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CYLINDER HEAD
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, che ck 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 gas, or any oils/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec- ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
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Item Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid A/T and CVT Models
LeakageLevel/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage LeakageLevel/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakage Leakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
1. Spark plug 2. Valve collet3. Valve spring retainer
4. Valve spring 5. Valve spring seat6. Valve oil seal
7. Valve guide (EXH) 8. Valve guide (INT)9. Cylinder head
10. Valve seat (EXH) 11. Valve (EXH)12. Valve seat (INT)
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• If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, follow the procedures in the applica-
ble sections.
• Always use the support poin t specified for lifting.
• Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoid-
able reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with a transmission jack or similar tool before
starting work, in preparation for the backward shif t of center of gravity.
• For supporting points fo r lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-38, "
Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift".
REMOVAL
Outline
Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from t he vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the tran-
saxle.
Preparation
1. Remove the hood assembly. Refer to BL-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the cowl top cover and cowl top extension assembly. Refer to EI-24, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-499, "
Inspection".
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
5. Remove the following parts. • Engine under cover. Refer to EI-15, "
Removal and Installation".
• Front road wheels and tires. Refer to WT-7, "
Adjustment".
• Front fender protector (RH and LH). Refer to EI-26, "
Removal and Installation".
• Battery and battery tray. Refer to SC-7, "
Removal and Installation".
• Drive belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation".
• Air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Exploded View".
• Radiator hose (upper and lower). Refer to CO-16, "
Component".
• Disconnect cooling fan controller wiring harness.
• Remove coolant reservoir tank.
• Remove fan shroud and cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-18, "
Component (Models with A/C)" or CO-
18, "Component (Models without A/C)".
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then tem-
porarily secure the engine harness into the engine side.
CAUTION:
Protect connectors using a resin bag against foreign materials.
2. Remove ground cable at transaxle side.
3. Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Refer to EM-33, "
Exploded View".
4. Disconnect EVAP purge hose and brake booster vacuum hose.
5. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to CO-16,
"Component".
6. Disconnect control linkage from transaxle. Refer to AT-213, "
A/T Shift Selector Removal and Installation"
(A/T), MT-14, "Exploded View" (M/T).
7. Disconnect the clutch tube at tr ansmission side (if equipped). Refer to CL-15, "
Removal and Installation".
Engine Room RH
1. Remove ground cable between front cover and vehicle.
2. Remove generator and generator br acket (A/C models). Refer to SC-25, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from t he engine. Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side
with a rope to avoid putting load on it (if equipped). Refer to MTC-78, "
Removal and Installation of Com-
pressor - HR16DE".
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle (if equipped). Refer to BRC-33,
"Removal and Installation" (ABS) or BRC-86, "Removal and Installation" (VDC/TCS/ABS).
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4. Remove engine mounting insulator (RH) (1), engine mounting
bracket (RH) (2) and engine mounting stay (3).
5. Remove engine mounting insulator (LH) (4) through bolt secur- ing nut (A).
6. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove the engine and the transaxle assembly. CAUTION:
• Make sure that no part interferes with the vehicle side.
• Before and during this lifting, alw ays check if any harnesses are left connected.
• During the removal, always be careful to prevent the vehicle from falling off the lift due to
changes in the center of gravity.
• If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.
Separation
1. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-19, "Removal and Installation HR16DE".
2. Lift with a hoist and separate the engine from the transaxle assembly. Refer to EM-82, "
Exploded View".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting insu-
lator.
• Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten nuts and bolts.
• Tighten engine mounting insulator (RH) bolts in the numerical
order shown.
InspectionINFOID:0000000005930964
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
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 leak-
age 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 leak age of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec- ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
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Item Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, che
ck 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 gas, or any oils/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec- ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item
Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid A/T and CVT Models
LeakageLevel/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage LeakageLevel/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakage Leakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
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OIL PAN
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec-
ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item
Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid A/T and CVT Models
LeakageLevel/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage LeakageLevel/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakage Leakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
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2. Install fuel injector (4) to fuel tube (1) with the following proce-
dure:
a. Insert clip (2) into clip groove (F) on fuel injector. • Insert clip so that protrusion (G) of fuel injector matches cut-
out (D) of clip.
CAUTION:
• Never reuse clip. Replace it with a new one.
• Be careful to keep clip from interfering with O-ring. Ifinterference occurs, replace O-ring.
b. Insert fuel injector into fuel tube with clip attached. • Insert it while matching it to the axial center.
• Insert fuel injector so that protrusion (B) of fuel tube matches
cut-out (C) of clip.
• Make sure that fuel tube flange (A) is securely fixed in flange
fixing groove (E) on clip.
c. Make sure that installation is complete by making sure that fuel injector does not rotate or come off.
3. Set fuel tube and fuel injector assembly at its position for installation on cylinder head. CAUTION:
Be careful not to let tip of injector nozzle interfere with other parts.
4. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
5. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006413287
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
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 leak- age 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 leak age of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec-
ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
3 : O–ring (black)
5 : O–ring (green)
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl
uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
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 leak- age 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 leak age of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec- ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*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
Transmission/
transaxle fluid A/T and CVT Models
LeakageLevel/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage LeakageLevel/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakageLeakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
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10. Install camshaft sprocket (EXH) (2).
NOTE:
Secure the hexagonal part (A) of camshaft (EXH) using wrench
to tighten bolt.
11. Install timing chain and related parts. Refer to EM-159
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12. Inspect and adjust valve clearance. Refer to EM-178, "
Valve Clearance".
13. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
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 leak-
age 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 leak age of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec- ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
• Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 is detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-III
and it is directed according to inspect ion procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-647, "
Diagnosis Pro-
cedure".
• Check when engine is cold so as to pr event burns from the splashing engine oil.
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-17, "
Inspection".
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.
a. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-137, "
Component".
b. Disconnect ignition coil and in jector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-159, "
Component".
1 : Camshaft sprocket (INT)
Camshaft sprocket
bolt (EXH) : 88.2 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65 ft-lb)
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Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid A/T and CVT Models
LeakageLevel/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage LeakageLevel/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakageLeakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
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