Engine Replacement

Engine Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve fuel pressure.
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Remove the engine air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the hood.
6. Remove the drive belt.





7. Remove the hoses from the surge tank.
8. Remove the cruise control module.
9. Remove the engine wiring harness from the top of the engine.
Set the harness aside.
10. Disconnect the throttle cable.
11. Disconnect the cruise control cable.
12. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
13. Remove the starter.
14. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor with the lines attached.
Position the A/C compressor aside.
15. Disconnect and position aside the lower engine wiring harness.
16. Disconnect the catalytic converter flange from the rear exhaust manifold.
17. Remove the bolts that secure the torque converter to the flywheel.
18. Remove the right front fender liner.
19. Remove the brace that joins the transaxle to the engine.
20. Remove front transmission mount and bracket.
21. Remove the 2 outer transmission mounting bolts.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Disconnect the upper and the lower radiator hoses.
24. Disconnect the fuel lines at the quick connects.
25. Disconnect the engine vacuum hoses from the brake booster.





26. Disconnect the heater hoses.
27. Remove the power steering pump.
28. Install the engine lifting device.
29. Remove the engine mount and the adapter.
30. Remove the bolts that retain the transaxle to the engine.
31. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
32. Remove the engine flywheel.
33. Mount the engine onto a suitable engine stand.

Installation Procedure
1. Attach the engine lifting device.
Remove the engine from the engine stand.
2. Install the engine flywheel.
3. Position the engine in the vehicle and align the engine with the transaxle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the upper transaxle mounting bolts.
Tighten bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the engine mount assembly.
6. Remove the engine lifting device.
7. Install the power steering pump to the engine front cover.
8. Connect the upper and the lower radiator hoses.
9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
10. Install the 2 mounting bolts that secure the outer transaxle to the engine.
Tighten bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the transaxle to engine brace.
12. Install the right front fender liner.
13. Install the bolts that secure the flywheel to the torque converter.
14. Install the A/C compressor.
15. Install the starter.
16. Install the flywheel inspection shield.
17. Install the catalytic converter to the rear exhaust manifold.
18. Install a new oil filter.
19. Install the lower engine wiring harness and the retainers.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Connect the fuel lines at the quick-connects.
22. Install the heater hoses to the engine.
23. Install the engine wiring harness and the retainers at the top of the engine.
24. Connect the vacuum hoses.
25. Connect the cruise control cable.

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.

26. Replace the throttle control cable.
27. Install and connect the cruise control module.
28. Install the drive belt.
29. Connect the surge tank hoses.
30. Install the hood.
31. Install the air cleaner assembly.
32. Fill the engine coolant.
33. Fill the crankcase to the correct level. Use the recommended oil.
34. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
35. Stop the engine.
36. Inspect the fluid levels.