Removal And Installation

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
- Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
- Attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG if engine slingers are not equipped.

CAUTION:
- Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
- Do not start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool enough.
- If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, follow the applicable procedures.
- Always use the support point specified for lifting.
- Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoidable reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with a transmission jack or similar tool before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
- For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift".
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

REMOVAL

Outline
Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the transaxle.
1.Remove engine undercover. Service and Repair.
2.Drain engine coolant from radiator. Changing Engine Coolant.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
3.Remove front fender protector (RH and LH). Removal And Installation.
4.Remove exhaust front tube.
5.Remove drive shafts (LH and RH) from steering knuckle. Front Drive Shaft Left Side and Front Drive Shaft Right Side.
6.Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Removal And Installation (CVT models) or Transmission Assembly (M/T models).
7.Remove front suspension member. Removal And Installation.
8.Remove hood assembly.
9.Remove cowl top cover and cowl top extension assembly.
10.Release fuel pressure. Fuel Pressure Check For California
Check" (except for California).
11.Remove battery and battery tray. Removal and Replacement.
12.Remove drive belt. Component.
13.Remove engine room cover.
14.Disconnect transmission control module (TCM) (CVT models).
15.Disconnect ECM and brake fluid level sensor.
16.Remove ECM.
17.Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly.
18.Remove radiator hose (upper and lower).
19.Disconnect CVT fluid cooler hoses (CVT models).
20.Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then temporarily secure the engine harness into the engine side.

CAUTION:
Protect connectors using a resin bag to protect against foreign materials during the operation.
21.Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Component.
22.Disconnect heater hoses. Component.
23.Disconnect control cables from transaxle.
Control Linkage (M/T models).
24.Remove ground cable at transaxle side.
25.Remove ground cable between front cover and vehicle.
26.Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from the engine (if equipped). Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side. Removal And Installation.
27.Remove the intake manifold to prevent the hanging chain from interfering. Component.





28.Install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side (A) and rear right side (B) and support the engine position with a hoist.










29.Support engine and transaxle assembly with a hoist and secure the engine in appropriate position.





30.Use a manual lift table caddy (A) or equivalently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support bottom of the engine and the transaxle, and simultaneously adjust hoist tension.

CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting surface, secure a completely stable condition.





31.Remove torque rod (RH) (1), engine mounting insulator (RH) (2)
and engine mounting bracket (3).





32.Remove pull down rod (RH) (CVT models).
33.Remove pull down rod (LH) (CVT models).
34.Remove engine through bolt-securing nut (C).
35.Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward by carefully operating supporting tools.

CAUTION:
- During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with the vehicle side.
- Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
- During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent the vehicle from falling off the lift due to changes in the center of gravity.
- If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.
- During operation, securely support the engine by placing a piece of wood under the engine oil pan and transaxle oil pan. Securely support the engine slingers with a hoist.
36.Remove starter motor.
37.Separate the engine and the transaxle. Removal And Installation (CVT
models) or Transmission Assembly(M/T models).

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting insulator.
- When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the directions. Component.
- Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten nuts and bolts.





- Tighten engine mounting insulator (RH) bolts in the numerical order shown.






INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

- Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level.
- Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
- Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
- Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
- After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to specified level, if necessary.
- Summary of the inspection items: