Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Release fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove the engine cover, and the engine undercover using power tool.
- Drain engine oil.
- Drain coolant. Refer to V6 .
- Remove the following parts:
- Hood assembly
- Front tower bar using power tools
- Battery and tray using power tools
- Air inlet duct
- Air intake duct and air cleaner case assembly with mass air flow sensor
- Power brake booster vacuum hose
- Drive belts
- Radiator assembly, coolant reservoir, and system hoses. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Front cowl grille and windshield wiper assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside.
- Disconnect heater hoses.
- Remove the front wheel and tires.
- Remove the front drive shafts.
Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the A/C compressor using power tools. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect the transaxle shift controls.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front exhaust tube using power tools. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Disconnect reservoir tank for the power steering from engine compartment bracket and position it aside.
- Remove the front suspension member. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect the power steering pump, without disconnecting the piping, from the engine and move it aside and secure with wire.
- Position a suitable transmission jack under the engine and transaxle assembly.
- Install engine slingers into front of left bank cylinder head and rear of right bank cylinder head.
- For additional safety, secure the engine in position with a hoist.
- Disconnect the LH transaxle mount and the RH engine mount.
- Carefully lower the engine and transaxle assembly with the transmission jack, avoiding interference with the vehicle body.
CAUTION:
- Before and during this procedure, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
- Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearing or spills onto the engine mounting insulators.
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
- Separate the engine and transaxle and mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.