Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE procedures. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner and duct assembly. Remove hood. Drain cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING . Remove coolant recovery reservoir.
- Disconnect heater hoses from engine. Remove engine torque strut and bracket. Remove cooling fans. Disconnect radiator hoses from engine. Disconnect transaxle cooler lines. Remove radiator. Disconnect control cables from throttle body. Disconnect fuel lines. Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
- Disconnect ground straps from bellhousing. Remove fuel injector cover. Disconnect power steering lines from pump and front cover. Remove serpentine drive belt. Remove A/C compressor upper bolts. Disconnect A/C clutch electrical connector. Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right front wheel and splash shield. Remove A/C compressor lower bolts, and position A/C compressor aside with hoses connected. Remove flexplate/flywheel covers. Remove oil filter and starter. Remove front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter. Remove engine mount nuts from frame.
- Disconnect electrical connections at rear of engine. Remove bolts securing transaxle to engine. Remove torque converter bolts. Disconnect electrical connections at front of engine. Separate right ball joint from control arm. Disconnect outer tie rod from right steering knuckle.
- Disconnect right drive axle from transaxle and hub. Remove right drive axle. Remove transaxle shield. Support transaxle from below. Remove bolts and nuts securing motor mount bracket to transaxle. Remove support from below transaxle. Lower vehicle. Remove plastic cover from strut tower.
- Disconnect ECM quick connectors. Disconnect vacuum lines as necessary. Support transaxle from below. Attach engine hoist to top of engine. Remove engine assembly (disconnect electrical connectors from alternator during removal).