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Engine And Transaxle Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the battery and engine cover.
  2. Remove the battery stay.
  3. Detach the air cleaner.
  4. Disconnect the following connectors from the engine harness.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Harness & Connectors (1 Of 2)
    G00790400Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Harness & Connectors (2 Of 2)
    G00790401Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    1. Alternator, starter
    2. Power steering switch connector, oil pressure gauge connector, air conditioner switch
    3. Injector connectors
    4. Back up lamp switch connector
    5. A/T solenoid, inhibitor switch connector
    6. Coolant temperature
      Fig 3: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
      G00790402Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    7. Ignition coils, power TR connector
    8. Idle speed control valve (ISC) connector
    9. AFS and ATS connectors
    10. Oxygen sensor connector etc.
  5. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A/T).
    NOTE: When disconnecting hoses, make identification marks to avoid making any mistake when installing them again.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to spill any of the oil or fluid from the hoses. Plug the openings to prevent the entry of foreign material.
  6. Disconnect the radiator upper and lower hoses on the engine side.
    Fig 4: Removing Radiator Hose Retainer
    G00790403Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the engine ground and transaxle ground.
  8. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 5: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G00790404Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the heater hoses (inlet and outlet) on the engine side.
  10. Remove the main fuel line (supply and return) at the delivery pipe.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Lines At Delivery Pipe
    G00790405Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the transaxle.
  12. Disconnect the control cable from the transaxle.
    Fig 7: Identifying Control Cable At Transaxle
    G00790406Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the power steering hose from the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 8: Identifying Power Steering Hose At Engine Mount Bracket
    G00790407Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  14. Detach the steering dust cover in the engine compartment and then disconnect the gear box universal joint bolt.
    NOTE: Make sure to make identification marks between the universal joint and the gear box for reassembly.
    Fig 9: Identifying Steering Column Through Floor Board Location
    G00790408Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  15. Raise the vehicle and then remove the front tire.
  16. Remove the caliper assembly from knuckle and hold the upper side.
    Fig 10: Supporting Brake Caliper
    G00790409Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  17. Loosen the strut lower bolt and separate from the knuckle.
    Fig 11: Removing Knuckle From Strut
    G00790410Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle.
    Fig 12: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor From Knuckle
    G00790411Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the front muffler bolts.
    Fig 13: Identifying Front Muffler Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G00790412Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 14: Identifying Front Muffler Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G00790413Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  20. Put the special fixture on the T/M jack and then adjust it to the sub - frame.
    NOTE: Check that all the cables, harness connector and hoses are disconnected from the engine and transaxle assembly.
    Fig 15: Identifying T/M Jack
    G00790414Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the engine mount bolts.
  22. Remove the bolts and nuts that fasten the engine mount bracket to the body.
    Fig 16: Identifying Engine Mount Bolts
    G00790415Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts.
    Fig 17: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G00790416Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the left mount insulator bolt.
  25. Remove the cross member fixing bolts.
  26. While directing the transaxle side downward, lift the engine and transaxle assembly up and out of the vehicle.
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