Engine Removal

WARNING:
- Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly and hoist brackets are attached to the correct positions on the engine.
- Make sure the vehicle will not roll off stands and fall while you are working under it.

CAUTION:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion to avoid damage.
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses or interfere with other parts.

1. Secure the hood as open as possible.
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
3. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.





4. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner cover.





5. Remove the battery, battery base and ground cable.





6. Disconnect the battery cables from the under-hood fuse/relay box, and disconnect the connector.





7. Disconnect the engine wire harness connector on the right side of the engine compartment.





8. Disconnect the intake control solenoid valve connector, then remove the vacuum tank.
9. Relieve fuel pressure.

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flame and sparks away from the work area. Drain fuel only into an approved container.





10. Remove the fuel feed hose and fuel return hose.





11. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose, Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control canister hose and vacuum hoses.





12. Remove the throttle cable by loosening the locknut, then slip the cable end out of the accelerator linkage.

NOTE:
- Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.
- Adjust the throttle cable when installing.





13. Disconnect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch connector, and remove the vacuum hoses and ground cable.





14. Remove the adjusting bolt, mounting bolt and lock nut, then remove the P/S pump belt and pump.





15. Loosen the adjusting bolt, lock bolt and mounting bolt, then remove the alternator belt.





16. Remove the shift cable and select cable (M/T).

NOTE: Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.

17. Disconnect the back-up light switch connectors and solenoid terminal connector (M/T).





18. Remove the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler pipes from the starter (M/T with Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS)).





19. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and line/hose assembly (M/T).

NOTE:
- Do not disconnect the line/hose assembly.
- Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.
- Take care not to bend the line.

20. Remove the radiator cap.

WARNING: Use care when removing the radiator cap to avoid scalding by hot coolant or steam.

21. Raise the hoist to full height.
22. Remove the front tires/wheels.





23. Remove the splash shield.
24. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant.
25. Drain the transmission oil or fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer.
26. Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a new washer.





27. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder, then remove the shift cable cover (A/T).

NOTE: To prevent damage to the control lever joint, be sure to remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder before removing the bolts securing the shin cable cover.

28. Remove the lock bolt securing the control lever, then remove the shift cable with control lever (A/T).

NOTE: Take care not to bend the shift cable while removing it.





29. Remove the center beam.








30. Disconnect the Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (primary HO2S) connector.
31. Remove exhaust pipe A.
32. Remove the damper forks.
33. Disconnect the suspension lower arm-ball joints.
34. Remove the driveshafts.

NOTE: Coat all precision-finished sections with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.

35. Lower the hoist.





36. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses and heater hoses.





37. Remove the ATF cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and pipes.
38. Remove the radiator.





39. Remove the A/C compressor.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the A/C hoses.





40. Attach the chain hoist to the engine.





41. Remove the front mount bracket, then remove the front mount.





42. Separate the rear mount and rear mount bracket.





43. Remove the side engine mount and upper bracket assembly.





44. Remove the transmission mount bracket, then remove the transmission mount.
45. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses and electrical wiring.
46. Slowly raise the engine approximately 150 mm (6 inch). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
47. Raise the engine all the way, and remove it from the vehicle.