Engine Removal

Engine Removal

NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
^ Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid Disconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Secure the hood in the open position.
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
3. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.





4. Remove the intake air duct (A).





5. Fix the hood in the vertical position by using a support rod (P/N 74145-S84-A00) as shown.





6. Disconnect the battery cables (A) from the underhood fuse/relay box (B).
7. Disconnect the connector (c) from the under-hood fuse/relay box (B), and remove the bolt (D).





8. Remove the throttle cable (A) and cruise control cable (B) by loosening the locknuts (C) then slipping the cable ends out of the accelerator linkage. Take care not to bend the cable when removing them.
Always replace any kinked cables with a new one.
9. Relieve fuel pressure.





10. Remove the fuel feed hose (A) and fuel return hose (B).





11. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose (A), Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister hose (B), vacuum hose (C) and P/S hose clamp (D).





12. Remove the mounting bolts (A), then remove the Power Steering (P/S) pump belt (B) and pump without disconnecting the P/S hoses.





13. Remove the alternator belt.
^ 1 Loosen the alternator mounting bolt (A).
^ 2 Loosen the alternator locknut (B).
^ 3 Loosen the adjusting bolt (C).
^ 4 Remove the alternator belt (D).





14. Disconnect the Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connectors from the ECM/PCM.





15. Remove the grommet (A), then pull out the ECM/PCM connectors.





16. Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors on the right side of the engine compartment.





17. Remove the starter cable (A), wire harness clamp (B), ground cable (C) and back-up light switch connectors (D).





18. Remove the shift cable (A) and select cable (B). Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one (M/T).





19. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and line/hose assembly (M/T).

NOTE:
^ Do not disconnect the line/hose assembly.
^ Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.
^ Take care not to bend the line.








20. Remove the rear engine mount bracket mounting bolt/nut (A).
21. Remove the rear stiffener (B) (except '01 model A/T).





22. Remove the front engine mount bracket mounting bolts (A), and loosen the mount bolt (B).
23. Remove the radiator cap.
24. Raise the hoist to full height.
25. Remove the front tires/wheels.





26. Remove the splash shield.
27. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator to drain the engine coolant.
28. Drain the Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) or Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer.
29. Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a new washer.





30. Lower the hoist, then remove the upper radiator hose (A), lower radiator hose (B) and the heater hoses (C).





31. Remove the ATF cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.





32. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
33. Make sure the hoist supports are positioned correctly on the vehicle. Raise the hoist to full height.





34. Remove exhaust pipe A.





35. Remove the bolts (A) securing the shift cable holder (B), then remove the shift cable cover (C). To prevent damage to the control lever joint, be sure to remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder before removing the bolts securing the shift cable cover (A/T).
36. Remove the lock bolt (D) securing the control lever (E), then remove the shift cable (F) with the control lever. Take care not to bend the shift cable while removing it (A/T).
37. Remove the damper fork.
38. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints.
39. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.











40. Remove the rear engine mount bracket. M/T:





41. Remove the flange bolts securing the radius rods.





42. Mark the front beam (A) and rear beam (B), then remove the front beam.
43. Lower the hoist.





44. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown.





45. Remove the ground cable (A) and the stop (B), then remove the upper bracket (C).





46. Remove the transmission mount bracket.
47. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
48. Slowly lower the engine about 150 mm (6 inch). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
49. Lower the engine all the way. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
50. Remove the engine from under the vehicle.