Removal and Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the hood.
5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.





6. Remove the hoses from the surge tank.
7. Remove the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement in Cruise Control.
8. Remove the engine wiring harness from the top of the engine. Refer to Harness Routing Views in Diagrams/Diagnostic Aids. Set the harness aside.
9. Disconnect the throttle cable.
10. Disconnect the cruise control cable. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement in Cruise Control.
11. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
12. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
13. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor with the lines attached. Refer to Compressor Replacement. Position the air conditioning (A/C) compressor aside.
14. Disconnect and position aside the lower engine wiring harness. Refer to Harness Routing Views in Diagrams/Diagnostic Aids.
15. Disconnect the catalytic converter flange from the rear exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Powertrain Management.
16. Remove the torque converter cover and the torque converter to flywheel bolts.
17. Remove the engine splash shields.
18. Remove the transaxle to engine brace.
19. Remove the 2 outer transmission mounting bolts.
20. Disconnect the upper and the lower radiator hoses. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement in Cooling System.
21. Lower the vehicle.
22. Disconnect the fuel lines from the engine.
23. Disconnect the engine vacuum hoses to the brake booster.





24. Disconnect the heater hoses.
25. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
26. Raise the engine.
27. Remove the engine mount and the adapter. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
28. Remove the power steering pump.
29. Install the engine lifting device.
30. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
31. Remove the transaxle to the engine retaining bolts.
32. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
33. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement.
34. Mount the engine onto a suitable engine stand.

Installation Procedure

1. Attach the engine lifting device. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
2. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement.
3. Position the engine in the vehicle. Align the engine with the transaxle.
4. Install the upper transaxle mounting bolts.
5. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
6. Remove the engine lifting device.
7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Install the power steering pump to the engine front cover.
9. Install the engine mount bracket and the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
10. Attach the power steering pressure and the return lines.
11. Connect the upper and the lower radiator hoses. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement.
12. Install the 2 outer transaxle to engine mounting bolts.
13. Install the transaxle to engine brace.
14. Install the right splash shield.
15. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts and the flywheel inspection cover.
16. Install the air conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
17. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
18. Install the engine mount nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
19. Install the catalytic converter to the rear exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Powertrain Management.
20. Install a new oil filter.
21. Install the lower engine wiring harness and the retainers. Refer to Harness Routing Views in Diagrams/Diagnostic Aids.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Install the engine wiring harness and the retainers at the top of the engine. Refer to Harness Routing Views in Diagrams/Diagnostic Aids.
24. Connect the vacuum hoses.
25. Connect the cruise control cable. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement.
26. Connect the throttle control cable.
27. Install and connect the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement.
28. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
29. Connect the surge tank hoses.
30. Install the hood.
31. Install the air cleaner assembly. Fill the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
33. Fill the crankcase to the appropriate level. Use the recommended oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
34. Start the engine. Inspect the engine for leaks.
35. Stop the engine. Inspect the fluid levels.