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 Cooling System Service and Repair.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the hood.
5. Remove the drive belt.





6. Remove the hoses from the surge tank.
7. Remove the cruise control module.
8. Remove the engine wiring harness from the top of the engine.
Set the harness aside.
9. Disconnect the throttle cable.
10. Disconnect the cruise control cable.
11. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
12. Remove the starter.
13. Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor with the lines attached.
Position the air conditioning (A/C) compressor aside.
14. Disconnect and position aside the lower engine wiring harness.
15. Disconnect the catalytic converter flange from the rear exhaust manifold.
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.
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.
26. Raise the engine.
27. Remove the engine mount and the adapter.
28. Remove the power steering pump.
29. Install the engine lifting device.
30. Remove the engine support fixture.
31. Remove the transaxle to the engine retaining bolts.
32. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
33. Remove the engine flywheel.
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.
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.
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.
10. Attach the power steering pressure and the return lines.
11. Connect the upper and the lower radiator hoses.
12. Install the 2 outer transaxle to engine mounting bolts.
13. Install the transaxle to engine brace.
14. Install the fight splash shield.
15. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts and the flywheel inspection cover.
16. Install the air conditioning (A/C) compressor.
17. Install the starter.
18. Install the engine mount nuts.
19. Install the catalytic converter to the rear exhaust manifold.
20. Install a new oil filter.
21. Install the lower engine wiring harness and the retainers.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Install the engine wiring harness and the retainers at the top of the engine.
24. Connect the vacuum hoses.
25. Connect the cruise control cable.

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

26. Replace the throttle control cable.
27. Install and connect the cruise control module.
28. Install the drive belt.
29. Connect the surge tank hoses.
30. Install the hood.
31. Install the air cleaner assembly.
32. Fill the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Service and Repair Engine Cooling.
33. Fill the crankcase to the correct level. Use the recommended oil.
34. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
35. Inspect the engine for leaks.
36. Stop the engine.
37. Inspect the fluid levels.