Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Release fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
- Disconnect the fuel rail at the fuel hose quick connector (engine side). Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD ".
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ".
- Remove the engine hood assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove cowl extension. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove the battery, battery hold downs, and battery tray.
- Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Disconnect the heater hoses.
- Remove engine cover using power tool.
- Remove the engine coolant reservoir tank, radiator and radiator fan assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Disconnect and set aside the IPDM/ER and remove the IPDM/ER bracket. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove the generator. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove the engine under covers and splash shield using power tool.
- Dismount the A/C compressor with piping connected and secure with wire to the radiator support.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers and ground strap.
- Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models).
- Disconnect the transaxle shift controls.
- Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove the left and right drive shafts. Refer to "REMOVAL " and "REMOVAL ".
- Remove the front suspension member. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Install engine slingers into front left cylinder head and rear right cylinder head.
- Use alternator bracket bolt holes for the front slinger.
- Use the proper slingers and bolts as described in the
.
Slinger bolts - front (B) : 48 N.m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)
Slinger bolts - rear (A) : 28 N.m (2.8kg-m, 21ft-lb)
- Support engine and transaxle assembly with engine lifting equipment from the top with the vehicle raised on a hoist.
- Remove RH engine mounting insulator and bracket.
- Remove LH transaxle mounting insulator through-bolts.
- Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the engine compartment using Tool.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.
Tool number : - (J-47242)
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Separate engine and transaxle.