Removal

1NZ-FXE LUBRICATION: OIL PUMP: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD Removal
2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal
3. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD Removal
4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

5. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP Removal
6. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER Testing and Inspection
7. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
9. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
10. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine) Testing and Inspection
11. DRAIN ENGINE OIL Replacement
12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the windshield wiper motor and rink assembly Removal.
13. REMOVE FRONT COWL TOP PANEL OUTER Removal
14. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the clamp, then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner inlet from the air cleaner case.

(b) Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector, then remove the wire harness clamp.
(c) Loosen the clamp, then remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner assembly.

15. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET
(a) Remove the clip and air cleaner inlet.

16. SUSPEND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts.
(c) Separate the claw fitting, then suspend the brake master cylinder reservoir with a rope.
NOTE: Be careful of the angle of the brake master cylinder reservoir when suspending to prevent air from coming into the hose.

17. REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET
(a) Disconnect the hose from the brake master cylinder reservoir bracket.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and wire harness clamp, then remove the brake master cylinder reservoir bracket.
18. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the bolt which holds the headlight RH.
(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the wire harness clamp.
(c) Remove the bolt and bracket.

(d) Remove the nut.
(e) Slightly lift the headlight RH and separate the claw fitting, then remove the washer jar.
(f) Disconnect the hose from the washer jar.
19. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the fuel injector connector and ignition coil connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and wire harness clamp, then disconnect the wire harness.

(d) Disconnect the ventilation hose and No. 2 ventilation hose.

(e) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 ignition coils.

(f) Remove the 9 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the cylinder head cover.
20. REMOVE PURGE VSV Removal
21. REMOVE DRIVE BELT Removal
22. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY Removal
23. REMOVE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY Removal
24. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

(a) Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley and loosen the crankshaft bolt.
SST: 09213-58013
91111-50845
SST: 09330-00021
NOTE: When installing SST, be careful that the bolt which holds SST does not interfere with the chain cover.

(b) Loosen the crankshaft bolt until the 2 to 3 threads of the bolt is tightened to the crankshaft.
(c) Using SST, remove the crankshaft pulley.
SST: 09950-50013
09951-05010
09952-05010
09953-05020
09954-05021
(d) Remove the crankshaft bolt.
25. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Place a transmission jack underneath the engine, then put a wooden block on the jack.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and 4 nuts, then remove the engine mounting insulator RH.

26. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING SPACER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and engine mounting spacer.

27. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting bracket.

28. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.
29. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR Removal
30. REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 15 bolts and nut.

(b) Using an E8 "torx" socket wrench, remove the stud bolt.

(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in tape, remove the oil pump by prying out between the cylinder head and cylinder block.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the oil pump assembly, cylinder head and cylinder block.

(d) Remove the 2 O-rings.