Installation
Installation ProcedureNotice: Refer to Engine Emission Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the right exhaust manifold, the left exhaust manifold and the exhaust crossover.
2. Install the crankshaft balancer.
3. Install the engine lift brackets.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the bolts and the nuts to the left and the right engine lift bracket.
^ Tighten the bolts and the nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the generator brace bracket to the right cylinder head.
6. Install the bolts to the generator brace bracket.
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the upper intake manifold or supercharger.
8. Install the EGR valve adapter to the right cylinder head.
9. Install the bracket to the fuel injector sight shield.
10. Install the bracket nuts to the fuel injector sight shield.
^ Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the A/C compressor bracket and bolts.
^ Tighten the bracket bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the left and right side engine mount brackets.
13. Install the ignition control module bracket and the ignition control module.
14. Install the drive belt tensioner.
15. Install the engine mount bracket and install the bracket bolts to the right side engine mount.
16. Install the bracket bolts to the left side engine mount.
^ Tighten the bracket bolts to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
17. Install the oil indicator tube to the engine. Ensure that the O-ring is in place. Ensure that the oil level indicator tube is fully seated in the engine.
^ Tighten the nut on the oil level indicator tube to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
18. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
19. Install the flywheel.
20. With the aid of an assistant, install the engine to the vehicle.
21. Secure the upper transaxle to the engine with the bolts (2,3,4,5).
^ Tighten the bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
22. Remove the engine lifting device.
23. Install the A/C compressor to the A/C compressor bracket.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
24. Install the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner.
25. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine.
26. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
27. Reposition the engine wiring to the engine.
28. Connect the upper engine electrical connectors to the following components:
^ The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
^ The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve
^ The EVAP purge solenoid
^ The idle air control (IAC) valve
^ The throttle position (T/P) sensor
^ The fuel injectors
29. Install the upper engine wiring harness to the retaining clips.
30. Install the power steering pump to the engine.
^ Tighten the power steering bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
31. Connect the A/C vacuum hose to the engine.
32. Install the vacuum booster hose to the engine.
33. Install the engine cooling fans.
34. Connect the positive battery cable.
^ Tighten the cable terminal nut to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
35. Install the engine mount brackets to the radiator support.
36. Install the engine mount struts to the engine mount strut brackets.
37. Install the water pump pulley.
38. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
^ Tighten the pulley bolts to 13 Nm (116 inch lbs.).
39. Install the drive belt.
40. Install the throttle cable, the cruise control cable and bracket to the throttle body.
41. Connect the fuel vapor line.
42. Connect the fuel lines (1,2) to the fuel rail.
43. Install the throttle body air inlet duct and the air cleaner assembly.
44. Raise the vehicle and remove the transaxle support.
45. Secure the lower transaxle to the engine with a bolt(6) and a stud (1).
^ Tighten the bolt and the stud to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
46. Install the engine ground to the transaxle stud.
^ Tighten the engine ground nut to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
47. Install the oil filter adapter housing.
48. Reposition and connect the electrical connectors to the following components:
^ The heated oxygen (H02) sensor
^ The knock sensors
^ The oil level sensor
^ The oil pressure sensor
^ The vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
49. Install the harness retainer on the oil level sensor to the engine.
^ Tighten the retainer bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
50. Install the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
51. Install the engine mount lower nuts.
^ Tighten the lower nuts to 78 Nm (58 ft. lbs.).
52. Install the transaxle brace.
53. Install the engine flywheel-to-torque converter bolts.
54. Install the starter motor.
55. Install the torque converter cover.
56. Lower the vehicle.
57. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
58. Install the hood.
59. Connect the negative battery cable.
60. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
61. Fill the cooling system.
62. Inspect for leaks.
63. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure.