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".
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Remove the shroud panel.
4. Remove the radiator.
5. Drain the transaxle oil.
6. Remove the plug hole plate.
7. Remove the P/S oil pump with the oil hose still connected and position the P/S oil pump so that it is out of the way.
8. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the way. Use wire or rope to secure.
9. Remove the joint shaft.
10. Remove the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle.
11. Remove the air cleaner, intake air duct and bracket, and vacuum hose.
12. Remove the ATF hose and selector cable. (ATX)
13. Remove the vacuum hose and heater hose.
14. Remove the release cylinder and control cable. (MTX)
15. Remove the fuel hose.
16. Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine side.
17. Remove the front pipe.
18. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
19. Install in the reverse order of removal.
20. Start the engine and:
^ Inspect for the engine oil, engine coolant, transaxle oil and fuel leakage.
^ Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [L3].) Testing and Inspection
21. Perform a road test.
No.1 Engine Mount Rubber Removal Note
1. Remove through bolt A on the No. 1 engine mount bracket side.
2. Loosen through bolt B on the crossmember side until approximately three pitches are showing.
Note:
^ Do not remove the No. 1 engine mount rubber from the vehicle.
No.4 Engine Mount Bracket and No.4 Engine Mount Rubber Removal Note
1. Secure the engine and the transaxle using a hoist.
2. Remove the No.4 engine mount bracket and engine mount rubber together as a unit.
No.3 Engine Joint Bracket Installation Note
1. Tighten the No.3 engine mount bracket stud bolt.
Tightening torque 7.0-13 N-m (71.4-132.5 kgf-cm, 62.0-115.0 in-lbf)
2. Tighten the No.3 engine joint bracket bolt and nut in the order as shown.
Tightening torque 74.5-104.9 N-m (7.6-10.6 kgf-m, 55.0-76.6 ft-lbf),
No.4 Engine Mount Bracket and No.4 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Note
1. Tighten the No.4 engine mount bracket and No.4 engine mount rubber bolt and nut in the order as shown.
No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note
1. Tighten No. 1 engine mount bracket bolt A.
Tightening torque 93.1-116.6 N-m (9.5-11.8 kgf-m, 68.7-85.9 ft-lbf)
2. Tighten No.1 engine mount bracket bolt B.
Tightening torque 93.1-116.6 N-m (9.5-11.8 kgf-m, 68.7-85.9 ft-lbf)
No.1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Note
1. Tighten through bolt A on the No.1 engine mount bracket.
Tightening torque 85.3-116.6 N-m (8.7-11.8 kgf-m, 63-85 ft-lbf)
2. Tighten through bolt B on the crossmember side.
Tightening torque 93.1-116.6 N-m (9.5-11.8 kgf-m, 68.7-85.9 ft-lbf)