Removal

GENERAL:
- The engine and transaxle are removed as a unit, and separated from each other for additional work once they are removed. The assembly is lifted out from the front, requiring that the upper front apron (radiator support) be removed. It is not necessary to remove the hood, unless it will interfere with the type of lifting equipment being used.
- On air-conditioned cars, the air conditioning compressor and condenser should be removed and set aside without disconnecting refrigerant lines, as described below, before removing the engine and transaxle. On cars with power steering, dismount the power steering pump and fluid reservoir, and set them aside without disconnecting the power steering fluid lines.
- On cars with automatic transmissions, if the engine and transaxle are going to be separated, the torque converter drive plate needs to be marked for reinstallation. It may be easier to do this prior to removing the engine and transaxle. Mark the drive plate with the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC).

To Remove:
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal, and then the positive (+) terminal. Remove the battery.
2. Working under the car, disconnect the drive axle inner constant velocity joints from the transaxle drive flanges. Suspend the axles from the body with stiff wire to avoid damage to the outer constant velocity joints.
3. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
4. Drain the cooling system, and remove the coolant hoses connected to the engine.
5. Remove fuel injection components. With the main fuel lines attached, remove the air flow sensor and air filter housing and set it aside.

Front Apron [Radiator Support] Mounting Points:

6. Remove the lower apron bolt and unclip the lower trim piece.

Connectors At Front Apron:

7. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the radiator cooling fan (3), the radiator thermoswitch (1 & 2), and the headlights (4 & 5). Disconnect the hood release cable (6) and the upper radiator mounts (7), and front apron mounting bolts (arrows).
8. Remove the grill and the front apron. Remove the radiator with air ducts and fan shroud.

A/C Condensor Mounting Bolts (arrows):

A/C Compressor & Condensor Set Aside:

9. On cars with air conditioning, remove the condenser mounting bolts. Without disconnecting any refrigerant lines, remove the condenser and remove the air conditioning compressor from the engine. Set them aside, using care to avoid kinking the refrigerant lines.

Engine & Transaxle Items To Be Disconnected:

10. Disconnect all remaining electrical connections to the engine and transaxle. Typical engine and transaxle connections are shown.
11. Disconnect the engine vibration damper from the engine block and the right-side shock absorber tower in the engine compartment.
12. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector behind the cylinder head. Remove and label the ignition coil connectors. Remove all engine ground connections.
13. Remove the speedometer drive cable from the transaxle housing. On models with manual transmission, detach the clutch cable and shift linkage.
14. On models with automatic transmissions, place the selector lever in the "Park" position. Remove the accelerator cable and the selector lever cable.

Engine Hoist & Chain:

15. Install an engine lifting device, using the lifting points illustrated in the image.
16. Raise the hoist slightly, so that the weight of the engine and transaxle assembly is supported by it.

Rear Engine Mounting Bolts:

Transaxle Mounting Bolts:

17. Remove the bolts from the rear engine mount and the transaxle mounting as shown. The rear engine mount is attached to passenger-side of subframe behind engine. Transaxle mount is attached to transaxle and left side subframe.

Front Engine Mounts [Early & Late Types]:

18. Remove the front engine mounting nut or bolt as shown.
19. Raise and remove the engine and transaxle assembly from the car. Proceed slowly. Check frequently to make sure no hoses or wires are interfering with engine removal. If the car has been raised on jack stands, check often to make sure that it remains stable and adequately supported.