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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
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Compressor, Coil Spring
204-
D001 (D78P-5310- A) Support Bar, Engine
303-
290- A Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D087 (D93P-6001- A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D088 (D93P-6001- A2)
Material Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4ZA-
19A536- RA or
equivalent WSE-
M5B392- A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153- H Klj . 1 ba
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REMOVAL
Engine
Removal
1. Remove the hood.
2. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
3. Remove the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
4. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
5. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 -
03B .
6. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
7. Disconnect the fuel lines. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
8. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
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Support Bracket, Engine
303-
639 Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D074 (D91P-6001- A) Klj . 1 ba
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25. Slide the access cover up.
26. Remove the nut and the battery leads.
27. Disconnect the connector.
28. Separate the degas sensor lead from the battery tray. Klj . 6 ba
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21. Install the safety clip.
22.
NOTE: The O-ring seal must be inspected and cleaned before installation. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
Connect the line to the receiver drier.
23. Install the safety clip.
24. Connect the degas sensor lead to the battery tray. Klj . 6 ba
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25. Connect the connector.
26. Install the battery leads.
27. Position the access cover.
28. Connect the ground connector. Klj . 7 ba
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44. Connect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet adapter.
45. Connect the fuel lines. For additional information, refer to Section 310
- 00 .
46. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
47. Install the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
48. Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 -
03B .
49. Fill the fluids to the correct levels.
50. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
51. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
52. Install the hood. Klj . 12 ba
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b
P=Primary, S=Secondary, E=Exhaust
c Time necessary for plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leak down fluid in
tappet.
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in A/C compressor bolts 25 18 —
A/C peanut fittings 8 — 71
A/C muffler nut 25 18 —
Accelerator bracket bolts 10 — 89
Battery tray bolts 11 8 —
Belt idler support bracket assembly fasteners 25 18 —
Camshaft sprocket bolt 115 85 —
Coolant bypass tube studs 25 18 —
Coolant bypass tube bolts 25 18 —
Coolant hose and tube assembly bolt 25 18 —
Cooling fan motor and shroud bolts 10 — 89
Connecting rod bolt
a — — —
Engine front cover bolt a a a
Drive belt tensioner bolts 25 18 —
Cylinder head bolt
a — — —
Idler pulley bracket 25 18 —
Power steering pump bolts 25 18 —
Power steering hose fitting 65 48 —
Power steering hose bracket bolt 10 — 89
Pulley to crankshaft bolt
a — — —
EGR valve to intake manifold
a — — —
Engine coolant degas bottle bolts 10 — 89
Exhaust manifold studs 25 18 —
Generator bolts 25 18 —
Generator support bracket bolts 25 18 —
Hood prop bolt 10 — 89
Hood mounting nuts 12 9 —
Heater water inlet tube 10 — 89
Heater water outlet tube 24 18 —
Lower intake manifold-
to-cylinder head bolt a — — —
Main bearing cap bolt
a — — —
Oil filter adapter bolt 25 18 —
Oil bypass filter to adapter 50 37 —
Oil pump screen cover and tube-
to-oil pump bolt 10 — 89
Oil pan-to-
cylinder block bolt a — — — Klj . 4 ba
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5. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
6. Remove the starter motor terminal cover.
7. Disconnect the starter wiring. 1. Remove the nut and disconnect the battery positive cable.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid wire.
8. Remove the three bolts and the starter. Klj . 2 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Exhaust Manifold RH
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the dual converter Y- pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
4. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 06 .
5. Remove the exhaust manifold. 1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold.
3. Remove and discard the gasket.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zUse a new exhaust manifold gasket.
z Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown.
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation 1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Remove the dual converter Y- pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
5. Remove and discard the pinch bolt.
6. Separate the steering coupler.
7. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube at the exhaust manifold.
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