Removal

1NZ-FXE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING CHAIN: 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 to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

5. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
7. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER
8. REMOVE NO. 4 CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVER
9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Testing and Inspection
10. DRAIN ENGINE OIL Replacement
11. REMOVE WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH Removal
13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH Removal
14. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL Removal
15. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH Removal
16. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
17. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOTOR WITH WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
18. REMOVE FRONT COWL TOP PANEL OUTER Removal
19. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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

(b) Disconnect the intake air flow meter connector, then remove the wire harness clamp.
(c) Loosen the clamp, then remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner assembly.
20. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET

(a) Remove the clip and No. 2 air cleaner inlet.
21. DISCONNECT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR

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

22. 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.
23. 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 assembly.
(f) Disconnect the hose from the washer jar assembly.
24. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER

(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 ventilation hose No. 2.

(e) Remove the bolt and ignition coil.

(f) Remove the 9 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the cylinder head cover.
25. REMOVE PURGE VSV

(a) Disconnect the connector and hose.
(b) Remove the bolt and purge VSV.
26. REMOVE DRIVE BELT Removal
27. REMOVE WATER PUMP Removal
28. 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 2 to 3 threads of the bolt are tightened to the crankshaft.
(c) Using SST, remove the crankshaft damper.
SST: 09950-50013
09951-05010
09952-05010
09953-05020
09954-05021
(d) Remove the crankshaft bolt.
29. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH

(a) Put a wooden block on a jack. Support the oil pan with the jack.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and 4 nuts, then remove the engine mounting insulator RH.
30. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING SPACER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and engine mounting spacer.
31. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting bracket.
32. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.
33. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR Removal
34. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER Removal
35. REMOVE OIL PUMP SEAL Replacement
36. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC / COMPRESSION

(a) Install the washer to the crankshaft bolt, then install the bolt to the crankshaft.
(b) Turn the crankshaft clockwise so it is positioned as illustrated.
37. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER

(a) Lift up the stopper plate, then unlock the plunger.
(b) Push in the plunger to the end with the plunger unlocked.

(d) Insert a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) diameter bar into the hole of the stopper plate with the plunger locked.
HINT: If the stopper plate is not completely lowered and a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) diameter bar cannot be inserted, unlock and pull out the plunger slightly. Then the stopper plate will be completely lowered and a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) diameter bar can be inserted easily.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and chain tensioner.
38. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER

(a) Remove the bolt and tensioner slipper.
39. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and chain vibration damper.
40. REMOVE CHAIN

(a) Remove the chain from the engine.