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.

1. Remove the battery and battery tray.
2. Remove the front tire.
3. Remove the charge air cooler cover.
4. Remove the air cleaner.
5. Remove the under cover, splash shield and mudguard.
6. Drain the engine coolant
7. Drain the transaxle oil.
8. Remove the drive belt.
9. Remove the tunnel member.
10. Remove the member.
11. Remove the TWC.
12. Remove the insulator.
13. Remove the WU-TWC.
14. Disconnect the heater hose.
15. Disconnect the radiator hose.
16. Disconnect the brake vacuum hose.
17. Disconnect the fuel hose and vacuum hose.
18. Disconnect the shift cable.
19. Disconnect the clutch release cylinder with the pipe.
20. Disconnect the wiring harnesses.
21. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft side.
22. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle side.
23. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected.

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

24. Remove the front crossmember, lower arm, front stabilizer, and steering gear and linkage as a single unit.
25. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
26. Install in the reverse order of removal.
27. 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
28. Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.





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.

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 new 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
1st step: 6.9 - 9.8 Nm (70.4 - 99.9 kgf-cm, 61.1 - 86.7 in-lbf)
2nd step: 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 mount bracket bolts and nuts in the order as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque 74.5 - 104.9 Nm (7.60 - 10.6 kgf-m, 55.0 - 77.3 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.

Tightening torque 93.1 - 116.6 Nm (9.50 - 11.88 kgf-m, 68.7 - 85.9 ft-lbf)