Removal Procedure

Engine Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold cover.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
6. Remove the hood.
7. Remove the engine mount strut.
8. Remove the drive belt.




9. Disconnect the front knock sensor (KS).




10. Disconnect the rear knock sensor (KS)




11. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor, crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the oil control valves.




12. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor




13. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid




14. Disconnect the front and rear ignition coils




15. Disconnect the A/C Compressor




16. Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor
17. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:

* The heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
* The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve
* The electronic throttle control
* The body wiring harness-to-engine harness

18. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
19. Remove the catalytic converters.




20. Remove the engine wiring harness grounds from the transaxle.




21. Remove the engine mount lower bolts.
22. Remove the torque converter covers.
23. Remove the starter motor.
24. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor. DO NOT discharge the A/C system. Support the compressor.
25. Remove the torque converter bolts.
26. Remove the engine mount bracket.




27. Remove the transaxle to oil pan brace bolts and brace.




28. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and the stud (1).
29. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine.
30. Lower the vehicle and support the transaxle.
31. Remove the heater outlet and inlet hoses from the engine.
32. Remove the vacuum hoses from the upper intake manifold.
33. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the upper intake manifold.
34. Remove the fuel lines from the fuel rail.
35. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.
36. Install the engine lifting device to the engine.
37. Remove the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3, 4, 5) and the stud (2).
38. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
39. Remove the flywheel.
40. Install the engine to the engine stand.