Engine: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
4. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
5. REMOVE HOOD
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP, MAF METER AND RESONATOR
7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
9. REMOVE FAN WITH FLUID COUPLING AND FAN PULLEYS
10. w/A/C: REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET
11. DISCONNECT CABLES
a. w/ Cruise control: Disconnect the cruise control actuator cable.
b. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
c. A/T: Disconnect the throttle cable.
12. DISCONNECT HEATER HOSES
13. DISCONNECT HOSES





a. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
b. Disconnect the A.D.D. vacuum hose.
c. Disconnect the EVAP hose.
d. Disconnect the vacuum hose.





e. Disconnect the fuel return hose.
f. Disconnect the fuel inlet hose.





14. DISCONNECT STARTER WIRE AND CONNECTORS
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground strap.
b. Remove the 2 nut, and disconnect the positive (+) terminal cable from the battery.
c. Disconnect the 3 starter wire clamps and connector.
d. Disconnect the starter wire with the nut from the relay block No.2.





15. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CABIN
a. Remove the glove compartment door.
b. Remove the lower finish No.2 panel.
c. Remove the heater to register duct.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and ECM.
e. Disconnect the 3 ECM connectors.
f. Disconnect the 2 cassette connectors.
g. Disconnect the igniter connector.
h. Disconnect the ground strap.
i. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
j. Pull out the engine wire from the cabin.
16. REMOVE ENGINE
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 12282-62050
Bolt 91512-61020





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 out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.

NOTICE: Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring and hoses.

f. Place the engine assembly onto the stand.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY IN VEHICLE
a. Attach the engine hoist chain to the engine hangers.
b. Lower the engine assembly into the engine compartment.
c. Keep the engine level, and align the RH, LH mountings and body mountings.
d. Attach the RH and LH mounting insulators to the body mountings, and temporarily install the 4 bolts and nuts.
e. Remove the engine chain hoist from the engine.
f. Remove the bolt and engine hanger No.2.
g. W/ A/C: Install the bolt and connect the A/C compressor wire.





2. TIGHTEN RH AND LH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR BOLTS AND NUTS
Tighten the 4 bolts and nuts holding the mounting insulators to the body mountings.
Torque: 38 Nm (385 kgf-cm, 28 ft. lbs.)





3. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO CABIN
a. Push in the engine wire through the cowl panel.
b. Install the bolt, 2 nuts and engine wire bracket, and connect the wire to the bracket.
c. Connect the ground strap.
d. Connect the igniter connector.
e. Connect the 3 ECU connectors.
f. Connect the 2 cassette connectors.
g. Install the ECM with the 2 bolts.
h. Install the hater to register duct.
i. Install the lower finish No.2 panel.
j. Install the glove compartment door.
4. CONNECT GENERATOR WIRE





5. CONNECT STARTER WIRE AND CONNECTOR
a. Connect the 3 starter wire clamps and connector.
b. Install the 2 nuts, and connect the positive (+) terminal cable to the battery.
c. Install the bolt and connect the ground strap.
d. Connect the starter wire with the nut to the relay block No.2.
6. CONNECT HOSES
a. Connect the fuel return hose.
b. Connect the fuel inlet hose.
c. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
d. Connect the EVAP hose.
e. Connect the A.D.D. vacuum hose.
f. Connect the heater hoses.
7. CONNECT THESE CABLES:
a. A/T: Disconnect the throttle cable.
b. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
c. w/ Cruise control: Disconnect the cruise control actuator cable.
8. w/ A/C: INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET
9. INSTALL FAN WITH FLUID COUPLING AND FAN PULLEYS
10. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
11. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE AND AIR FILTER
12. INSTALL MAP METER, RESONATOR AND AIR CLEANER CAP
13. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL
14. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
15. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
16. INSTALL TRANSMISSION
17. INSTALL HOOD
18. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points and smooth operation.
19. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL LEVELS