Remove the harness clamp (A) from its clamp bracket (B) located in front of the left damper top.
Set up the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256). Carefully position the engine support hanger to the vehicle; position both cross-arm foot bases (C) over the harness clamp brackets on both sides, and position both front stands on the front bulkhead. Attach the hook to the universal eyelet, tighten the wing nut by hand, and lift and support the engine.
Disconnect the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (A) and torque sensor 6P connector (B) from the steering gearbox.
Disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (C) by pushing the lock (D) and pulling up the lever (E).
Wrap the connectors with vinyl tape to avoid contamination from grease or water.
Remove the front cross-member brace (A).
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
► The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push ...
Accessories
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Removal
NOTE: Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the
steering gearbox.
Remove the steering gearbox.
Remove both tie-rod ends from the rack ends.
R ...