PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
The engine assembly with transmission 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 ignition 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 notice before proceeding with work Click here.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Turn the A/C switch on.
Operate the air conditioning with a set temperature of 25°C (77°F) and the blower at low for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the air conditioning system to collect in the air conditioning compressor.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Remove the oil filler cap.
Remove the oil pan drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil into a container.
Clean and install the oil pan drain plug with a new gasket.
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.
Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Note
Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly or radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator assembly are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly. Then drain the engine coolant.
| *1 | Radiator Cap Sub-assembly | *2 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug |
Tech Tips
Collect the engine coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Remove the 9 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 nuts and No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and inlet air cleaner assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector.
Disconnect the 2 vacuum switching valve vacuum hoses.
Disconnect the purge line hose from the 2 clamps.
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Loosen the 2 bolts and separate the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
| *1 | Air Cleaner Hose Clamp |
Lock the air cleaner hose clamp as shown in the illustration, and disconnect the air cleaner cap sub-assembly from the throttle with motor body assembly.
Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 engine mounting stay RH.
REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and engine moving control rod sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 engine mounting bracket RH.
DISCONNECT UNION TO VACUUM TUBE HOSE
Disconnect the union to vacuum tube hose from the intake manifold.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the wire harness clamp and No. 1 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose.
DISCONNECT INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE
Disconnect the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose from the automatic transaxle assembly.
DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE
Disconnect the hose clamp and outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose from the automatic transaxle assembly.
DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE
Disconnect the breather hose.
Disconnect the inlet heater water hose.
DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE
Disconnect the outlet heater water hose.
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Remove the No. 1 relay block cover.
Pull up the lever and disconnect the ECM connector and 2 wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the 4 connectors and remove the nut.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and separate the engine wire.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.
Disconnect the control cable from the control cable support.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Disengage the 2 clamps.
Remove the bolt and bracket.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose from the compressor assembly with pulley.
Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT SUCTION HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction hose from the compressor assembly with pulley.
Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction hose.
Note
Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
| *1 | Fuel Pipe |
| *2 | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *3 | Nylon Tube |
| *4 | O-ring |
| *5 | Retainer |
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Pinch |
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Pull |
Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.
Note
Check for foreign matter on the fuel tube around the fuel tube connector. Clean it if necessary. Foreign matter can affect the ability of the O-ring to seal the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
Do not use any tools to separate the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
Do not forcibly bend, kink or twist the nylon tube.
Keep the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe free from foreign matter.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
Cover the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
Remove the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel hose clamp.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 compression springs and front exhaust pipe assembly.
Remove the 2 gaskets from the front exhaust pipe assembly and exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.
Tech Tips
This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.
Remove the bolt.
Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.
REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Remove the flywheel housing under cover.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the removal locations of the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts and remove each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Set an engine lifter.
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Attachment Installation Position |
Note
Install a height adjustment attachment and plate lift attachment onto the engine assembly with transaxle.
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 from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the oil pan of the engine assembly with transaxle.
Servicing an engine assembly while it is hanging is dangerous. This can be done only when installing/removing the engine assembly to/from an engine stand.
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 or removed from an engine stand.
Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and frame side rail plate RH and LH.
Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and front suspension member brace rear RH and LH.
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.
Remove the engine wire from the engine assembly with transaxle.
INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
| *1 | No. 1 Engine Hanger |
| *2 | No. 2 Engine Hanger |
Install the 2 engine hangers with the 2 bolts.
| Part Name | Part No. |
|---|---|
| No. 1 engine hanger | 12281-28010 |
| No. 2 engine hanger | 12282-28010 |
| Bolt | 91552-B1020 |
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Using SST, slowly turn the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly clockwise.
Note
Make sure that SST and other tools are set to the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly securely.
When compressing the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly, slowly turn the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
Remove the V-ribbed belt from each pulley and slowly return the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY
Remove the 4 bolts and compressor assembly with pulley.
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector and wire harness clamp.
Remove the terminal cap.
Remove the nut and disconnect the generator wire.
Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.
Remove the 2 bolts and generator assembly.
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH .
Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.
Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator RH.
Remove the front frame assembly.
Using a height adjustable attachment and plate lift attachment, place the engine assembly with transaxle on a flat level surface.
Note
Using a height adjustable attachment and plate lift attachment, place the engine assembly with transaxle horizontally.
To prevent the oil pan from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the oil pan of the engine assembly with transaxle.
Using an engine sling device and engine lift, secure the engine assembly with transaxle before service.
REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the 3 nuts and front engine mounting insulator.
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
Remove the 2 hole plugs from the front frame assembly.
Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator LH.
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH
Remove the 2 hole plugs from the front frame assembly.
Remove the 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator RH.
Tech Tips
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator RH is necessary.
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and drive shaft bearing bracket.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the 4 connectors, 6 clamps and engine wire from the automatic transaxle assembly.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Using a transmission jack attachment, set the automatic transaxle assembly on a transmission jack.
Note
Secure the automatic transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a suitable adapter, such as a rope or attachment.
To prevent the oil pan from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the oil pan of the automatic transaxle assembly.
Hold the engine assembly with a suitable adapter, such as a rope, during the operation.
Remove the 9 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly.
Note
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transaxle assembly and engine.
REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Hold |
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
Remove the 8 bolts, the front drive plate spacer, the drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly, and the rear drive plate spacer.
INSTALL ENGINE STAND
Install the engine onto an engine stand with the bolts.