Engine Removal and Installation (1.5 L Engine): Removal

NOTE: 

• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
• To avoid damaging the wiring and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
• 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. Hood - Wide Open

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   1. Open the hood. 2. Remove and relocate the hood support rod (A) to the wide-open positions (B) and secure the hood.

2. Fuel Pressure - Relieve
3. Front Bulkhead Cover - Remove
4. 12 Volt Battery - Remove
5. 12 Volt Battery Base - Remove
6. Intake Parts - Remove
7. Connector (Engine Wire Harness) and Positive Cable (Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box) - Disconnect

   1. Remove the cables (A).

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   2. Disconnect the connectors (B).

   3. Remove the harness clips (C).

   4. Remove the harness holder (D).

   5. Remove the harness clamp (E).

8. Throttle Body Inlet Pipe - Remove
9. Shift Cable (Transmission Side) - Disconnect
10. Fuel Feed Hose - Disconnect
11. Steering Joint - Disconnect

    NOTE:  Hold the steering wheel with the steering wheel holder tool.

12. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise and support the vehicle .

13. Front Wheel - Remove
14. Engine Undercover - Remove
15. Engine Coolant - Drain
16. Engine Oil - Drain
17. Transmission Fluid - Drain
18. Drive Belt - Remove
19. Radiator Assembly - Remove
20. A/C Compressor - Move

    NOTE: 

    • Do not disconnect the suction hose and the discharge hose.
    • Do not bend the suction hose and the discharge hose excessively.
    • Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.
21. Connector (EPS Subharness) - Disconnect
22. Exhaust Pipe A - Remove
23. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
24. Front Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Disconnect
25. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
26. Front Driveshaft - Remove
27. Propeller Shaft - Remove (AWD)
28. Transfer Assembly - Remove (AWD)
29. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Lower the vehicle.

30. Expansion Tank - Remove
31. Intercooler Inlet Hose, EVAP Canister Purge Hose, Heater Hose and Water Bypass Hose - Disconnect

    1. Disconnect the intercooler inlet hose (A), the EVAP canister purge hose (B), the water bypass hose (C) and the heater hoses (D).

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32. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise the vehicle.

33. Lower Torque Rod - Remove 
34. Front Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Remove

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    1. Remove both sides of the front lower arm mounting bolt from the body .

35. Front Subframe - Support

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    1. Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts. 2. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).

36. Front Subframe - Remove
37. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Lower the vehicle.

38. Engine - Support

    1. Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

39. Upper Torque Rod - Remove 
40. Side Engine Mount - Remove
41. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

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42. Chain Hoist - Install

    1. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet and the transmission hanger (B), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

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43. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove

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44. Engine - Remove

    1. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring. 2. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it. 3. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/transmission. 4. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.