Removal and Replacement

ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]

Warning:
- Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
- Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure".

Note: Perform the engine and transaxle component removal/installation from below the vehicle.

1. Remove the plug hole plate.
2. Remove the air hose and air cleaner component.
3. Remove the battery cover, battery duct, battery clamp, battery and battery tray.
4. Disconnect the fuel hose.
5. Remove the following parts.
(1) Accelerator cable and bracket
(2) Front wheels and tires
(3) Under cover and splash shields
(4) A/C drive belt
(5) A/C compressor with the pipes still connected

Note: Secure the A/C compressor using wire or rope so that it is out of the way.

6. Drain the transaxle oil (MTX) or ATF (ATX).
7. Drain the engine coolant.
8. Disconnect the brake vacuum hose.
9. Remove the following parts.
(1) Member
(2) Front crossmember, front stabilizer, lower arm, steering gear and No.1 engine mount rubber component
(3) Drive shafts
(4) Coolant reserve tank with the hose still connected
(5) Cooling fan component
(6) ATF hose, selector cable and wiring harness (ATX)
(7) Shift cable (MTX)
(8) Clutch release cylinder with the pipe still connected (MTX)
10. Disconnect the heater hose.
11. Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hose.
12. Disconnect the main silencer.
13. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
14. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Caution: Do not tighten the No.1 engine mount rubber installation bolt before tightening the No.3 engine mount rubber installation bolt.

15. Start the engine. And inspect and adjust them if necessary.
16. Inspect the following and adjust them if necessary.
- Front wheel alignment
- Puller and belt for runout and contact
- Leakage of engine oil, engine coolant, ATF, transaxle oil, and fuel
- Ignition timing, idle speed, and amount of CO, HC (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [LF, L3].) Testing and Inspection
- Engine-driven accessories operation

Note: If the engine is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the road test and verify that there is no abnormality.





Main Fuse Block Connector Removal Note





1. Release the tab in the order shown in the figure.
2. Pull the lock lever up and remove the connector.

No.3 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine Mount Rubber Removal Note





1. Secure the engine and the transaxle using an engine jack and attachment as shown in the figure.

No.3 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Note





1. Secure the engine and the transaxle using an engine jack and attachment as shown in the figure.
2. Install the No.1 engine mount rubber and No.4 engine mount rubber.

Caution: Do not reuse the No.4 engine mount rubber installation bolt unless it has a washer.

Note: Do not tighten the bolt and nut for the No.1 engine mount rubber and No.4 engine mount rubber during this step.





3. Tighten the No.4 engine mount rubber installation bolt as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque 83.6 - 113.1 Nm (8.6 - 11.5 kgf-m, 61.7 - 83.4 ft-lbf)





4. Tighten the No.4 engine mount rubber and battery bracket bolts and nuts in the order as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque
(1) 6.9 - 9.8 Nm (70.4 - 99.9 kgf-cm, 61.1 - 86.7 in-lbf)
(2) 44.0 - 61.0 Nm (4.5 - 6.2 kgf-m, 32.5 - 44.9 ft-lbf)





5. Tighten the No.3 engine mount bracket stud bolts.

Tightening torque 7.0 - 13 Nm (71.4 - 132.5 kgf-cm, 62.0 - 115.0 in-lbf)





6. Tighten the No.3 engine joint bracket bolts and nuts in the order as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque
Nuts: 74.5 - 104.9 Nm (7.6 - 10.6 kgf-m, 55.0 - 77.3 ft-lbf)
Bolts: 74.5 - 93.1 Nm (7.6 - 9.5 kgf-m, 55.0 - 68.7 ft-lbf)

No.1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Note
1. Remove the engine jack and attachment.





2. Tighten the No.1 engine mount rubber installation bolts as shown in the figure.

Caution:
- Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure to prevent abnormal noise and vibration after assembly.
- Tighten the bolts while being careful of their length to prevent interference between the steering gear housing and bolt.

Bolt stem length
Front cross member bolt: 62 mm (2.44 in)
No.1 engine mount bracket bolt: 65 mm (2.56 in)

Tightening torque
A type: 72.6 - 90.9 Nm (7.40 - 9.2 kgf-m, 53.6 - 67.0 ft-lbf)
B type: 93.1 - 116.6 Nm (9.5 - 11.8 kgf-m, 68.7 - 85.9 ft-lbf)