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Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B3000 and 2001 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable and drain cooling system. See DRAINING . Remove hood, air cleaner and intake duct assembly. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hose at radiator. Remove left-hand thread nut retaining fan clutch. Remove cooling fan assembly. Remove accessory drive belt.
  2. Disconnect transmission cooling lines from radiator, if equipped. Remove radiator and shroud. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect A/C liquid line at condenser and suction line from accumulator and plug openings. Remove A/C hose assembly bracket from A/C compressor. Remove A/C hose assembly from vehicle.
  3. Plug all openings in A/C system to prevent contamination. Remove A/C compressor bracket with A/C compressor and power steering pump attached, and position aside. Disconnect heater hoses from engine. Remove dash panel ground cables from engine. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Using Disconnect Tool (49-UN01-051) for 3/8" line, or (49-UN01-052) for 1/2" line, disconnect fuel supply and return lines. See Figure.
  4. Disconnect and remove EGR tube. Disconnect throttle cable linkage and shield at throttle body and intake manifold. Disconnect cruise control cable, if equipped. Mark location and disconnect all vacuum hoses from rear vacuum fitting in upper intake manifold.
  5. Disconnect fuel injector wiring harness. Raise and support vehicle. Remove transmission oil cooler line bracket from right side of engine.
  6. Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds. Remove starter and front engine mount nuts or through-bolts. Remove ground wires from engine block.
  7. On A/T models, remove torque converter inspection cover. Remove flexplate-to-torque converter bolts. On all models, remove bellhousing bolts. Remove engine front support-to-crossmember nuts and bolts.
  8. Partially lower vehicle and attach engine hoist to brackets at exhaust manifolds. Ensure all wires and hoses are disconnected before raising engine. Support transmission. Raise engine slightly and carefully pull engine forward from transmission without damaging rear cover plate. Remove engine from vehicle.
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