Removal
Engine Replacement^ Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the hood.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
4. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose from the vacuum connections and position aside.
5. Disconnect the fuel feed and return lines from the fuel rail and secure to the air inlet grill.
6. Remove the evaporative emission canister purge valve and secure the hose to the air inlet grill.
7. Push the lock release and remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body bracket and lever.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cruise control module.
9. Remove the retaining nuts (2) and the cruise control module (1) from the mounting studs.
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.
10. Remove the accelerator control cable.
11. Remove the drive belt.
12. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
13. Remove the bolt securing both the battery negative cable and the engine harness ground lead to the engine block.
14. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the following components:
^ The A/C compressor clutch (1)
^ The A/C pressure sensor (2)
^ The knock sensor #1 (3)
^ The engine coolant block heater (4)
^ The oil level sensor (7)
15. Disconnect the wiring harness from the harness clip at the rear of the A/C compressor.
16. Remove the torque converter cover.
17. Remove the starter motor.
18. Remove the bolts securing the flywheel to the torque converter.
19. Disconnect and secure the following wiring harness electrical connectors to the cowl:
^ The knock sensor #2 (located behind the right exhaust manifold)
^ The oil pressure sensor (2)
^ The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (3)
20. Remove the two bolts securing the transaxle brace to the transaxle.
Caution: Always wear protective goggles and gloves when removing exhaust parts as falling rust and sharp edges from worn exhaust components could result in serious personal injury.
21. Remove the two nuts attaching the exhaust manifold pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
22. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe from the right exhaust manifold studs, allowing it to rest on top of the power steering gear heat shield. Remove the gasket. Do not reuse the gasket.
23. Remove the right front fascia extension.
24. Remove the front A/C compressor mounting nuts.
25. Remove the rear A/C compressor mounting bolt.
26. Slide the A/C compressor forward off of the mounting studs and allow the compressor to rest on top of the engine frame.
27. Lower the vehicle.
28. Remove the bolt securing the PCM ground located at the left front cylinder head.
29. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors from the following components on the left side of the engine:
^ The fuel injectors
^ The ignition harness
^ The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
^ The Throttle Position (TP) sensor
^ The Idle Air Control (IAC) valve
^ The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
30. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the following components on the right side of the engine:
^ Fuel injectors
^ Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve
^ Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
^ Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S)
^ AIR solenoid (if equipped with NC8)
^ Generator
31. Secure the engine wiring harness rearward to the air inlet grill.
32. Remove the generator.
33. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
34. Install the engine support fixture.
35. Remove the two front power steering pump mounting bolts.
36. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
37. Remove the side power steering pump mounting bolt.
38. Position the power steering pump against the cowl, allowing it to rest on top of the transaxle housing.
39. Remove the right engine mount bracket.
40. Remove the right lower engine to transaxle mounting bolt (1).
41. Drain the cooling system.
42. Lower the vehicle.
43. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
44. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
45. Remove the heater hoses from the drive belt tensioner fittings.
46. Using a block of wood between a floor jack and the transaxle, support the transaxle at the pan.
47. Remove the engine support fixture.
48. Install a engine lift chain to the engine lift brackets and attach to an engine lift devise.
49. Remove the remaining engine to transaxle mounting bolts.
Important: Ensure clearance is maintained between the engine and the following:
^ A/C accumulator
^ A/C accumulator hose
^ A/C compressor
^ A/C compressor hose
^ Engine wiring electrical harness
^ Vacuum brake booster
50. Carefully raise the engine from the engine compartment.
51. Drain the engine oil.
52. Remove the two bolts securing the transaxle brace to the engine.
53. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe.