Removal and Replacement

ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]

Warning
^ Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing death, serious injury, or damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
^ Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous. Fuel can easily ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always perform the Fuel Line Safety Procedure. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [L3 WITH TC].)

1. Disconnect both battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the charge air cooler duct.
4. Remove the air cleaner.
5. Remove the front tire.
6. Remove the under cover, splash shield and mudguard.
7. Remove the drive belt.
8. Disconnect the heater hose.
9. Disconnect the radiator hose.
10. Disconnect the brake vacuum hose.
11. Disconnect the fuel hose and vacuum hose.
12. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle side.
13. Disconnect the wiring harnesses.
14. Drain the engine coolant
15. Drain the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF).
16. Remove the propeller shaft (AWD).
17. Remove the front pipe and rear HO2S.
18. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft side.
19. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle side.
20. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected.

Note
^ Position and secure the A/C compressor out of the way with rope.

21. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
22. Install in the reverse order of removal.
23. Start the engine, and inspect and adjust the following:
^ Air bleeding
^ Front wheel alignment
^ Bleed the air from the cooling system.
^ Runout and contact on pulley and belt
^ Leakage of engine oil, engine coolant, automatic transmission fluid, or fuel.
^ Ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture (CO and HC)
^ Engine accessories operation

24. Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.





No.1 Engine Mount Removal Note





1. Remove the No.1 engine mount bracket from the underside of the vehicle.





2. Remove the No. 1 engine mount rubber and the front crossmember as a single unit.

No.3 Engine Mount Rubber, No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note





1. Secure the engine and transaxle using an engine jack and attachment.

Engine Mount Installation Note





1. Tighten the No. 3 engine mount stud bolt.

Tightening torque
7.0-13 Nm (72-132 kgf-cm, 62-115 in-lbf)





2. Tighten the No.1 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure.

Tightening torque
93.1-116.6 Nm (9.5-11.8 kgf-m, 68.7-85.9 ft-lbf)





3. Secure the engine and transaxle using an engine jack and attachment.





4. Temporarily tighten the No.3 engine mount nuts in the order shown in the figure.





5. Tighten the No.3 engine mount nuts in the order shown in the figure.

Tightening torque
74.5-104.9 Nm (7.6-10.6 kgf-m, 55.0-77.3 ft-lbf)





6. Temporarily tighten the No.4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure.





7. Tighten the No.4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure.

Tightening torque








8. Tighten the No.1 engine mount bolt A shown in the figure

Tightening torque
85.3-116.6 Nm (8.7-11.8 kgf-m, 63.0-85.9 ft-lbf)