Engine Assembly: Installation

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Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)
Grease:

NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent
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.
Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
- CVT model
Fig 1: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Bolts (CVT Model)
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- MT model
Fig 2: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Bolts (MT Model)
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Install the engine mounting bracket onto the engine.
Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
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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.
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 4: Identifying Front Cushion Rubber Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 5: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Remove the ST1 and ST2 from the engine unit.
ST1 18363AA050 BOLT

ST2 18360AA040 HANGER

Fig 6: Identifying ST1 Bolt And ST2 Hanger
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Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (CVT model)
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.
  
  ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
  
  Fig 7: Removing ST From Torque Converter Clutch 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)
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Service Hole Plug
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3. Fit the plug to service hole.
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)
- CVT model
Fig 9: Identifying Lower Side Of Transmission Bolts(CVT Model)
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- MT model
Fig 10: Identifying Lower Side Of Transmission Bolts (MT Model)
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Connect the ground cable.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 11: Identifying Ground Cable On Engine Side
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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).
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 12: Connecting Fuel Delivery Tube And Evaporation Hose
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Connect the engine coolant hose to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and EGR cooler.

Fig 13: Identifying Engine Coolant Hose Clamps (CVT Model)
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Move the lock lever (A) in the direction of arrow, and connect the engine harness connector to ECM.

Fig 14: Moving Lock Lever
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Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), heater inlet hose (B) and heater outlet hose (C).
NOTE: Be careful not to mix up the heater inlet hose and the heater outlet hose when connecting them.

Fig 15: Identifying Heater Inlet And Outlet Hose
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Fig 16: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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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 17: Identifying Engine Harness And Clip
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Connect the hose - pressure suction and the hose - pressure discharge to the A/C compressor. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Hose and Pipe.
Place the generator cord and install the generator cord to the chain cover.
NOTE: Install the generator cord stay so that the folded end (a) touches the chain cover boss.

Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 18: Identifying Generator Cord Stay Bolt
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Secure the generator cord using the clip (E) and clip (F).
Connect the connector (A), connector (B), connector (C) and terminal (D).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 19: Identifying Generator Cord Connectors And Clips
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Install the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.
Secure the bulkhead wiring harness with clip (B) and connect the connector (A) to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 20: Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector With Clip
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Install the radiator. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator.
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.
Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure.
Fill engine coolant. Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Install the V-belt cover.
Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

Fig 21: Identifying V-Belt Cover Bolt
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Set the front hood to the normal position. Ref. to FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY , NOTE, Repair Contents.
Close the front hood.