Engine Assembly: Removal

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Set the vehicle on a lift.
Open the front hood fully and support with a front food stay.
Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Ref. to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE . >
Release the fuel pressure.
1. Remove the fuse of fuel pump from main fuse box.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Fuse Of Fuel Pump From Main Fuse Box
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2. Start the engine, and run until stalls.
3. After the engine stalls, crank it for 5 seconds more.
4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the radiator from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
Remove the coolant filler tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank. >
Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting A/C Pressure Hoses From A/C Compressor
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Repair the air intake system.
1. Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , intercooler. >
2. Remove the air cleaner element and air cleaner case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
1. Engine harness connectors
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connector
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  Fig 5: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connector
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2. Engine ground terminals
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Engine Ground Terminals
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3. Generator connector, terminal and A/C compressor connector
Fig 7: Identifying Generator Connector, Terminal And A/C Compressor Connector
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Disconnect the following hoses.
1. Brake booster vacuum hose
  
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
3. Remove the hose between intake manifold (A) and pressure regulator (B).
Fig 9: Removing Hose Between Intake Manifold And Pressure Regulator
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Remove the power steering pump from bracket.
1. Loosen the lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove the front side belt. < Ref. to , FRONT SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
2. Disconnect the power steering switch connector.
  
  Fig 10: Disconnecting Power Steering Switch Connector
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3. Remove the power steering pump from engine.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Power Steering Pump From Engine
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4. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.

Fig 12: Removing Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember. >

Fig 13: Removing Nuts
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Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove the service hole plug.
3. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
4. Remove other bolts while rotating the engine using a socket wrench.
Fig 14: Identifying Socket Wrench
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Remove the pitching stopper.

Fig 15: Removing Pitching Stopper
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Disconnect the fuel hose from fuel pipe.
1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.
  ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER
2. Remove the clip, and then disconnect the evaporation hose from pipe.
CAUTION:
- Collect fuel from the hose into container.
- Disconnect the hose with its end wrapped with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
Fig 16: Removing clip
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Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 17: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Support the transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION: Doing this is very important because the transmission lowers for its own weight. This work is also of great importance for facilitating reinstallation.

Fig 18: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
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CAUTION: Before moving the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
Separation of engine and transmission.
1. Remove the starter. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter. >
2. Install the ST to converter case. (AT model)
  ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
  
  Fig 19: Removing Starter Using Stopper Set ST 498277200
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3. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of the transmission to engine.
Fig 20: Removing Bolts Which Hold Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Remove the engine from vehicle.
1. Slightly raise the engine.
2. Raise the transmission with garage jack.
3. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
Remove the front cushion rubbers.