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Removal and Replacement



Engine Replacement

Tools Required
^ J41798 Engine Lifting Brackets

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
3. Remove the hood.
4. Remove the front suspension support brace.
5. Remove the fuel rail covers.
6. Remove the intake duct from the vehicle.
7. Depressurize the fuel system. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
8. Remove the radiator.

9. Important: Cap the hoses and inlets when separating the cooling system components, this prevents dirt and other contaminants from entering the cooling system.

Remove the radiator hoses from the water pump.
10. Remove the heater hoses from the water pump.





11. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) at the compressor.
12. Separate the A/C compressor and condenser hose (6) from the A/C compressor (5).
13. Remove the ground lead screw from the engine block and left had engine mount.
14. Disconnect the positive lead terminal from the battery. Lay the harness on the engine.
15. Disconnect the A/C wiring harness connector
16. Remove the fuel rail feed line.
17. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) lines.
18. Loosen the hose clamp on the return hose at the power steering reservoir.
19. Place a suitable container under the reservoir and remove the hose and drain the reservoir fluid.
20. Remove the high pressure line flare nut and O-ring from the pump outlet fitting at the rear of the power steering pump.





21. Remove 2 engine control module (ECM) electrical connector locks (1).
22. Disconnect 2 electrical ECM electrical connectors (2).
23. Feed the ECM harness under the brake and clutch master cylinder, if equipped.
24. Remove the harness to dash panel clips, then lay the harness on top of the engine.
25. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose and heater control, vacuum hose at the rear of the intake manifold.
26. Remove the ignition coil and module for cylinder No. 7.
27. Remove the right and left engine mount to engine bracket nuts.
28. If equipped with manual transmission, remove the bolt attaching the clutch master cylinder reservoir bracket to the end of the master cylinder.
29. Remove both exhaust manifolds.
30. Remove the 4 bolts securing the undertray to the crossmember.
31. Remove the tray from the crossmember.
32. Remove the 2 bolts securing the power steering high pressure line brackets to the oil pan.
33. Remove the transmission.
34. Attach a suitable lifting chain and hooks to the 2 J-41798, engine lifting brackets.
35. Using a suitable lifting crane, slightly raise the engine to clear the engine mount stud.
36. Slowly lift the engine out of the engine bay.

Installation Procedure
1. Prepare the engine for installation. Refer to Engine Prelubing.
2. Install the J41798 to the engine.
3. Using an engine hoist and the J41798 raise the engine slightly.
4. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
5. Using an engine hoist and the J41798 lower the engine onto the crossmember.
6. Slowly lift the engine into the engine bay.
7. Install the transmission.

8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the 2 bolts securing the power steering high pressure line brackets to the oil pan.
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the undertray to the crossmember.
10. Install the 4 bolts securing the undertray to the crossmember.
Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
11. Install both exhaust manifolds.
12. If equipped with manual transmission, Install the bolt attaching the clutch master cylinder reservoir bracket to the end of the master cylinder.
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the right and left engine mount to engine bracket nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the ignition coil and module for cylinder No. 7.
15. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose and heater control, vacuum hose at the rear of the intake manifold.
16. Install the harness to dash panel clips.
17. Feed the ECM harness under the brake and clutch master cylinder, if equipped.





18. Connect 2 electrical ECM electrical connectors.
19. Install 2 ECM electrical connector locks.
20. Install the high pressure line flare nut and O-ring from the pump outlet fitting at the rear of the power steering pump.
21. Position the power steering return hose to the power steering reservoir then tighten the hose clamp on the return hose.
22. Install the EVAP lines.
23. Install the fuel rail feed line.
24. Connect the A/C wiring harness connector
25. Connect the positive lead terminal to the battery.
26. Install the ground lead screw to the engine block and left had engine mount.





27. Install new O-rings (4) onto the A/C compressor hose block fitting (3).
28. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose to the A/C compressor (6). Secure with the nut (1).
Tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
29. Install the heater hoses to the water pump.
30. Install the radiator hoses to the water pump.
31. Install the radiator.
32. Install the intake duct from the vehicle.
34. Install the front suspension support brace.
35. Install the hood.
36. Refill the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
37. Fill the crankcase with the proper quantity and grade of engine oil. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
38. Connect the negative battery cable.
39. Disable the ignition system.
40. Crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that parts are binding.
41. Enable the ignition system.
42. Start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
43. Check the vehicle oil pressure gage and confirm that the engine has acceptable oil pressure. If necessary, install an oil pressure gage and measure the engine oil pressure.
44. Run the engine speed at about 1,000 RPM until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
45. Listen for sticking lifters and other unusual noises.
46. Inspect for fuel, oil, and/or other coolant leaks while the engine is running.