Toyota Venza: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

6. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER LH

7. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

10. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE

11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

(See page )

12. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL

13. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

14. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

15. REMOVE BATTERY

16. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY

18. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

19. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

20. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

21. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

22. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

23. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

24. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

25. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

26. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

27. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

28. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

29. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

30. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

31. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

32. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH

33. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

34. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

35. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

36. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

37. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD)

38. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

39. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

40. SEPARATE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

41. SEPARATE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.

42. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH

(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs.

(b) Remove the 3 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the front frame assembly.

43. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH

(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs.

(b) Remove the 3 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulator RH from the front frame assembly.

44. SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator assembly from the front frame assembly.

45. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH

46. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS

47. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE

48. INSTALL BELT

49. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

(a) Wind the chain with the chain block assembly to lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly. Text in Illustration *a Chain Block Assembly NOTICE: When suspending the engine with automatic transaxle assembly, do not tighten the chain block assembly more than 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf). Lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly until the engine is slightly raised off the front frame assembly. Do not lift the engine with automatic transaxle assembly excessively.

(b) Support the front frame assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

*a	Engine Lifter
*b	Attachment
	Attachment Placement Location

NOTICE:

Use the attachments to keep the front frame assembly level.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and frame side rail plates RH and LH.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and front suspension member rear braces RH and LH.

(e) Slowly lower the front frame assembly.

NOTICE:

When lowering the front frame assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

50. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

51. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for 2WD)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

52. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

53. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

54. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LH

55. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

56. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front suspension member dynamic damper.

57. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT STOPPER

58. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR STOPPER

59. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION

(a) Install SST as shown in the illustration. Text in Illustration *1 Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion SST: 09830-10010 09830-01010 09830-01040 09830-01050 SST: 09950-40011 09951-04020 09952-04010 09955-04011

(b) Using SST, remove the front suspension member body mounting front cushion. Text in Illustration *1 Turn *2 Hold NOTICE: Make sure that the claws of SST are securely hung onto the mounting front cushion. Tighten SST slowly and evenly. Be careful as the mounting front cushion may fly out. The mounting front cushion cannot be reused.

60. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION LH

(a) Install SST as shown in the illustration. SST: 09830-10010 09830-01010 09830-01040 09830-01050 SST: 09950-40011 09951-04020 09952-04010 09954-04010 09955-04011 Text in Illustration *1 Front Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion

(b) Using SST, remove the front suspension member body mounting rear cushion LH. Text in Illustration *1 Turn *2 Hold SST: 09830-10010 09830-01010 09830-01040 09830-01050 SST: 09950-40011 09951-04020 09952-04010 09954-04010 09955-04011 NOTICE: Make sure that the claws of SST are securely hung onto the mounting rear cushion. Tighten SST slowly and evenly. Be careful as the mounting rear cushion may fly out. The mounting rear cushion cannot be reused.

61. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.