Removal
Engine ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct and the air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the hood.
6. Remove the engine mount struts.
7. Remove the drive belt.
8. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Knock sensor
- Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
- Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
- Heated oxygen (HO2S) sensor
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
- Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve
- Evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge solenoid
- Throttle position (TP) sensor
- Idle air control (IAC) valve
- Ignition coil
- Body wiring harness-to-engine harness
9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
10. Remove the 3-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold.
11. Remove the engine wiring harness grounds from the transaxle.
12. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
13. Remove the torque converter covers.
14. Remove the starter motor.
15. Remove the A/C compressor. DO NOT discharge the A/C system. Support the compressor.
16. Remove the torque converter bolts.
17. Remove the transaxle brace.
18. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1).
19. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine.
20. Lower the vehicle and support the transaxle.
21. Remove the accelerator control and the cruise control cable with the bracket from the throttle body.
22. Remove the heater outlet and inlet hoses from the engine.
23. Remove the vacuum hoses from the upper intake manifold.
24. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the upper intake manifold.
25. Remove the fuel lines from the fuel rail.
26. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.
27. Remove the power steering pump and reposition.
28. Install the engine lifting device to the engine.
29. Remove the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3,4,5) and stud (2).
30. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
31. Remove the flywheel.
32. Install the engine to the engine stand.
33. Remove the generator and the generator bracket.
34. Remove the engine mount bracket.
35. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
36. Remove the ignition control module.