Engine Removal

WARNING:
- Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly and hoist brackets are attached to the correct positions on the engine.
- Make sure the vehicle will not roll off stands and fall while you are working under it.

CAUTION:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surface.
- Unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion to avoid damage.
- 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. Secure the hood as open as possible.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal. Remove the battery.





3. Remove the strut brace (B16A2 engine).





4. Disconnect the battery cables from the under-hood fuse/relay box and battery positive terminal.





5. Remove the battery and battery base.
6. Disconnect the connectors from the ECM/PCM.





7. Disconnect the main wire harness connector.
8. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing.

D16Y7 engine:





a. Remove the resonator and intake air duct.





b. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor connector, then remove the air cleaner housing.

D16Y5,D16Y8,B16A2engines:





a. Disconnect the IAT sensor connector, then remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing.





9. Disconnect the engine wire harness connector on the left side of the engine compartment.
10. Relieve fuel pressure.

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flame or spark away from the work area. Drain fuel only into an approved container.





11. Remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control canister hose and fuel feed hose.





12. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose, fuel return hose and vacuum hose.





13. Remove the throttle cable by loosening the locknut, then slip the cable end out of the accelerator linkage.

NOTE:
- Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.
- Adjust the throttle cable when installing.

14. Disconnect the connectors from the PCM.





15. Remove the grommet and wire harness clamps, then pull out the ECM/PCM connectors.
16. Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then remove the Power Steering (P/S) pump belt and pump.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the P/S hoses.

B16A2 engine:





- Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting bolts, then remove the P/S pump belt and pump.

D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:





- Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then remove the P/S pump belt and pump.





17. Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting bolt, then remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor belt.





18. Remove the transmission ground cable and hose clamp.
19. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and line/hose assembly (M/T).

NOTE:
- Do not disconnect the pipe/hose assembly.
- Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.
- Take care not to bend the line.









20. Remove the shift cable (CVT).





21. Disconnect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch connector, and remove the wire harness clams.
22. Remove the radiator cap.

WARNING: Use care when removing the radiator cap to avoid scalding by hot coolant or steam.

23. Raise the hoist to full height.





24. Remove the front tires/wheels and splash shield.
25. Drain the engine coolant. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator.
26. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug using a new washer.
27. Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a new washer.





28. Remove the shift rod and extension rod (M/T).





29. Remove the A/C compressor.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the A/C hoses.





30. Remove the shift cable (A/T).

NOTE:
- Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.
- Adjust the shift cable when installing.








31. Remove exhaust pipe A.
32. Remove the damper forks.
33. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints.
34. Remove the driveshafts.

CAUTION:
- Do not pull on the driveshaft, the CV joint may come apart.
- Use care when prying out the assembly. Pull it straight to avoid damaging the differential oil seal or intermediate shaft dust seal.

NOTE: Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.





35. Lower the hoist.





36. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses and heater hoses.





37. Remove the ATF cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and pipes (A/T).





38. Attach the chain hoist to the engine.





39. Remove the left and right front mount and bracket.





40. Remove the rear mount bracket.





41. Remove the upper bracket.





42. Remove the transmission mount bracket, then remove the transmission mount.
43. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses and electrical wiring.
44. Slowly raise the engine approximately 150 mm (6 inch). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
45. Raise the engine all the way, and remove it from the car.