Removal

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE HOOD
2. REMOVE OIL PAN PROTECTOR
3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
4. REMOVE LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR
5. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNT MEMBER BRACKET PLATE
6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
7. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
9. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP COVER
10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET
11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE BATTERY
13. REMOVE DRIVE BELT, FAN FLUID COUPLING AND FAN PULLEY
14. DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE TO THROTTLE BODY
15. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
16. REMOVE V-BANK COVER BRACKETS FROM ENGINE HANGERS
17. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS, WIRE, STRAPS, CLAMPS AND HOSES
- Engine oil level sensor connector
- Generator connector
- Generator wire
- Engine wire clamp from bracket on generator
- Ground strap from RH engine mounting bracket
- Ground strap from under of the LH fender apron
- Engine wire clamp from cowl panel
- Radiator reservoir hose from water bypass pipe
- Brake booster vacuum hose from air intake chamber
- Heater hose from heater water valve
- Heater hose from water bypass pipe
- Fuel inlet hose from fuel inlet pipe
- PS air hose from air intake chamber
- 2 EVAP hoses from pipes (from charcoal canister)
- Oil Pressure switch connector

18. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CABIN
a. Remove these parts:
- Under cover
- Glove compartment

b. Disconnect these connectors:
- 3 ECM connectors
- Cowl wire connector from connector on bracket
- Engine wire clamp from bracket





c. Disconnect the grommet from the cowl panel, and pull out the engine wire.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the engine wire.

19. DISCONNECT PS OIL COOLER PIPE FROM OIL PAN





20. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSORS FROM FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Disconnect the 2 wire grommets from the floor panel.
b. Disconnect the 2 oxygen sensors from the exhaust pipe.
21. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Loosen the clamp bolt holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.





b. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC).
c. Remove the front exhaust pipe and 3 gaskets.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and pipe support bracket.
22. REMOVE TWC
Remove the 3 nuts, TWC and gasket. Remove the 2 TWC.





23. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE
a. Loosen the 2 clamp bolts, and disconnect the center exhaust pipe from the tailpipes.
b. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the 2 rings on the body brackets, and remove the center exhaust pipe and 2 gaskets.
24. REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR FOR REAR SIDE OF FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
25. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR CENTER FLOOR CROSSMEMBER BRACES
26. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT





27. DISCONNECT A/C COMPRESSOR FROM ENGINE
a. Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
b. Disconnect the wire clamp from the wire bracket on the A/C compressor.
c. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the ground cable from the A/C compressor stay.
d. Remove the bolt, nut and A/C compressor stay.
e. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the wire bracket from the A/C compressor.
f. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the A/C compressor from the engine.
28. REMOVE ABS ACTUATOR





29. REMOVE PS PUMP AND OIL RESERVOIR
a. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and lets pump from the engine.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and PS oil reservoir from the RH fender apron.
30. REMOVE HEAT INSULATORS FOR FRONT SIDE OF FRONT EXHAUST PIPE





31. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FROM VEHICLE
a. Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the heater water, valve from the cowl panel.
b. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
c. Remove the 2 nuts holding the engine mounting insulators to the front suspension crossmember.





d. Remove the nut, and disconnect the transmission control rod from the shift lever.
e. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and rear engine mounting member.





f. Lift the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.

HINT: Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.

NOTICE: Be careful not hit the PS gear housing and Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch.

g. Place the engine and transmission assembly onto the stand.
32. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM TRANSMISSION
Disconnect these connectors and clamps:
- Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) connector
- PNP switch connector
- Solenoid connector
- Direct clutch speed sensor connector
- 4 engine wire clamps from bracket





33. REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE AND DIPSTICK FOR TRANSMISSION
a. Remove the bolt.
b. Pull out the dipstick guide and dipstick from the port of transmission.
c. Remove the O-ring from the dipstick guide.
34. REMOVE OIL COOLER PIPES FOR TRANSMISSION





35. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH BOLTS
a. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
b. Turn the crankshaft pulley bolt to gain access to each bolt.
c. Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and remove the 6 bolts.





36. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
a. Remove the 10 bolts and engine wire bracket.
b. Remove the transmission together with the torque converter clutch from the engine.





37. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE
Remove the 8 bolts, front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer.