Tools Required

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.




1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Start the engine. Crank the engine after the engine stalls for 10 seconds to rid the fuel system of fuel pressure.
3. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.



4. Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.
5. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
6. Disconnect the air intake tube from the throttle body.



7. Remove the air filter housing bolts.
8. Remove the air filter housing.



9. Disconnect the A/C pressure (ACP) transducer connector.



10. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve connector.
11. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor connector.
12. Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle body and the intake manifold.
13. Disconnect the engine coolant inlet/outlet hose at the throttle body.



14. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connector.
15. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
16. Disconnect the variable geometry induction solenoid (VGIS) connector.
17. Disconnect the VGIS vacuum tank hose.



18. Remove the engine cover bolts and the cover.
19. Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.
20. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.



21. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
22. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
23. Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors.



24. Disconnect the fuel line.



25. Remove the bracket nut from the power steering pressure pipe.
26. Remove the power steering pressure pipe.
27. Remove the alternator adjusting nut.



28. Remove the accessory drive bolt.
29. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector.
30. Disconnect the ignition coil connector from the electronic ignition (EI) system.
31. Disconnect the front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.



32. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
33. Remove the engine under-cover bolt and the nuts.
34. Remove the engine under-cover.
35. Remove the canister purge solenoid valve at the intake manifold support bracket.



36. Remove the bracket bolts from the upper intake manifold support.
37. Remove the bracket bolts from the lower intake manifold support.
38. Disconnect the connector from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.



39. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
40. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
41. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.



42. Loosen the hose clamp on the upper radiator hose at the thermostat housing.
43. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing.



44. Remove the cover bolts from the upper front timing belt.
45. Remove the cover from the upper front timing belt.



46. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
47. Remove the crankshaft pulley.



48. Remove the cover bolts from the lower front timing belt.
49. Remove the cover from the lower front timing belt.



50. Align the camshaft gear timing marks.



51. Slightly loosen the coolant pump retaining bolts.
52. Rotate the coolant pump counterclockwise using J 42492-A  (1) to relieve the timing belt tension.
53. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.



54. Remove the valve cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement.

Notice: Use extreme care when installing the camshaft not to nick, scratch, or damage the camshaft lobes or bearing surfaces.

55. While holding the intake camshaft firmly in place, remove the intake camshaft gear bolt.
56. Remove the intake camshaft gear.
57. While holding the exhaust camshaft firmly in place, remove the exhaust camshaft gear bolt.
58. Remove the exhaust camshaft gear.



59. Remove the bolts from the timing belt automatic tensioner.
60. Remove the timing belt automatic tensioner.



61. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolts.
62. Remove the CMP sensor.



63. Remove the bolt from the timing belt idler pulley.
64. Remove the timing belt idler pulley.



65. Remove the bolts from the rear timing belt cover.
66. Remove the rear timing belt cover.



67. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the coolant pipe.



68. Loosen all of the cylinder head bolts gradually and in the sequence shown.
69. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
70. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold attached.

Notice: Use extreme care when removing the cylinder head to prevent any engine oil , dirt, or coolant from entering the engine. Damage to the engine could result.

71. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
72. Disassembly the cylinder head, if applicable. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble.
73. Clean and inspect the cylinder head as necessary. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection.

1. Assemble the cylinder head, if applicable. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble.



2. Install the cylinder head gasket.
3. Install the cylinder head with the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold attached.
4. Install new cylinder head bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts gradually and in the sequence shown.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). Adjust the bolts to 60 degrees plus 60 degrees plus 60 degrees plus 10 degrees using J 45059 or KM-470-B .




6. Connect the heater outlet hose to the coolant pipe.



7. Install the rear timing belt cover.
8. Install the bolts to the rear timing belt cover.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




9. Install the CMP sensor. Install the CMP sensor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).




10. Install the timing belt idler pulley. Install the bolt. to the timing belt idler pulley

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).




11. Install the timing belt automatic tensioner. Install the bolts to the timing belt automatic tensioner.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).





Notice: Use extreme care when installing the camshaft not to nick, scratch, or damage the camshaft lobes or bearing surfaces.

12. Install the intake camshaft gear.
13. While holding the intake camshaft firmly in place, install the intake camshaft gear bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 67.5 N·m (49 lb ft).

14. Install the exhaust camshaft gear.
15. While holding the exhaust camshaft firmly in place, install the exhaust camshaft gear bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 67.5 N·m (49 lb ft).




16. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and to the top of the seal between the rear valve cover and the cylinder head.
17. Install the valve cover and the valve cover gasket.
18. Install the valve cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).





Important: Ensure that the exhaust camshaft gear dowel pin is approximately in the 11 o'clock position.

19. Align the timing marks on the camshaft gear.



20. Align the mark on the crankshaft gear to the notch at the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.




Notice: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failure to follow this recommendation will damage the drive belt.

21. Inspect the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Inspection. If the belt is in good working condition, install the timing belt.



22. Rotate the coolant pump clockwise until the adjust arm pointer of the timing belt automatic tensioner is aligned to the notch in the timing belt automatic tensioner bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




23. Tighten the coolant pump retaining bolts.
24. Rotate the crankshaft 2 full turns clockwise using the crankshaft pulley bolt.
25. Loosen the coolant pump retaining bolts.
26. Rotate the coolant pump until the adjust arm pointer of the timing belt automatic tensioner is aligned with the pointer on the timing belt automatic tensioner bracket.



27. Tighten the coolant pump retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the coolant pump retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




28. Install the retaining bolts that secure the engine mount to the engine mount bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

29. Install the lower front timing belt cover.
30. Install the bolts to the lower front timing belt cover.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




31. Install the crankshaft pulley.
32. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 95 N·m (70 lb ft) using a torque wrench. Using J 45059 or KM-470-B , tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 30 degrees plus 15 degrees.




33. Install the upper front timing belt cover.
34. Install the bolts to the upper front timing belt cover.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




35. Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
36. Connect the throttle body coolant hose to the thermostat housing.
37. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.



38. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Install the bolts to the exhaust manifold heat shield.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).




39. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
40. Install the upper bolts to the intake manifold support bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




41. Install the canister purge solenoid valve at the intake manifold support bracket.
42. Install the engine under-cover.



43. Connect the front HO2S connector.
44. Connect the EI system ignition coil connector.
45. Connect the EGR valve connector.

Notice: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failure to follow this recommendation will damage the drive belt.

46. Install the accessory drive belt.



47. Install the alternator bracket retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

48. Install the alternator nut. Do NOT tighten.



49. Connect the fuel line at the fuel rail.



50. Connect the fuel injector harness connectors.
51. Connect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
52. Connect the CMP sensor connector.



53. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
54. Connect the breather tube to the valve cover.
55. Install the engine cover.
56. Install the engine cover bolts.



57. Connect the VGIS vacuum tank hose.
58. Connect the VGIS connector.
59. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
60. Connect the MAP sensor connector.



61. Connect the engine coolant inlet/outlet hose to the throttle body.
62. Connect the throttle cable to the throttle body and the intake manifold.
63. Connect the TP sensor connector.
64. Connect the IAC valve connector.



65. Connect the A/C pressure transducer connector.



66. Install the air filter housing. Install the air filter housing bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).




67. Connect the air intake tube to the throttle body.
68. Connect the IAT sensor connector.
69. Connect the breather tube to the valve cover.
70. Install the fuel pump fuse.
71. Connect the negative battery cable.
72. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.