Installation - Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
If the original engine has experienced a catastrophic failure or an individual failure with the piston, cylinder bore, engine block, valve or valve seat, the intake manifold MUST be replaced with a new manifold.
- Position engine assembly over vehicle and slowly lower the engine into place.
- Continue lowering engine until engine and transaxle are aligned. to mounting locations.
- Install engine mount adapter (2) and tighten bolts (3). Install mount through bolt (4) and tighten to 118 N.m (87 ft. lbs.).
- Remove engine lift chain (1).
- Install oil control valve.
- Raise vehicle.
- Install A/C compressor (1).
- Install exhaust manifold and heat shields (2). Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION .
- Install oxygen sensor and connect electrical connector (3).
- Install crankshaft position sensor (2) and connect connector.
- Install manifold to exhaust pipe bolts (1) and tighten bolts.
- Install generator.
- Install lower bell housing bolts (2) and tighten bolts.
- Align torque converter and flex plate mark. Install torque converter bolts (1) and tighten.
- Install inspection cover (1).
- Install crankshaft damper
- Install Damper holder (special tool #9707, Holder, Vibration Damper) (1).
- Apply clean engine oil crankshaft damper bolt threads and between bolt head and washer. Tighten bolt to 210 N.m (155 ft. lbs.).
- Install right splash shield.
- Install tire.
- Install coolant hose to oil cooler (2).
- Install new oil filter (3).
- Lower vehicle.
- Install upper idler pulley.
- Install coolant adapter assembly (3).
- Install Ground strap (1) near right strut tower.
- Install power steering line support bracket (1).
- Install power steering pump.
- Install accessory drive belt.
- Connect electrical connectors at block ground, starter, A/C compressor, knock sensor, Oil pressure sensor, generator, Coolant temperature sensor at block, and block heater (if equipped).
- Install intake manifold and tighten bolts as shown in illustration.
- Install throttle body support bracket (1).
- Install harness retainer (2).
- Install engine oil level indicator.
- Install PCV hose (5) to valve cover.
- Install make-up air hose (2).
- Connect manifold flow control valve and electronic throttle control electrical connectors.
- Install vacuum lines at throttle body and intake manifold.
- Install intake air tube to throttle body.
- Connect coil electrical connectors (1).
- Connect injector electrical connectors (4).
- Connect fuel line (3) to rail.
- Connect intake and exhaust oil control valve electrical connectors.
- Install grill trim panel.
- Install upper radiator support bracket (1).
- Connect coolant temperature sensor (1).
- Connect capacitor electrical connector (2).
- Install coolant hoses at coolant adapter (3).
- Install coolant reservoir (3) and connect hose.
- Install the battery tray (1). Refer to TRAY, BATTERY, INSTALLATION .
- Push down on the air cleaner body (1) to engage the pins into the grommets.
- Install the support bracket bolt to the strut tower and tighten to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the air inlet tube (2) to the air cleaner body (1).
- Connect the make-up air hose (3) to the air cleaner body.
- Install the mounting bolt (3) with ground wire (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Connect and lock the electrical connectors (2).
- Install the battery and connect the battery cables. Refer to BATTERY, INSTALLATION .
- Install the fresh air inlet duct (3) on the air cleaner body (1) and lock the retainers (2).
- Install the hood. Refer to HOOD, INSTALLATION .
- Fill with coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Fill with oil.
- Start engine and check for leaks.
- Install engine cover (1).