ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop.

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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  3. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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  4. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  5. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  8. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH


    1. Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad RH.

  9. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


    1. Remove the 2 screws, 3 clips and engine under cover RH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH


    1. Remove the 3 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.

  11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH


    1. Remove the 2 screws, 2 clips and engine under cover LH.

  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron seal LH.

  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and front fender apron seal RH.

  14. DRAIN ENGINE OIL

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  15. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  16. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  17. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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  18. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001OQN

      Disengage the 3 grommets to remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      When removing the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly, make sure to lift it upward. Pulling the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly towards you may damage the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


    1. B001OES

      Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.

  20. REMOVE BATTERY


    1. B001NQ6

      Loosen the nut, and disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.

    2. Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt and battery clamp.

    3. w/ battery insulator:


      1. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.

    4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

  21. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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  22. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.

  23. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001OIG

      Disconnect the wire harness clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.

  24. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. B001OG6

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the cylinder head sub-assembly.

  25. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE


    1. B001NOW

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet.

  26. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE


    1. B001OM2

      Disengage the 2 clamps to separate the heater inlet water hose.

    2. Slide the clip and disconnect the heater inlet water hose from the cylinder head sub-assembly.

  27. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. B001OQ8E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 3 Water By-pass Hose
      *2 Water Hose Sub-assembly

      Disengage the 2 clamps to separate the No. 3 water by-pass hose.

    2. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 3 water by-pass hose from the transmission oil cooler.

    3. Slide the clip and disconnect the water hose sub-assembly from the EGR cooler assembly.

  28. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  29. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE


    1. Remove the No. 1 relay block cover from the engine room relay block assembly.

    2. B001ODR

      Remove the bolt and separate the engine wire.

    3. Disengage the wire harness clamp.

    4. Disconnect the 4 connectors from the engine room relay block assembly.

    5. Remove the nut from the engine room relay block assembly.

    6. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and separate the engine wire from the engine room relay block assembly.

    7. B001OLR

      Pull up the lock lever while pushing the lock on the lever to disconnect the ECM connector.

      Note

      After disconnecting the ECM connector, make sure that dirt, water or other foreign matter does not contact the connecting part of the ECM connector.

    8. Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER BRACKET


    1. B001NRC

      Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner bracket from the battery carrier.

  31. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

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  32. REMOVE EARTH WIRE


    1. B001NZY

      Remove the 2 bolts and earth wire.

  33. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH


    1. B001NNX

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH.

  34. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET


    1. B001OP7

      Remove the 4 bolts and engine moving control rod bracket.

  35. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine moving control rod is necessary.


    1. B001O0XE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 3 Engine Mounting Stay RH
      *2 Engine Moving Control Rod
      *3 Engine Moving Control Rod Bracket

      Remove the bolt, No. 3 engine mounting stay RH and engine moving control rod from the engine moving control rod bracket.

  36. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE

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  37. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE

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  38. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE

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  39. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001NOO

      Remove the 2 EFI fuel pipe clamps Click here.

    2. B001NXY

      Disconnect the 2 fuel tube sub-assemblies from the 2 fuel tubes Click here.

  40. DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. B001OGT

      Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp.

    2. Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose assembly from the floor tube Click here.

  41. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)

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  42. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  43. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  44. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER


    1. B001NUL

      Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

  45. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT

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  46. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE


    1. B001OPT

      Place height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the engine assembly with transaxle.

      Text in Illustration
      B001NZR Attachment Installation Position

      Note


      • Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly with transaxle horizontally.

      • Securely support the engine assembly to prevent it from turning upside down until it is secured to an engine stand.

      • To prevent the oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan sub-assembly of the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.

    2. B001ON8

      Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, frame side rail plate sub-assembly RH and frame side rail plate sub-assembly LH.

      Text in Illustration
      B001O8N Bolt
      B001OAO Nut

    3. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, front suspension member bracket sub-assembly RH and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly LH.

    4. Operate the engine lifter and remove the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle.

      Note


      • Make sure that the engine assembly with transaxle is clear of all wiring and hoses.

      • While lowering the engine assembly with transaxle from the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.

  47. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS


    1. B001OBFE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger
      *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger
      *a Stopper
      *b Rib

      Install the No. 1 engine hanger with the bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Make sure to install the No. 1 engine hanger with the stopper contacting the rib of the cylinder head sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Item Part No.
      No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-0V010
      No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-0V010
      Bolt 90105-C0170

    2. Install the No. 2 engine hanger with the bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Make sure to install the No. 2 engine hanger with the stopper positioned between the ribs of the cylinder head sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

    3. Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly with transaxle.

      Note


      • Adjust the angle of the sling device carefully to prevent the engine assembly or engine hangers from deforming or becoming damaged.

      • Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.

  48. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE


    1. Remove the engine wire from the engine assembly with transaxle.

  49. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

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  50. REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY

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  51. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

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  52. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. B001NWX

      Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.

    2. B001OFF

      Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.

    3. B001NYA

      Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator RH.

    4. Remove the front frame assembly.

    5. Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly with transaxle on a flat level surface.

      Note


      • Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly with transaxle horizontally.

      • To prevent the oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan sub-assembly of the engine assembly with transaxle.

  53. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.


    1. B001NPE

      Remove the 3 nuts and front engine mounting insulator.

  54. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.


    1. B001O4E

      Remove the 2 hole plugs from the front frame assembly.

    2. B001OQX

      Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator LH.

  55. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator RH is necessary.


    1. B001OFU

      Remove the 2 hole plugs from the front frame assembly.

    2. B001NTT

      Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator RH.

  56. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET


    1. B001NNK

      Remove the 3 bolts and drive shaft bearing bracket.

  57. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH


    1. B001NRK

      Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.

  58. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

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  59. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

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  60. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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  61. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  62. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND


    1. Install the engine assembly to an engine stand.

      Note


      • Adjust the angle of the sling device carefully to prevent the engine assembly or engine hangers from deforming or becoming damaged.

      • Do not perform any procedure while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.

  63. REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger.