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3. Tighten bolts in the numerical order shown.
4. Install intake manifold support (front and rear).
Electric Throttle Control Actuator
• Tighten bolts of electric throttle control
actuator equally and diagonally in several steps.
• Perform “Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning” after repair when removing harness connector of the elec- tric throttle control actuator. Refer to EC-25, "
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING : Special
Repair Requirement".
• Perform “Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning” and “Idle Air Volume Learning” after repair when replacing electric throttle control actuator. Refer to EC-25, "
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING :
Special Repair Requirement" and EC-26, "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement".
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PBIC3652E
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IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER
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3. Remove spark plug using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Never drop or shock it.
4. Remove ground cable (RH).
5. Support the bottom surface of engine using a trans mission jack, and then remove the engine mounting
bracket and insulator (RH). Refer to EM-82, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove fuel tube protector.
7. Disconnect PCV valve hose from PCV valve.
8. Remove oil filler cap.
9. Remove rocker cover. • Loosen bolts in reverse order shown.
NOTE:
13 and 14 shown are used to tighten the fuel tube protector.
10. Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.
11. Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and front cover.
CAUTION:
Never scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Never drop or shock spark plug.
• Checking and adjusting spar k plug gap is not required
between change intervals.
• If spark plug tip is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.
PBIC3871E
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PBIC3670E
SMA806CA
Cleaner air pressure
: Less than 588 kPa (5.88 bar, 6 kg/cm2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time : Less than 20 seconds
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TIMING CHAIN
4. Remove the following parts.
• Intake manifold: Refer to EM-27, "
Exploded View".
• Drive belt: Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation".
• Water pump pulley: Refer to CO-20, "
Exploded View".
• Ground cable (RH)
5. Support the bottom surface of engine using a tr ansmission jack, and then remove the engine mounting
bracket and insulator (RH). Refer to EM-82, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-46, "
Exploded View".
7. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke with the following procedure:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley (2) clockwise and align TDC mark (without paint mark) (A) to timing indicator (1) on front cover.
b. Make sure the matching marks on each camshaft sprocket are positioned as shown.
• If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one more turn to align matching
marks to the positions.
8. Remove crankshaft pulley with the following procedure:
a. Secure crankshaft pulley (1) using a suitable tool (A).
b. Loosen and pull out crankshaft pulley bolts. CAUTION:
Never remove the bolts as they are used as a supporting
point for the pulley puller.
c. Attach Tool (A) in the M 6 thread hole on crankshaft pulley, and remove crankshaft pulley.
B : White paint mark (Not use for service)
PBIC3673E
1 : Camshaft sprocket (EXH)
2 : Camshaft sprocket (INT)
A : Matching mark (stamp)
B : Matching mark (peripheral stamp line)
PBIC3872E
PBIC3710E
B: M6 bolt
Tool number : KV11103000 ( — )
PBIC3711E
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-83
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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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2. Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected fr
om steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on the
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-25, "
Component".
3. Remove drive shafts (LH and RH) from steering knuckle. Refer to FA X - 9 , "
Removal and Installation (Left
Side)" and FAX-10, "Removal and Installation (Right Side)".
4. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-5, "
Component".
5. Remove rear torque rod (1). NOTE:
A/T models shown, M/T models similar.
6. Remove A/T cooler hoses from transmission (if equipped). NOTE:
Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
7. Preparation for the separation work of transaxle is as follows: • Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to EM-42, "
Compo-
nent".
Removal
1. Install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side (A) and rear
right side (B) and support the engine with a hoist.
2. Lift with a hoist and secure the engine in appropriate position.
3. Use a suitable tool (A) to securely support bottom of the engine and the transaxle assembly and simultaneously adjust hoist ten-
sion.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
PBIC3737E
PBIC3738E
PBIC3223J
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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:
JPBIA0512ZZ
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JPBIA0280ZZ
Item Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
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ENGINE STAND SETTINGEM-87
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
ENGINE STAND SETTING
SettingINFOID:0000000005930965
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using differ-
ent type of engine stand, note with difference in steps and etc.
1. Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from
the vehicle, and separate the transaxle from the
engine. Refer to EM-82, "
Exploded View".
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc (if equipped). Refer to CL-16, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove flywheel or driveplate. • Secure flywheel or driveplate with Tool, and remove bolts.
CAUTION:
• Never disassemble flywheel.
• Never place flywheel or driveplate with signal plate facing down.
• When handling signal plate, take car e not to damage or scratch it.
• Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized.
4. Lift the engine with a hoist to install it onto widely use engine stand. CAUTION:
• Use the engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 135 kg (298 lb) or more] large
enough for supporting the engine weight.
• If the load capacity of stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the poten-
tial risk of overturning stand.
- Intake manifold: Refer to EM-27, "
Exploded View".
- Exhaust manifold: Refer to EM-30, "
Exploded View".
- Rocker cover: Refer to EM-46, "
Exploded View".
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely use engine stand that
can support mating surface of transaxle with flywheel or drive-
plate removed.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine
stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "
Draining".
6. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug (1) from RH side of the engine. Tool number : KV11105210 (J-44716)
PBIC0085E
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DRIVE BELTSEM-133
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1. Install drive belt.
CAUTION:
Confirm drive belt is completely set to pulleys.
2. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt. WARNING:
Never place hand in a location where pinching m ay occur if the holding tool accidentally comes
off.
CAUTION:
Make sure no oil/fluid in cluding engine oil and engine coolan t drips onto the belt or pulley.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
4. Confirm tension of drive belt at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range. Refer to
EM-132, "
Checking Drive Belts".
5. Install fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-26, "
Removal and Installation".
ComponentINFOID:0000000005931001
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto TensionerINFOID:0000000005931002
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The complete auto-tensioner must be re placed as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-132, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Support the engine and remove the torque rod (RH), engine mounting insulator (RH) and engine mount- ing bracket (RH). Refer to EM-197, "
Component".
3. Release the fixed drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
4. Loosen bolt and remove drive belt auto-tensioner. NOTE:
Use TORX socket (size T50).
1. Front cover 2. Drive belt auto–tensioner3. Idler pulley (models without A/C)
4. Bracket (models without A/C) 5. Shaft (models without A/C)
PBIC4698E
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