CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
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.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY FROM ENGINE STAND
Remove the engine assembly from the engine stand.
INSTALL NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Air Conditioning System)
Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, install the 2 stud bolts.
Install the No. 1 idler pulley sub-assembly.
Install the bolt and 2 nuts.
INSTALL NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY (w/o Air Conditioning System)
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 1 idler pulley is necessary.
Install the No. 1 idler pulley and 2 idler pulley cover plate to the idler pulley bracket with the bolt.
INSTALL COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY (w/ Air Conditioning System)
INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Install the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly to the timing chain cover assembly with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT
INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
INSTALL FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
INSTALL CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
INSTALL CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
INSTALL ENGINE WIRE
Connect all connectors and clamps, and install the engine wire to the engine assembly with transaxle.
INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
w/o Stop And Start System: Click here
for Transaxle CVT with Stop and Start System: Click here
for Transaxle M/T with Stop and Start System: Click here
INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
w/o Stop And Start System: Click here
for Transaxle CVT with Stop and Start System: Click here
for Transaxle M/T with Stop and Start System: Click here
INSTALL WATER HOSE (for CVT)
Install the water hose to engine assembly with transaxle and slide the 5 clips to secure them.
Engage the 4 clamps to the engine assembly with transaxle.
INSTALL WATER HOSE (for Manual Transaxle)
Install the water hose to engine assembly with transaxle and slide the 3 clips to secure them.
Engage the 3 clamps to the engine assembly with transaxle.
INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.
Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH to the vehicle body with the 3 bolts.
Connect the cooler pipe clamp to the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
Install the cooler pipe clamp bracket to the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH with the bolt.
Install the intercooler reserve tank assembly to the vehicle body with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.
Install the engine mounting insulator LH to the vehicle body with the 4 bolts.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Temporarily install the rear engine mounting insulator to the rear engine mounting bracket with the bolt.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Temporarily install the front engine mounting insulator to the front engine mounting bracket with the bolt and nut.
INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.
Note
Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transaxle horizontal.
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.
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.
Operate the engine lifter and install the engine assembly with transaxle to the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Do not raise the engine assembly with transaxle more than necessary. If the engine is raised excessively, the vehicle may also be lifted up.
Note
Make sure that the engine assembly with transaxle is clear of all wiring and hoses.
While raising the engine assembly with transaxle into the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
Install the engine mounting insulator LH to the engine mounting bracket LH with the bolt and nut.
Note
While holding the bolt in place, tighten the nut.
Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH to the engine mounting bracket RH with the bolt and 2 nuts.
Install the front crossmember sub-assembly to the vehicle body with the 4 bolts.
Install the front engine mounting insulator to the front crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the cylinder head sub-assembly with the bolt.
Engage the clamp with the wire harness clamp bracket.
Connect the wire harness to the wire harness clamp bracket.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT (for CVT)
CONNECT CLUTCH HOSE (for Manual Transaxle)
Install a new clip and connect the clutch hose to the clutch flexible hose bracket.
| *a | 10 mm Union Nut Wrench |
| *b | Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length |
Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, connect the bleeder clutch release tube to the clutch hose.
Tech Tips
Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
When using a 10 mm union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)): 13.4 N*m (137 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Install the flywheel housing under cover to the stiffening crankcase assembly.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT (w/ Reinforcement)
INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Tighten the bolt of the rear engine mounting insulator.
INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Tighten the bolt and nut of the front engine mounting insulator.
Note
While holding the nut in place, tighten the bolt.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Connect the 2 wire harness clamps to the battery carrier assembly.
Connect the cable to the positive (+) battery terminal and tighten the nut.
for CVT:
Connect the No. 3 engine wire to the continuously variable transaxle assembly with the bolt.
Engage the clamp to the wire harness clamp bracket.
for Manual Transaxle:
Connect the No. 3 engine wire to the manual transaxle assembly with the bolt.
Engage the 2 claws and connect the wire harness to the engine room relay block assembly.
Install the 2 nuts to the engine room relay block assembly.
Connect the 3 connectors to the engine room relay block assembly.
Install the No. 1 relay block cover to the engine room relay block assembly.
Connect the ECM connector and lower the lever.
Note
When connecting the ECM connector, make sure that the connecting parts of the ECM connector are free of dirt, water or other foreign matter.
Be sure to securely connect the ECM connector.
Engage the wire harness clamp.
CONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System)
CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Conditioning System)
CONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A
CONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A
CONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
Connect the fuel vapor feed hose to the fuel vapor feed pipe and slide the clip to secure it.
CONNECT UNION TO CONNECTOR TUBE HOSE
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the rear engine mounting insulator with the bolt.
Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket with a new clip.
| *a | P Position |
| *b | N Position |
Turn the control shaft lever clockwise until it stops, then turn it counterclockwise 2 notches.
Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the rear engine mounting insulator with the bolt.
Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control cable bracket assembly with 2 new clips (A).
Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the manual transaxle assembly with the 2 clips (B).
CONNECT NO. 4 TURBO WATER HOSE
CONNECT NO. 1 TURBO WATER HOSE
CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
CONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the air cleaner case sub-assembly to the engine mounting insulator LH with the 3 bolts.
Install the wire harness clamp to the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
Install the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly to the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the nut.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
BLEED CLUTCH LINE (for Manual Transaxle)
ADD ENGINE OIL
ADD ENGINE COOLANT
ADD COOLANT (for Intercooler)
ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)
ADD CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT (w/ Air Conditioning System)
WARM UP ENGINE (w/ Air Conditioning System)
INSPECT TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for Manual Transaxle)
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for CVT)
for TMMT Made: Click here
for TMUK Made: Click here
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for CVT)
for TMMT Made: Click here
for TMUK Made: Click here
INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK
INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK
INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Intercooler)
INSPECT FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK
INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK (w/ Air Conditioning System)
INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
Install the rear engine under cover RH with the 5 clips.
INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Install the rear engine under cover LH with the 5 clips.
INSTALL CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)
for Full Cover Type:
Install the center No. 4 engine under cover with the 2 clips.
for Half Cover Type:
Install the center No. 4 engine under cover with the 5 clips.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
for Full Cover Type:
Install the No. 1 engine under cover with the 2 bolts and 11 clips.
for Half Cover Type:
Install the No. 1 engine under cover with the 2 bolts and 7 clips.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
Install the front lower bumper absorber with the 8 bolts and 4 screws.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Engage the 2 rear retainers, then the front retainer to install the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
Note
Be sure to engage the retainers securely.
Do not apply excessive force or tap the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to engage the retainers. This may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED
INSPECT CO/HC
CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL