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When installing engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) on cylin-
der block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure)
first. Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
Install engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) as follows:
–Temporarily tighten mounting bolts (shown as “C”, “D” and “E” in
the figure).
–Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque with following
mounting surfaces touched.
• Engine mounting bracket (RH) to engine mounting bracket (RH)
(lower) (shown as “C” and “D” in figure).
• Front final drive to engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) (shown
as “E” in figure).
Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly,
then tighten mounting nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC3826E
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
ENGINE ROOM COVER
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch cover when installing or removing.
Refer to EM-179, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" for removal and installation of engine cover.
Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" for removal and installation of air duct (inlet).
Remove the washer tank cap before removing the engine room cover (RH).
Remove the engine room covers (RH and LH) by lifting the clipped point using a clip driver.
Major parts and inspection points under each cover are as follows; (numbered as in the figure)
1. Upper side of engine assembly
2. Battery, relay box
3. Power steering fluid reservoir tank, engine coolant reservoir tank, relay box
4. Engine assembly front side, drive belts, cooling fan
5. Mass air flow sensor, air cleaner case
6. Brake master cylinder, brake booster
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
1. Engine cover 2. Battery cover 3. Engine room cover (RH)
4. Air duct (inlet) 5. Engine room cover (LH) 6. Brake master cylinder cover
A. Clip (secure at back surface)
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f. Further tighten by 90 degrees. (Angle tightening)
Check the tightening angle by referencing to the notches. The
angle between two notches is 90 degrees.
15. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns
smoothly.
16. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may gen-
erate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC2346E
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
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4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. End crank after
checking.
WA R N I N G :
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belt, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle. Do
not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as
drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off
any splashed engine oil.
Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not
come out from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. Refer to LU-24, "
LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.
Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-24, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may gen-
erate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
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INSPECTION
In cases of removing/installing or replacing camshaft and valve-related parts, or of unusual engine conditions
due to changes in valve clearance (found malfunctions during starting, idling or causing noise), perform
inspection as follows:
1. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-199, "
ROCKER COVER" .
PBIC2848E
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
PRECAUTIONS
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Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire
blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After
jacking up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety
stands at the points designated for proper lifting before working
on the vehicle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
When removing a heavy component such as the engine or tran-
saxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop
them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially
the brake tubes and master cylinder.
Before starting repairs which do not require battery power:
Turn off ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
If the battery terminals are disconnected, recorded memory of
radio and each control unit is erased.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
To prevent serious burns:
Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Dispose of or recycle drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning
parts in an appropriate manner.
Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent
prior to inspection or assembly.
Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers, cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new
ones.
Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.
Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.
Do not touch the terminals of electrical components which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, attach a tag to indicate the proper connection.
Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.
Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
Use hand tools, power tools (disassembly only) and recom-
mended special tools where specified for safe and efficient ser-
vice repairs.
When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems,
check all affected lines for leaks.
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THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques,
lubrication points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information neces-
sary to perform repairs.
The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the
appropriate PARTS CATALOG .
Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration
is used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration.
SYMBOLS
1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-37
A/C component layout ..................................... ATC-25
A/C compressor mounting ........... ATC-155, ATC-158,
ATC-159
, ATC-160, ATC-162, ATC-164, ATC-165,
ATC-167
, ATC-168, ATC-169
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-12
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-16
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-33
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-111
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-168
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-6
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure .......
ATC-151
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-17
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-13
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-26
A/C lubrication oil ........................................... ATC-174
A/C operational check ...................................... ATC-64
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-55, ATC-111
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-174
A/C system description (auto A/C) ................... ATC-29
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-40
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-46
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-13, AT-53, MA-29
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-14
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-12, MA-31
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-135
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-57
A/T self-diagnoses ............................... AT-92, AT-103
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-229
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram ............ AT-230
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-44
Accelerator control system ............................... ACC-3
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor ........ EC-626,
EC-633
, EC-647, EC-1358, EC-1365, EC-1379
Accelerator pedal released position learning .... EC-95,
EC-806
AF1B1-Wiring diagram ...... EC-249, EC-258, EC-267,
EC-277
, EC-657, EC-972, EC-981, EC-990, EC-1000,
EC-1389
AF1B2-Wiring diagram ...... EC-251, EC-260, EC-269,
EC-279
, EC-659, EC-974, EC-983, EC-992, EC-1002,
EC-1391
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram .................... EC-183, EC-905
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram .................... EC-185, EC-907
Air bag .............................................................. SRS-3
Air bag precautions ........................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct(VK45DE) ................... EM-177
Air cleaner and air duct(VQ35DE) .................... EM-17
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-25
Air cleaner filter replacement(VQ35DE) ........... MA-18
Air cleaner filter(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-18
Air conditioner cut control .................... EC-35, EC-745
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor ...... EC-205,
EC-214
, EC-927, EC-936
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 ......... EC-246, EC-256, EC-265, EC-274
, EC-655, EC-969, EC-979, EC-988, EC-997,
EC-1387
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater ............. EC-182, EC-904
Air mix. door motor ......................... ATC-83, ATC-141
Alternator ........................................................... SC-23
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-113, ATC-126
Angular tightening application ............................. EM-6
Angular tightening application(VK45DE) ........ EM-164
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-628, EC-1360
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-635, EC-1367
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-649, EC-1381
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............... EC-587, EC-1313
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-570, EC-1296
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............. EC-708, EC-1450
ASCD .................................................. EC-36, EC-746
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............... EC-715, EC-1457
AT indicator lamp ................................................ DI-56
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram ............. ATC-46
Auto amp ...................................................... ATC-125
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror .......... GW-71, GW-72
Automatic amplifier ........... ATC-53, ATC-66, ATC-125
Automatic transmission fluid replacement ........ MA-32
AWD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-17
Axle ................................................................... MA-37
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Back-up lamp ................................................... LT-246
Basic inspection .................................. EC-77, EC-788
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery current sensor ....... EC-537, EC-543, EC-549,
EC-555
, EC-1263, EC-1269, EC-1275, EC-1281
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester .......... SC-28
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester(Battery) SC-7
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester(Starting
system) .............................................................. SC-13
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater(VK45DE) .................................... EM-249
Block heater(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-123
Blower motor ................................... ATC-89, ATC-132
Blower unit .................................................... ATC-130
Brake fluid level ................................................ MA-35
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-12
Brake inspection ............................................... MA-36
Brake lines and cables inspection .................... MA-35
Brake pedal .......................................................... BR-6
Brake switch ................................... EC-598, EC-1329
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-600, EC-1331
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-315
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-11
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-14
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Camshaft inspection(VK45DE) ....................... EM-216
Camshaft inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... EM-86
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) EC-383, EC-1106
Camshaft(VK45DE) ........................................ EM-215