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Engine Replacement - Automatic Transmission

Engine Replacement (Automatic Transmission)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the battery.
2. Disconnect the main wire feed to the fuse block.
3. Disconnect the main ground on the left fender well.
4. Remove the Intake Air Temperature (IAT)electrical connection.
5. Remove the air cleaner lid and the inlet duct.
6. Remove the air box.
7. Disconnect the purge hose from the throttle body and route away from the engine.
8. Disconnect the following electrical connections:
^ The purge solenoid electrical
^ The rear HO2S sensor
^ The main harness connector near the master cylinder
^ The generator
^ The A/C pressure switch
^ The transmission (3 connectors)
^ The right front speed sensor (disconnect and pull through the fender well)
9. Remove the cowl cover.
10. Remove the PCM boot from the cowl.
11. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors and secure to the engine.
12. Remove the fuse block lid.
13. Disconnect the engine harness connectors from the fuse block.
14. Remove the battery tray and fuse block tray.
15. Disconnect the cruise control and throttle cables.
16. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
17. Disconnect the brake assist vacuum line from the throttle body and route away from the engine.
18. Relieve the fuel pressure.
19. Disconnect the fuel lines and secure away from the engine.
20. Disconnect the EVAP purge hose at the EVAP purge solenoid.

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

21. Raise the vehicle.
22. Drain the engine coolant.
23. Remove the starter.
24. Remove the torque converter bolts.
25. Remove the exhaust system from the catalytic converter forward.
26. Disconnect the transmission nose bracket.
27. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts and secure to the frame rail.

Important: It is not necessary to disconnect the A/C lines.

28. Disconnect the lower engine to transmission bell housing bolts. Do not remove the upper bolts at this time.
29. Lower the vehicle.
30. Disconnect the heater hoses at the lower cowl.
31. Remove the main hose to the coolant reservoir from the engine inlet adapter.
32. Remove the lower radiator hose from the engine.
33. Remove the upper radiator hose from the engine.
34. Drain the power steering fluid by removing the smaller hose from under the reservoir.
35. Disconnect the metal power steering line.
36. Attach the engine lift hoist to the lift hooks on the engine and support the engine weight.
37. Support the weight of the transaxle with the floor jack or jack stand.
38. Remove the right front engine mount from the wheel housing.
39. Remove the engine mount bracket from the engine.
40. Remove the upper bell housing bolts.
41. Lift the engine out of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Support the transaxle with the floor jack or jack stand.
2. Lower the engine into the vehicle and guide to mate with the dowel pins on the transmission.
3. When the engine and transmission are aligned on the shuffle pins, install the upper bell housing bolts. Do not torque at this time.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the engine mount bracket onto the engine and install the bolts.
^ Tighten the engine mount bracket-to-engine bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the right front engine mount and install the bolts.
^ Tighten the engine mount-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the transmission nose bracket bolts.
^ Tighten the transmission nose bracket bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the engine lift hoist.
8. Attach the metal power steering line.
9. Attach the lower power steering hose to the bottom of the power steering reservoir.
10. Install the upper radiator hose.
11. Install the lower radiator hose.
12. Attach the main coolant reservoir hose to the engine.

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

13. Raise the vehicle.
14. Install the lower engine to transmission bell housing bolts and tighten.
^ Tighten the lower engine-to-transmission bell housing bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the torque convertor bolts.
^ Tighten the torque convertor bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
16. Install the starter.
17. Connect the heater hoses at the lower cowl.
18. Install the A/C compressor to engine mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor-to-block bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
19. Install the accessory drive belt.
20. Install the exhaust down pipes to the catalytic convertor.
21. Lower the vehicle.
22. Tighten the upper bell housing bolts.
^ Tighten the upper bell housing bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
23. Connect the EVAP purge solenoid and EVAP purge hose.
24. Connect the fuel lines.
25. Connect the brake assist vacuum hose.
26. Install the cruise control and throttle cables.
27. Install the battery tray and fuse block tray.
28. Install the fuse block.
28.1. Install the fuse block mounting bolts.
28.2. Route the engine harness into the fuse block.
28.3. Connect the lower weather pack connector.
28.4. Connect the main engine harness under the fuse block panel.
28.5. Assemble the fuse block and install the fuse block cover.
29. Connect the PCM electrical connector.
30. Install the PCM boot to the cowl.
31. Install the cowl cover.
32. Connect the following electrical connections:
32.1. The main harness connector by the master cylinder
32.2. The rear H02S sensor
32.3. The purge solenoid electrical
33. Connect the purge hose to the throttle body.
34. Install the air box.
35. Install the air cleaner lid and the inlet duct.
36. Install the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) electrical connection.
37. Connect the main ground on the left fender wall.
38. Connect the main wire feed to the fuse block.
39. Install the battery.
40. Add coolant.
41. Add power steering fluid.
42. Start the engine and check for leaks.