Removal
REMOVAL1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
3. DRAIN TRANSMISSION OIL
4. REMOVE HOOD
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP, MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) METER AND RESONATOR
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE AND FILTER
7. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE FAN WITH FLUID COUPLING AND FAN PULLEYS
9. w/ A/C: REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET
10. DISCONNECT THESE CABLES:
a. w/ Cruise control: Cruise control actuator cable
b. Accelerator cable
c. A/T: Throttle cable
11. DISCONNECT HEATER HOSES
12. DISCONNECT HOSES
Disconnect these hoses:
1) Brake booster vacuum hose
2) EVAP hose
3) Fuel return hose
4) Fuel inlet hose
13. DISCONNECT STARTER WIRE AND CONNECTOR
a. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the ground strap.
b. Remove the 2 nuts, disconnect the positive (+) terminal cable from battery.
c. Disconnect the 2 starter wire clamps and connector.
14. DISCONNECT GENERATOR WIRE
a. Disconnect the generator connector.
b. Remove the nut, and disconnect the generator wire and wire clip.
15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE AND COWL SIDE TRIM
16. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE AND CONNECTORS
a. Remove the 3 bolts and ECM.
b. M/T: Disconnect the 3 ECM connectors.
c. A/T: Disconnect the 4 ECM connectors.
d. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the cowl wire.
e. Disconnect these wires and connectors:
- Igniter connector
- Ground strap
f. Disconnect the 6 engine wire clamps.
g. Pull out the engine wire from the cabin.
17. M/T: REMOVE SHIFT LEVER
a. Remove the shift lever knob.
b. Remove the 4 screws and shift lever boot.
c. Remove the shift lever.
18. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
19. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
20. DISCONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
NOTICE: Do not lose the felt protector and washers.
21. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Disconnect the 2 heated oxygen sensor connectors.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, and retainer holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
c. Remove the 3 bolts and support bracket.
d. Remove the 3 nuts, front exhaust pipe and 3 gaskets.
22. M/T: REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
a. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the clutch line.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the clutch release cylinder.
23. A/T: REMOVE CROSS SHAFT
a. Remove the clip and disconnect the shifting rod.
b. Remove the nut, 4 bolts and the cross shaft.
24. PLACE JACK UNDER TRANSMISSION
25. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 8 bolts holding the mounting bracket to the mounting insulator and cross member.
26. REMOVE ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION
a. w/ A/C: Remove the bolt and disconnect the A/C compressor wire clamp.
b. Install a engine hanger No.2 in the correct direction.
Part No.: Engine hanger No.2 12282-62030 Bolt 91512-61020
Torque: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
c. Attach the engine hoist chain to the 2 engine hangers.
d. Remove the 4 bolts and nuts holding the engine front mounting insulators to the frame.
e. Lift the engine with transmission out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.
NOTICE: Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.
f. Place the engine and transmission assembly onto the stand.
27. SEPARATE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION