Special Tools Required
Sub hanger stay ( 07MAK-PY30100)
| 1. | Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio or the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. |
| 2. | Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
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| 3. | Relieve the fuel pressure. |
| 4. | Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. |
| 5. | Remove the battery. |
| 6. | Remove the air cleaner housing assembly. |
| 7. | Remove the under-cowl panel. |
| 8. | Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B), then remove the resonator (C).
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| 9. | Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
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| 10. | Remove the harness clamp (B). |
| 11. | Remove the engine control module (ECM)/ powertrain control module (PCM) cover (A), then remove the three bolts (B) securing the ECM/PCM.
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| 12. | Disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).
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| 13. | Remove the harness clamps (C). |
| 14. | Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box (A) from the bracket, then remove the ECM/PCM bracket (B) (A/T).
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| 15. | Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
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| 16. | Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose.
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| 17. | Remove the shift cable (M/T). |
| 18. | Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (M/T). |
| 19. | Remove the air cleaner housing bracket (M/T).
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| 20. | Remove the drive belt. |
| 21. | Remove the idler pulley base. |
| 22. | Remove the radiator cap. |
| 23. | Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height. |
| 24. | Remove the front wheels. |
| 25. | Remove the splash shield.
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| 26. | Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant. |
| 27. | Drain the engine oil. |
| 28. | Drain the transmission fluid: |
| 29. | Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (A).
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| 30. | Remove the grommet (B), then disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (C). |
| 31. | Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (D). |
| 32. | Remove the shift cable (A/T). |
| 33. | Separate the stabilizer links. |
| 34. | Separate the knuckles from the lower arms. |
| 35. | Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. |
| 36. | Remove the steering gearbox bracket (A).
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| 37. | Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B), stiffener mounting bolt (C), and stiffener (D). |
| 38. | Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), stiffener mounting bolt (B), and stiffener (C).
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| 39. | Remove the harness clamp (D) from the subframe. |
| 40. | Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
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| 41. | Lower the vehicle on the hoist. |
| 42. | Remove the radiator. |
| 43. | Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses from the transmission, then plug the line and hose.
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| 44. | Remove the heater hoses.
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| 45. | Support the transmission with a jack and wood block under the transmission (A/T). |
| 46. | Remove the transmission mount (A/T).
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| 47. | Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission mount bracket (C) (A/T).
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| 48. | Install the transmission hanger bracket (P/N 21232- RCT-A00) (A) and washer (B) on the transmission (A/T).
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| 49. | Attach the special tools to the engine as shown.
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| 50. | Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.
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| 51. | Remove the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt and nuts.
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| 52. | Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the hoist to full height. |
| 53. | Remove the lower torque rod. M/T A/T |
| 54. | Remove the front mount mounting bolt (M/T).
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| 55. | Make the appropriate reference lines (A) at both ends of the subframe that line up with the body (B).
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| 56. | Loosen the mid-stiffener mounting bolts (A) on both sides.
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| 57. | Support the front subframe (A) with the wood piece (B) and a jack.
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| 58. | Remove the subframe.
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| 59. | Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring. |
| 60. | Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way. |
| 61. | Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission assembly. |
| 62. | Remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle. |