A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2020 MY Camry [09/2019

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Model Year Start: 2020	Model: Camry	Prod Date Range: [09/2019 - 03/2020]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2020 MY Camry [09/2019 - 03/2020]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during engine assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)
		Pre-collision system
		Intelligent clearance sonar system*
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking Assist Monitor System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system
Replacement of ECM	Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration	MIL comes on
Replacement of ECM	ECU communication ID registration (Immobiliser system)	Engine start function	1 2
Replacement of engine assembly Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired	Inspection After Repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.
Replacement of automatic transaxle assembly	Reset memory Input transaxle compensation code into ECM Perform road test to allow ECM to learn	Large shift shock Deterioration of fuel efficiency	for UB80E Initialization for UB80E Registration
Replacement of ECM (If possible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)	Reset memory*3 Transfer transaxle compensation code Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
Replacement of ECM (If impossible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)	Reset memory*3 Reset transaxle compensation code Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
Automatic transaxle fluid	ATF thermal degradation estimate reset	The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly.
Replacement of ECM*1	Code registration (Smart key System (for Start Function))	Wireless door lock control system Smart key system (for Entry Function) Smart key system (for Start Function) Steering lock function
Replacement of ECM*2	Code registration (Immobiliser system (w/o Smart Key System))	Wireless door lock control system Engine start
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system	for Initialization: for Calibration:
Replacement of front bumper assembly (w/ Panoramic view monitor system)	Front television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system	for Initialization: for Calibration:
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)	Television camera controller initialization Adjust steering angle Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Panoramic view monitor system	for Initialization: for Calibration:
Front wheel alignment adjustment	Perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.	VSC disabled or malfunctioning DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminated ABS warning light illuminated	w/ Electric Parking Brake System: w/o Electric Parking Brake System:

*1: w/ Smart Key System
*2: w/o Smart Key System
*3: When the ECM is replaced with a new one, reset memory is unnecessary.
*: When performing learning using the Techstream.
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CAUTION:

The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.

*a	An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Engine Lifter

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

for HFC-134a (R134a):

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for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):

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3. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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5. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

6. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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7. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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8. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

(a) Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad RH.

9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

(a) Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.

10. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

(a) Remove the bolt, 2 clips, 6 screws and No. 1 engine under cover.

11. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 screws, 6 clips and No. 2 engine under cover assembly.

12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal LH.

13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

(a) Remove the 2 screws, clip and front fender apron seal RH.

14. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

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15. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front lower bumper absorber.

16. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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17. DRAIN ENGINE OIL

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18. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

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19. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 clips, and then lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.

20. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.

21. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.

(b) Disengage the 3 wire harness clamps.

(d) Disengage the vacuum hose from the air cleaner hose.

(e) Loosen the hose clamp.

NOTICE:

Make sure the air cleaner support remains attached to the vehicle body.

(f) Disengage the 3 pins and remove the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.

22. REMOVE ECM

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23. REMOVE BATTERY

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24. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clamps from the battery clamp sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and battery clamp sub-assembly.

25. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) While disengaging the clip as shown in the illustration, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever together with the clip.

*a	Clip
*b	45° to 60°

(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

26. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose from the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly.

27. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the union to check valve hose from the vacuum pump assembly.

28. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER HOSE

(a) Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the outlet heater hose.

*a	Retainer
	Pull out
	Pull off

(b) Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.

(c) Cover the disconnected No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

29. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER HOSE

(a) Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the inlet heater hose.

*a	Retainer
	Pull out
	Pull off

(b) Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected water lines. Clean them if necessary.

(c) Cover the disconnected flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and inlet heater hose connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

30. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.

(b) Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly.

(1) Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

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31. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Remove the clamp to disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the No. 1 radiator bracket.

(b) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the water outlet.

32. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet.

33. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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34. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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35. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

HINT:

After disconnecting the wire harness, secure it with tape or equivalent to keep it out of the way.

(a) Remove the No. 2 relay block cover from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

(b) Remove the nut from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

(d) Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and separate the wire harness from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

(e) Disengage the 3 clamps.

(f) Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from the positive (+) battery terminal.

(g) Remove the bolt and disconnect earth wire from the automatic transaxle assembly.

(h) Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness from the body.

36. DISCONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the No. 3 water by-pass pipe.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

37. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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38. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)

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39. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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40. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

(a) Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.

NOTICE:

Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transaxle level.
Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.
To prevent the engine assembly from unexpectedly moving, securely support the engine assembly until it is secured to an engine stand.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

(d) Remove the 3 bolts and nut and separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH from the engine mounting bracket RH.

(e) Remove the bolt and nut and separate the rear No. 2 engine mounting insulator from the engine mounting bracket sub-assembly LH.

	Bolt
	Nut

(f) Remove the 8 bolts and front bumper extension sub-assembly RH and front bumper extension sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.

(g) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly RH and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly LH from the front frame assembly and vehicle body.

(h) Operate the engine lifter and remove the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the engine assembly with transaxle is clear of all wiring and hoses.
While lowering the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.

41. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD

(a) Remove the bolt and fuel delivery guard from the engine mounting bracket RH.

42. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS

(a) Install the No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger with the 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.

Torque:

43 N·m {438 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf}

No. 1 Engine Hanger	12281-25030
No. 2 Engine Hanger	12282-25010
Bolt	91552-F1040 or 90105-A0354

*1	No. 1 Engine Hanger
*2	No. 2 Engine Hanger

(b) Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly with transaxle.

NOTICE:

Pay attention to the angle of the sling device as the engine assembly or No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger may be damaged or deformed if the angle is incorrect.
Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.

43. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

(a) Remove the flywheel housing under cover from the cylinder block sub-assembly.

44. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT

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45. DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE

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46. REMOVE FLOW SHUTTING VALVE (NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE)

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47. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY

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48. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE

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49. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR

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50. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

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51. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator from the front engine mounting bracket.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator from the front frame assembly.

52. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.

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

53. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.

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54. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the transaxle housing.

55. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

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56. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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57. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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58. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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59. REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE

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60. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE

(a) Remove the engine wire from the engine assembly.

61. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND

(a) Install the engine assembly to an engine stand.

62. REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger from the cylinder head sub-assembly and engine mounting bracket RH.

63. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.

(a) Disengage the No. 6 water by-pass hose.

(b) Remove the bolt, nut and the radiator reserve tank assembly.

(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 earth wire from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.

(e) Disengage the clamp.

(f) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.

64. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING SPACER

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting spacer is necessary.

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and engine mounting spacer from the vehicle body.

65. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting bracket sub-assembly LH is necessary.

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting bracket sub-assembly LH from the vehicle body.

66. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear No. 2 engine mounting insulator is necessary.

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