Removal and Replacement

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ When the engine assembly is replaced, initialize the learned value using scan tool.
^ Before replacing the steering wheel assembly and driver's air bag module assembly, always refer to Service Precautions, and Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring. Also, position the front wheels in a straight ahead direction, and remove the ignition key. If you fail to do this, clock spring for SRS may get damage, making the SRS (air bag) inoperative, and it may cause a serious injury to the driver.
^ After adjusting the wheel alignment, always perform calibration to make the ASC-ECU learn the neutral position of the steering wheel sensor.

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-13:

Removal Steps 14-15:

Required Special Tools:
^ MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer
^ MB991895: Engine Hanger
^ MB991928: Engine Hanger
^ MB992201: Engine Hanger Plate

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[A] A/C COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Remove the A/C compressor and clutch assembly together with the hose from the bracket.
2. Tie the removed A/C compressor and clutch assembly with a string at a position where it will not interfere with the removal and installation of engine assembly.

[B] ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET/ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between to support the engine assembly.





2. When the transaxle assembly is removed, remove special tool MB991928 or MB991895 which supports the engine assembly.








3. Set special tool MB991454 to the engine hanger and the power steering oil pump bracket.





4. Hold the engine assembly with a chain block.
5. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between, and remove the engine mounting bracket while adjusting the position of the engine.
6. After checking that all cables, hoses and wiring harness connectors and so on are disconnected from the engine, lift the engine assembly slowly with the chain block to remove the engine assembly upward from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

[A] ENGINE ASSEMBLY/ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION





1. Set special tool MB991454 and a chain block to the engine assembly.
2. Install the engine assembly, being careful not to pinch the cables, hoses or wiring harness connectors.
3. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between, and install the engine mounting bracket while adjusting the position of the engine.
4. Remove the chain block.





5. Install special tool MB991928 or MB991895 which is used during installation of transaxle assembly to hold the engine assembly.





[B] A/C COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION





Tighten A/C compressor and clutch assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque in the order of number shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque: 23 ± 6 Nm (17 ± 4 ft-lb)