Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Remove fuel line to fuel rail.
2. Disconnect and remove battery and tray.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Discharge air conditioning system (if equipped).
5. Disconnect the air intake duct at intake manifold, throttle cables, electrical connectors from throttle body, and air cleaner housing.
6. Remove air cleaner housing assembly.
7. Remove radiator upper hose.
8. Remove the radiator fan.
9. Remove the radiator lower hose.
10. Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines and plug, if equipped.
11. Disconnect transmission shift linkage and electrical connectors.
12. Disconnect clutch hydraulic line (if equipped with manual transaxle).
13. Disconnect engine wiring harness.
14. Remove powertrain control module (PCM).
15. Disconnect positive cable from power distribution center (PDC) and ground wire from vehicle body
16. Disconnect the body-to-engine ground wire at the right side strut tower.
17. Disconnect heater hoses.
18. Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster.
19. Disconnect coolant reserve/recovery hose.
20. Remove the accessory drive belts.
21. Remove the power steering pump/reservoir and set aside.
22. Remove the A/C compressor.
23. Hoist vehicle and remove the right inner splash shield.
24. Drain the engine oil.
25. Remove the front wheels.
26. Remove the axle shafts.
27. Remove screws attaching power steering cooler and relocate cooler to provide engine removal clearance.
28. Disconnect the downstream oxygen sensor connector.
29. Disconnect exhaust system from manifold.
30. Disconnect exhaust system isolators and move exhaust rearward.
31. Remove lower engine torque strut.
32. Remove the generator, lower bracket, and upper mounting bolt.
33. Remove the structural collar.
34. Remove torque converter inspection shield. Remove torque converter bolts and mark converter to flex plate orientation for reassembly.
35. Lower vehicle.
36. Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly and cradle, Special Tools 6135 and 6710 to be installed under vehicle.
37. Loosen engine support posts to allow movement for positioning onto engine locating holes and flange on the engine bedplate. Lower vehicle and position cradle until the engine is resting on support posts (Fig. 8). Tighten mounts to cradle frame. This will keep support posts from moving when removing or installing engine and transmission.
38. Install safety straps around the engine to cradle (Fig. 8). Tighten straps and lock them into position.
WARNING: Safety straps MUST be used to secure engine to the dolly fixture.
39. Raise vehicle enough to see if straps are tight enough to hold cradle assembly to engine.
40. Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and transmission ONLY is on the cradle assembly.
41. Remove the upper engine torque strut.
42. Remove right and left engine and transaxle mount through bolts (Fig. 6) and (Fig. 7)
43. Continue raising vehicle slowly until engine/ transaxle assembly clears engine compartment. It may be necessary to move the engine/transmission assembly with the cradle to allow for removal around body flanges.
INSTALLATION
1. Position engine and transmission assembly under vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle over the engine/transaxle assembly.
2. Continue lowering vehicle until engine/transaxle aligns to mounting locations. Install mounting bolts at the right and left engine/transaxle mounts (Fig. 6) and (Fig. 7). Tighten bolts to 118 Nm (87 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the upper engine torque strut.
4. Remove safety straps from engine/transaxle assembly. Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the engine dolly and cradle.
5. Install generator, lower bracket, and adjusting bolt.
6. Install the axle shafts.
7. Install torque converter bolts. Install torque converter inspection shield.
8. Install the structural collar.
9. Install the lower engine torque strut.
10. Connect exhaust system isolators and catalytic converter to exhaust manifold.
11. Connect the downstream oxygen sensor.
12. Install the A/C compressor and lines.
13. Install the accessory drive belts.
14. Install the inner splash shield.
15. Install the front wheels and lower vehicle.
16. Install the power steering pump and reservoir.
17. Manual Transmission: Connect clutch hydraulic line, reverse light electrical connector and shift linkages.
18. Automatic Transmission: Connect shifter, kickdown linkage and cooler lines.
19. Connect the fuel line.
20. Connect the heater hoses.
21. Connect all ground straps.
22. Install the powertrain control module (PCM).
23. Connect the engine wiring harness.
24. Connect the lower radiator hose.
25. Install the radiator fan.
26. Install the upper radiator hose.
27. Fill the cooling system.
28. Install the battery tray and battery.
29. Install air cleaner housing assembly and connect intake duct to intake manifold.
30. Connect all throttle body electrical connectors and linkage.
31. Install the oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
32. Perform camshaft and crankshaft timing relearn procedure as follows:
- Connect the DRB scan tool to the data link (diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of instrument panel; near the steering column.
- Turn the ignition switch on and access the "miscellaneous" screen.
- Select "re-learn cam/crank" option and follow directions on DRB screen.
33. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.
34. Ensure engine is properly positioned by performing torque strut adjustment.
35. Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.