Removal and Replacement
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [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". (See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [L3].)
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) Front wheels and tires
(2) Under cover and splash shields
(3) A/C drive belt
(4) 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 ATF (ATX) or transaxle oil (MTX). (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.
(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 presilencer.
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. (See No.3 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Note.)
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 [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 transaxle using an engine jack.
No.3 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Note
Note
^ Do not tighten the bolt and nut for the No.1 engine mount rubber and No.4 engine mount rubber during this step.
1. Secure the engine and transaxle using an engine jack.
2. Install the No.1 engine mount rubber and No.4 engine mount rubber.
3. Tighten the new No.4 engine mount rubber installation bolt as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
129.9-152.7 N-m (13.3-15.5 kgf-m, 95.9-112.6 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. 44-61 N-m (4.5-6.2 kgf-m, 32.5-44.9 ft-lbf)
2. 8.8-12.7 N-m (90-129 kgf-cm, 77.9-112.4 in-lbf)
5. Tighten the No.3 engine mount bracket stud bolts.
Note
^ If the No.3 engine mount bracket and the engine are removed, retighten the No.3 engine mount stud bolts.
Tightening torque
7.0-13.0 N-m (71.4-132.5 kgf-cm, 62-115 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 N-m (7.6-10.6 kgf-m, 55-77 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.
Note
^ Tighten bolts 1 and 2 to the same tightening torque.
Bolt length (measured from below the head)
Front crossmember side: 62 mm (2.441 in)
No.1 engine mount bracket side: 65 mm (2.559 in)
Tightening torque
104.2-132.6 N-m (10.7-13.5 kgf-m, 76.9-97.8 ft-lbf)