Engine: Service and Repair

1. On models with airbags, disarm airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.
2. On all models, relieve fuel system pressure as follows:
a. Remove luggage compartment floor mat and access hole lid.
b. Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector.
c. Start engine. After engine stalls, crank for approximately five seconds, then turn ignition Off.
d. Reconnect fuel pump electrical connector.
3. Disconnect battery cables from battery, then remove battery from vehicle.
4. Drain cooling system.
5. On non-turbo models, remove manifold cover.
6. On all models, disconnect radiator hoses from engine, then the radiator cooling fan motor electrical connectors.
7. Remove V-belt cover, then the reservoir tank.
8. Remove radiator retaining brackets. Lift and position radiator slightly to the left.
9. Disconnect automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses from radiator.
10. Remove radiator from vehicle.
11. On models equipped with A/C, properly discharge A/C system.
12. Disconnect and plug discharge and suction hoses. Ensure care is taken not to loose O-ring in low pressure hose.
13. On non-turbo models, remove air intake duct.
14. On turbo models, remove resonator chamber.
15. On all models, remove air cleaner upper cover and air filter.
16. On turbo models, remove turbocharger cooling duct, then the air inlet and outlet ducts.
17. On all models, remove emission canister and bracket, then disconnect heater and brakes booster hoses.
18. On turbo models, disconnect coolant filler tank and pressure control hoses.
19. On all models, remove power steering pump as follows:
a. Loosen alternator adjusting and lock bolts, then remove V-belt.
b. Disconnect right side spark plugs wires.
c. Remove pipe and bracket from intake manifold.
d. Remove power steering pump retaining bolts and position pump aside.
20. On turbo models, separate center exhaust pipe from turbocharger unit.
21. On all models, raise and support vehicle.
22. On turbo models, Remove turbocharger lower cover.
23. On all models, remove front exhaust pipe (center exhaust pipe on turbo models) from vehicle.
24. On turbo models, remove clutch damper and bracket.
25. On all models, remove lower starter mounting nut, then the lower transmission to engine nuts.
26. Remove front cushion rubber to front crossmember mounting nuts, then the starter.
27. On turbo models, separate clutch release fork from release bearing as follows:
a. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transmission.
b. Using 10 mm hex wrench, remove plug.
c. Screw 6 mm diameter bolt into release fork shaft, then remove shaft.
d. Raise release fork and unfasten release bearing tabs to free fork.
28. On automatic transmission models, separate torque converter from drive plate.
29. On all models, remove pitching stopper, then disconnect fuel hoses.
30. Support engine with suitable lifting device and transmission with suitable stand.
31. Remove upper side transmission to engine bolt.
32. Slightly raise engine and transmission. Move engine horizontally until mainshaft is out of clutch cover.
33. Remove engine from vehicle.

Fig. 3 Aligning Tool Connector. Legacy & SVX w/Airbag:

Fig. 4 Tilt Wheel Locking Installation:

34. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. When tightening front rubber cushion mounting bolts ensure they are positioned as shown in Fig. 3. Also, ensure clearance H is .16-.24 inch as shown in Fig. 4.
b. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specifications.
c. Refer to DRIVE BELT SERVICE for belt routing and tension data.
d. Refer to Cooling System/Service and Repair for drain and refill procedure.