness protector.
(b) Remove the 9 bolts and cylinder head cover.
13. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE
(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, then align the timing notch with
the timing mark º0º of the timing belt No. 1 cover.
(b) Check that the valve lifters on the intake side of the No.
1 cylinder are not pushed by the cam.
If the valve lifters are pushed, turn the crankshaft by 1 revolution
(360) and align the marks as above.
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A78386
8.0 (80, 71 in.Vlbf)
Ignition Coil Assy
Cylinder Head Cover
Sub-assy LH
8.4 (85, 74 in.Vlbf)
Engine Wire
Cylinder Head Cover Gasket No. 2
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 2
16 (163, 12)
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 2Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 3
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 6
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 5
Camshaft Timing Gear Assy
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 4
Camshaft Timing Gear
Bolt WasherCamshaft Sub Gear
Wave Washer
Camshaft Sub GearCamshaft Sub Gear
Shaft Snap Ring
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 2
150 (1,530, 111)
16 (163, 12)
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 1
No. 4 Camshaft Sub-assy
Radiator Hose Inlet
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque
Non-reusable part
Camshaft Setting
Oil Seal
V-bank Cover Sub-assy
8.0 (80, 71 in.Vlbf)
7.9 (81, 70 in.Vlbf)
No. 3 Camshaft
Sub-assy
x3
x9
x10
x10 14-106
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141JI-01
A84919N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
7.9 (81, 70 in.Vlbf)x3
V-bank Cover Sub-assy
Mass Air Flow
Meter Connector Fuel Vapor Feed
Hose No. 1Vacuum Hose
Air Cleaner Cap
Sub-assy
Air Cleaner Filter
Element Sub-assy
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)
W/O TEMS:
Front Suspension Upper Brace Center
80 (816, 59)
Spacer
x2
80 (816, 59)
x2
Spacer
Vacuum Hose
Clip x7
Radiator Lower
Air DeflectorClipAir Cleaner
Inlet Assy
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)x2
VSV Connector
Air Cleaner Casex3
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)
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CYLINDER HEAD GASKET NO.2 (3MZ-FE)
COMPONENTS
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141JJ-01
A86574
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REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
4. DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See page 17-20)
5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
6. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See page 19-5)
7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/O TEMS) (See page 10-1 1)
8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See page 19-5)
10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE (See page 19-5)
12. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See page 11-13)
13. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See page 11-13)
14. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD (See page 10-16)
15. REMOVE WATER OUTLET (See page 10-16)
16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
17. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(See page 14-5)
18. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See page 14-5)
19. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See page 14-79)
20. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH (See page 14-79)
21. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2 (See page 14-79)
22. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (See page 14-79)
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021, 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010,
09953-05020, 09954-05031)
23. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.1 COVER
24. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.2 COVER (See page 14-79)
25. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (See page 14-79)
26. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2
27. REMOVE TIMING BELT (See page 14-79)
28. REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.2
29. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (See page 14-93)
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000), 09249-63010
30. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER (See page 14-93)
31. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY NO.2 (See page 14-29)
32. SEPARATE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (See page 15-2)
33. REMOVE OIL LEVEL GAGE GUIDE
(a) Remove the bolt which secures the oil level gage guide
from the cylinder head LH.
(b) Pull out the oil level gage guide and oil level gage together
from the cylinder block.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the oil level gage guide.