Engine Replace

Engine and transaxle assemblies are removed as a unit.
1. Remove hood and disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove undercover.
4. Drain engine oil, transaxle fluid and coolant. Remove radiator cap before draining the cooling system.
5. Remove engine and transaxle crossmember, then using suitable lifting equipment, raise engine slightly.
6. Remove both front wheels and steering knuckles.
7. Disconnect and remove both driveshafts from transaxle.
8. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, disconnect shift rod and extension bar from transaxle.
9. On all vehicles, remove radiator lower water hose.
10. Remove front and rear transaxle mounting rubbers.
11. Disconnect exhaust pipe from front catalytic converter.
12. Remove bolts and transaxle bracket.
13. Remove air cleaner assembly.
14. Disconnect all distributor, starter motor and alternator wires from engine.
15. Disconnect accelerator cable from engine.
16. Remove speedometer cable from transaxle. Ensure speedometer drive gear is free of dust and dirt.
17. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, disconnect clutch cable, bracket and ground cable from transaxle.
18. On all vehicles, remove radiator upper water hose, and heater hose.
19. Disconnect all fuel and vacuum lines from engine.
20. Remove purge canister and engine mounting bracket.
21. Using a suitable hoist, raise engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle.
22. Reverse procedure to install.