Engine, installing

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CAUTION:

DO NOT re-use fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use.
Some fasteners are designed to be used only once and are unreliable and may fail the second time. This includes, but is not limited to nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the recommendations in this manual - replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated and any other time when deemed necessary by inspection.
To prevent contact corrosion, use only approved nuts, bolts and washers, etc. These fasteners have a special coating and are identified by green coloring.

Install engine in reverse order of removal - but note the following:

Check clutch release bearing for wear and replace if necessary.

There is no needle bearing in the crankshaft on vehicles with an automatic transmission.

When installing an exchange engine with manual transmission, check for a needle bearing in crankshaft. Install one if not yet installed.
Check that dowel sleeves for centering engine/transmission are installed in cylinder block; install if necessary.
Check level of hydraulic fluid and fill up if necessary.
Fill cooling system.
Install torque support without tension - use additional shims if necessary.

Fig 1: Installing Torque Support
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Align engine by shaking engine before tightening engine mounts.
Check oil level before starting engine.
Check ATF level (automatic transmission).

See SERVICING - A/T (01L, AWD) .

See Caution for connecting Telematics battery in ENGINE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

After connecting battery, enter anti-theft code for radio
See Radio operating instructions
Close windows fully using electric window switches.
Operate all electric window switches again for at least one second in the "close" direction to activate "one-touch" opening and closing function.
Set clock to correct time.