Removal And Installation

ENGINE ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
- Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
- Attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG if engine slingers are not equipped.

CAUTION:
- Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
- Do not start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool enough.
- If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, follow the applicable procedures.
- Always use the support point specified for lifting.
- Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoidable reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with a transmission jack or similar tool before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
- For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift.

REMOVAL

Outline
Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the transaxle.
1. Remove engine under cover. Service and Repair.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Changing Engine Coolant.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
3. Drain clutch fluid (M/T models). Air Bleeding Procedure.
4. Drain M/T oil (M/T models). Changing M/T Oil.
5. Partially drain CVT fluid (CVT models). Changing CVT Fluid.
6. Remove front fender protector (RH and LH). Removal And Installation.
7. Remove exhaust front tube. Testing and Inspection Component Removal And Installation.
8. Remove drive shafts (LH and RH) from steering knuckle. Removal and Installation (Left Side) and Removal and Installation (Right Side).
9. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Removal and Installation (CVT models) or Transmission Assembly (M/T models).
10. Remove front suspension member. Removal And Installation.
11. Remove hood assembly. Adjustments.
12. Remove cowl top cover and cowl top extension assembly. Service and Repair.
13. Release fuel pressure. For California (for California) or Except For California (except for California).
14. Remove battery and battery tray. Removal and Replacement.
15. Remove drive belt. Component.
16. Remove engine room cover.
17. Disconnect transmission control module (TCM) (CVT models).
18. Disconnect ECM and brake fluid level sensor.
19. Remove ECM.
20. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Component Removal And Installation.
21. Remove cooling fan assembly. Removal and Installation.
22. Remove radiator hose (upper and lower). Component Removal and Installation.
23. Disconnect CVT fluid cooler hoses (CVT models). Component Removal and Installation.
24. Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then temporarily secure the engine harness into the engine side.

CAUTION:
Protect connectors using a resin bag to protect against foreign materials during the operation.
25. Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Component.
26. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. Component.
27. Disconnect control cables from transaxle. Removal And Installation (M/T models).
28. Remove ground cable at transaxle side.
29. Remove ground cable between front cover and vehicle.
30. Remove generator, if necessary. Description and Operation.
31. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from the engine, if equipped. Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side with a rope to avoid putting load on it. Removal and Replacement.
32. Remove the intake manifold to prevent the hanging chain from interfering. Component.





33. Install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side (A) and rear right side (B) and support the engine position with a hoist.

Arrow Indicates Engine Front






34. Support engine and transaxle assembly with a hoist and secure the engine in appropriate position.





35. Use a manual lift table caddy (A) or equivalently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support bottom of the engine and the transaxle, and simultaneously adjust hoist tension.

CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting surface, secure a completely stable condition.





36. Remove torque rod (RH) (1), engine mounting insulator (RH) (2) and engine mounting bracket (3).





37. Remove pull down rod (RH) (CVT models).
38. Remove pull down rod (LH) (CVT models).
39. Remove engine through bolt-securing nut (C).
40. Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward by carefully operating supporting tools.

CAUTION:
- During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with the vehicle side.
- Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
- During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent the vehicle from falling off the lift due to changes in the center of gravity.
- If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.
- During operation, securely support the engine by placing a piece of wood under the engine oil pan and transaxle oil pan. Securely support the engine slingers with a hoist.
41. When the engine hoisting is not performed simultaneously, install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side and rear right side.
42. Remove starter motor. Description and Operation.
43. Lift with a hoist and position above engine.
44. Separate the engine and the transaxle. Removal and Installation (CVT models) or Transmission Assembly(M/T models).

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting insulator.
- When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the directions. Component.
- Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten nuts and bolts.





- Tighten engine mounting insulator (RH) bolts in the numerical order shown.

Arrow Indicates Vehicle front


INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Inspection for Leaks

The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
- Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Maintenance Maintenance.
- Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch "ON" (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
- Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
- Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
- After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the specified level, if necessary.