Engine Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: 

• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
• To avoid damaging the wiring and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Cowl Cover - Remove
2. Hood - Wide Open

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   1. Open the hood, and secure it with the hood support rod (A) in the wide-open position (B).

3. Engine Cover - Remove
4. Front Bulkhead Cover - Remove
5. Fuel Pressure - Relieve
6. Air Cleaner, Air Intake Duct, and Air Guide - Remove 
7. 12 Volt Battery - Remove
8. Intake Air Duct - Remove 
9. Connector (PCM and Engine Wire Harness) - Disconnect

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   1. Remove the cover (A). 2. Disconnect the connectors (B). 3. Remove the harness clamp (C).

10. Fuel Feed Hose (High Pressure Fuel Pump Side) - Disconnect
11. EVAP Canister Purge Hose and Brake Booster Vacuum Hose - Disconnect

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    1. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the EVAP canister purge hose (B). 2. Remove the EVAP canister purge joint (C).

12. Steering Joint - Disconnect
13. Radiator Cap - Remove
14. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise and support the vehicle .

15. Front Wheel - Remove
16. Engine Coolant - Drain
17. Engine Oil - Drain
18. ATF - Drain
19. Front Inner Fender - Remove

    NOTE:  Remove the appropriate portion of the front inner fender.

20. Undercover - Remove

    NOTE:  Remove the necessary part(s).

21. Front Subframe Stiffener Plate - Remove
22. Under-Floor TWC/Exhaust Pipe A - Remove

    NOTE:  Do not remove the front secondary HO2S.

23. Connector (EPS Motor/Control Unit) - Disconnect
24. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
25. Lower Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Disconnect
26. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
27. Front Driveshaft - Remove
28. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Lower the vehicle.

29. Heater Hose (Engine Side) - Disconnect

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    1. Disconnect the heater hoses (A), and remove the heater hoses from the clamp (B).

30. Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly and A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly - Remove
31. Radiator - Remove
32. Alternator - Remove
33. Right Front Bulkhead Brace - Remove
34. A/C Compressor - Move

    NOTE: 

    • Do not disconnect the A/C hoses.
    • Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.
    • Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.
35. Positive Cable - Disconnect

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    1. Remove the cover (A). 2. Disconnect the positive cables (B). 3. Remove the harness clamp (C). 4. Remove the connector clamp (D). 5. Disconnect the connector (E).

36. Connector Bracket and Harness Bracket - Move

    1. Move the connector bracket (A) from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole (B) to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.

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    2. Move the harness bracket (C) from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole (D) to attach the engine hanger balance bar rear arm.

37. Front Bulkhead - Temporary Install
38. Engine Support Hanger - Install
39. No. 6 Cylinder Ignition Coil - Remove
40. Front Engine Mount Stop and Front Engine Mount Mounting Bolt - Remove

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    1. Remove the front engine mount stop (A) and the front engine mount mounting bolt (B).

41. Rear Engine Mount Stop and Rear Engine Mount Mounting Bolt - Remove

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    1. Remove the rear engine mount stop (A), the heat shield (B), and the rear engine mount mounting bolt (C). 2. Disconnect the connector (D).

42. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise the vehicle.

43. Connector (Front ACM Subharness) - Disconnect

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44. Transmission Ground Cable - Disconnect (Transmission Side)
45. Transmission Mount - Remove
46. Front Subframe - Support
47. Front Subframe - Remove
48. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Lower the vehicle.

49. Chain Hoist - Attach

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    1. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hanger (B) and the transmission hanger (C), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

50. Engine Support Hanger - Remove
51. Upper Half of Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt (Engine Side) - Remove
52. Engine - Remove

    1. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring. 2. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it. 3. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/transmission. 4. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.