Removal

1AR-FE LUBRICATION: OIL PUMP: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
NOTICE: Do not remove the oil pump or oil pump relief valve from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

1. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
(a) Remove the engine and transaxle Removal.
2. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE Removal
3. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY Removal
4. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly
5. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR Removal
6. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY Disassembly
7. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH





(a) Remove the 5 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
8. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY Disassembly
9. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 17 bolts and 2 nuts.





(b) Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the timing chain cover and cylinder head, camshaft housing, cylinder block and stiffening crankcase with a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head, camshaft housing, cylinder block, stiffening crankcase and chain cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





(c) Remove the 3 gaskets from the stiffening crankcase.
10. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL





(a) Using a screwdriver and wooden block, pry out the oil seal.
NOTICE: Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.