Engine Replacement - Automatic Transmission

Engine Replacement (Automatic Transmission)

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the hood.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Recover the A/C system.
5. Remove the alternative fuel module assembly. Remove the air inlet duct and resonator assembly.
6. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line at the intake manifold.

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle. In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, Position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

7. Remove the resonator bracket/fuel rail cover.





8. Remove the accelerator (1) and the cruise control (2) cables from the cable bracket.





9. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the underhood engine components.
10. Remove the cruise control module.
11. Disconnect the A/C line from the accumulator.
12. Remove the drive belt.
13. Remove the surge tank.
14. Remove power steering pump from accessory bracket.
15. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses.
16. Remove heater hoses from engine.
17. Remove the fuel feed lines at the engine.
18. Raise and support the vehicle.
19. Remove the right side wheel and tire assembly.
20. Remove the right engine splash shield.
21. Remove the engine mount strut.





22. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
23. Remove the starter.
24. Remove the exhaust pipe and hanger from the exhaust manifold.
25. Remove and support the A/C compressor.
26. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.
27. Drain the engine oil.
28. Remove the torque converter bolts.





29. Remove the transmission-to-engine support brace.





30. Remove the lower transmission-to-engine bolts.
31. Lower the vehicle.
32. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
33. Install the engine lifting device to the engine lifting eyes.





34. Remove the engine mount.





35. Remove the remaining transmission-to-engine bolts.
36. Separate the engine from the transmission and lift the engine from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the engine in the vehicle.





2. Install the upper transmission to engine bolts.
Tighten bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the engine mount.





4. Remove the engine lifting device from the lifting eyes.
5. Remove the jack supporting the transmission.
6. Raise the vehicle.
7. Install the lower transmission-to-engine bolts
Tighten bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the lower transmission-to-engine brace.





9. Install the torque converter bolts.
Tighten bolts to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the A/C compressor bracket.
11. Install the A/C compressor. Install the starter.
13. Install the exhaust pipe and hanger to the exhaust manifold.

Schematic:

14. Install the flywheel Inspection cover.





15. Install the engine mount strut.
16. Install the right engine splash shield.
17. Install the right side wheel and tire assembly.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Install the fuel feed lines at the engine.
20. Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses.
21. Install heater hoses to engine.
22. Install the surge tank.
23. Install the resonator bracket/fuel rail cover.
24. Install power steering pump to accessory bracket.
25. Install the drive belt.
26. Connect the A/C line to the accumulator.
27. Install the cruise control module.
28. Install the engine wiring harness.

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle. In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, Position the cable out of the way while you remove or Install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

29. Install the accelerator and the cruise control cable.
30. Connect the brake booster vacuum line at the manifold.
31. Install the air inlet duct and resonator assembly.
32. Install the alternative fuel module assembly.
33. Fill the cooling system.
34. Recharge the A/C system.
35. Install the hood.
36. Connect the battery cable.
37. Start the engine and check for leaks.
38. Check all of the fluid levels.