Engine Assembly: Removal

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Change the bolt installation position from (A) to (B), then open the front hood completely.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Hood Bolt Installation Positions
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Remove the V-belt covers.

Fig 2: Locating V-Belt Cover Mounting Bolt
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Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE . >
Release the fuel pressure. < Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Remove the battery. < Refer to REMOVAL , Battery. >
Remove the air intake duct (rear). < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Remove the air intake boot. < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) which holds the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness.
Remove the suction hose (C) from the air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 3: Identifying Mass Air Flow Connector And Air Cleaner Case Suction Hose
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear).

Fig 4: Locating Rear Air Cleaner Case Clamps
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Remove the radiator. < Refer to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
Disconnect the engine harness connector.
1. Remove the bolt securing the bulkhead harness connector bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector Bracket Mounting Bolt
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2. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the engine harness connector (black) and engine harness connector (brown).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bulkhead And Engine Harness Connectors
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Remove the bolts which secure the generator cord stay to the chain cover.

Fig 7: Locating Generator Cord Stay Bolt
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Disconnect connector (A) and terminal (B) from the generator, and disconnect connector (C) from A/C compressor.
Remove the generator cord from the clip (D) and move the generator cord to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 8: Identifying A/C Compressor And Generator Connector, Terminal And Clip
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Disconnect the following hoses.
1. A/C pressure hose < Refer to REMOVAL , Hose and Pipe. >
2. Brake booster vacuum hose
  
  Fig 9: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clip
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3. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
  
  Fig 10: Locating Heater Inlet, Outlet Hose Clips
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Remove the power steering pump.
1. Remove the V-belts. < Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt. >
2. Remove the generator. < Refer to REMOVAL , Generator. >
3. Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
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4. Remove the power steering pump from the engine.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Engine Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
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5. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.

Fig 13: Locating Ground Cable Bolts
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Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
- AT model
  
  Fig 14: Locating Lower Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts And Nuts (AT Model)
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- MT model
  
  Fig 15: Locating Lower Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts And Nuts (MT Model)
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Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.

Fig 16: Locating Engine Mount To Front Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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Separate the torque converter clutch from the drive plate. (AT model)
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove the service hole plug.
3. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
  
  Fig 17: Removing/Installing Torque Converter Clutch (AT Model)
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Remove the pitching stopper.

Fig 18: Locating Pitching Stopper Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
1. Attach ST to the fuel delivery pipe and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the quick connector of the fuel delivery hose.
  ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE
  
  Fig 19: Pushing ST In Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Hose
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2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the evaporation pipe.
  
  Fig 20: Locating Evaporation Hose Clip
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Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 21: Lifting Engine Using Wire Ropes
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Support the transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission from lowering by its own weight.

Fig 22: Supporting Transmission Using Garage Jack
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Separate the engine and transmission.
CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
1. Remove the starter. < Refer to REMOVAL , Starter. >
2. Attach the ST to the torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
  ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
  
  Fig 23: Attaching ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case (AT Model)
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3. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
  - AT model
    
    Fig 24: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts (AT Model)
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  - MT model
    
    Fig 25: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts (MT Model)
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Remove the engine from the vehicle.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
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. (MT model)
4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
Remove the engine mounting from the engine.