Engine Assembly: Installation

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Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.

Fig 1: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Upper Side Bolts Hole
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Place the front cushion rubber together with the front mounting bracket to the cradle, and install the front cushion rubber to the engine mounting bracket to install the front mounting bracket to the cradle and the bracket.
Tightening torque:

T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

T2: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
Remove the ST.

Fig 4: Attaching ST
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Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
1. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.
  
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  Fig 5: Attaching ST To Torque Converter Case
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2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to attach the four bolts securing the torque converter clutch to the drive plate.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
3. Fit the plug to service hole.
Fig 6: Identifying Service Hole Plug
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Install the starter. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter.
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Lower Side Bolts Hole
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Connect the ground cable.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 8: Identifying Ground Cable Bolts
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Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
1. Connect the evaporation hose (C) to the fuel pipe assembly.
2. Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (B) to the fuel pipe assembly, and secure the fuel delivery tube using clip (A).
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Delivery Tube And Evaporation Hose Clip
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Move the lock lever (A) in the direction of arrow, and connect the engine harness connector to ECM.

Fig 10: Moving Lock Lever
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Connect the engine harness connector.

Fig 11: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
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Install the collector cover bracket to the intake manifold.
Tightening torque:

6.5 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Installing Collector Cover Bracket To Intake Manifold
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Install the engine hanger bracket, and install the engine harness connector (A) to the engine hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:

19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Identifying Engine Hanger Bracket Bolts
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Connect the sensor harness connector.

Fig 14: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
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Install the throttle body. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Throttle Body.
Place the engine harness and attach the engine harness to the clip (C).
Attach the engine harness to the claw (B) of the main fuse box and connect the engine harness connector (A) to the main fuse box.

Fig 15: Identifying Engine Harness Connector And Clip
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Connect the heater inlet hose (A) and the heater outlet hose (B).
NOTE: Be careful not to mix up the heater inlet hose and the heater outlet hose when connecting them.

Fig 16: Identifying Heater Inlet And Outlet Hose (1 Of 2)
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Fig 17: Identifying Heater Inlet And Outlet Hose (2 Of 2)
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Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.

Fig 18: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clamp
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Connect the A/C pressure hose to A/C compressor. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Hose and Pipe.
Set the generator cord, and secure the fuel pipe protector (LH) using clip (F).
Install the harness cover (E) to the collector cover bracket.
Connect the connector (C) and connector (D) to the A/C compressor.
Connect the connector (A) and terminal (B) to the generator.
Tightening torque:

15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

Fig 19: Identifying Connectors, Harness Cover And Fuel Pipe Protector Clip (LH)
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Install the radiator. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator.
Install the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.
Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot.
Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Fill engine coolant. Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure.
Check the CVTF level and replenish it if necessary. Ref. to INSPECTION , CVTF.
Install the collector cover.
Set the front hood to the normal position. Ref. to FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Close the front hood.