Removal

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect cable from negative terminal of battery.
2. Drain engine coolant.
3. Remove hood.
4. Remove radiator.
5. (A/T) Disconnect throttle cable and bracket from throttle body.
6. Disconnect accelerator cable from throttle body.

7. Remove cruise control actuator and bracket.
(a) Disconnect the actuator vacuum hose.
(b) Disconnect the actuator connector.
(c) Remove the actuator together with the bracket.
8. Disconnect ground wire from alternator upper bracket.

9. Remove air cleaner assembly, air flow meter and air cleaner hose.
(a) Disconnect the air flow meter connector.
(b) Disconnect the air cleaner cap clips.
(c) Loosen the hose clamp, and remove the air cleaner hose, cap air flow meter assembly.
(d) Remove the air cleaner element.
(e) Remove the three bolts and air cleaner case.
10. Remove igniter.
11. Disconnect heater hoses.
12. Disconnect fuel hoses.
(a) Fuel inlet hose from fuel filter.
(b) Fuel return hose from fuel return pipe.

CAUTION: Catch leaking fuel in a container.

13. Disconnect speedometer cable.

14. (M/T) Remove clutch release cylinder and tube bracket without disconnecting tube.
15. Disconnect transaxle control cable M/T.

16. Remove A/C compressor without disconnecting hoses.

Note: Put aside the compressor, and suspend it to the radiator support with a string.

17. Disconnect wires, connectors and vacuum hoses.
(a) Check connector
(b) Ground straps from LH fender apron
(c) Connectors from relay box
(d) Solenoid resistor connector
(e) Brake booster vacuum hose
(f) A/C idle-up vacuum hoses
(g) Charcoal canister vacuum hose

18. Raise vehicle.

CAUTION: Be sure the vehicle is securely supported.

19. Drain engine oil.
20. Remove engine under covers.

21. Remove suspension lower crossmember.
22. Remove drive shafts.

23. Remove p/s pump without disconnecting hoses.

Note: Put aside the pump and suspend it to the cowl with a string.

24. Disconnect exhaust pipe from catalyst converter.
(a) Loosen the bolt, and disconnect the clamp from the bracket.

(b) Remove the three new nuts, and disconnect the exhaust pipe.

25. Disconnect engine mounting center member.
(2WD)
Remove the eight bolts, two nuts and center member.
(4WD)
Remove the eight bolts, two nuts and center member.
26. (2WD)
REMOVE ENGINE CENTER MOUNTING INSULATOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY
28. Lower vehicle.
29. Disconnect TCCS ECU connectors.
Disconnect the three connector from the TCCS ECU, and pull out the connectors from the cowl panel.
Circuit opening relay connector
Cowl wire connector

30. REMOVE PS OIL RESERVOIR TANK WITHOUT DISCONNECTING HOSES
Remove the two bolts.

31. REMOVE RH MOUNTING STAY (2WD)
Remove the three bolts and mounting stay.

(4WD)
Remove the bolt, nut, ground strap and mounting stay.

32. (A/T)
REMOVE LH MOUNTING STAY
(2WD)
Remove the bolt, nut and mounting stay.

(4WD)
Remove the two nuts and mounting stay

33. Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle.
(a) Attach the engine hoist chain to the engine hangers.

(b) (2WD)
Remove the bolt, four nuts and RH mounting insulator.

(d) Remove the through bolt, three bolts (2WD, M/T), four bolts (others) and LH mounting insulator.
(e) Remove the three bolts and LH mounting bracket.

(c) Remove the through bolt, nut, three bolts and LH mounting insulator from the bracket.
(d) Remove the three bolts and LH mounting bracket.

(e) Slowly and carefully lift the engine out of the vehicle. Clear the RH mounting insulator while lowering the transaxle.

CAUTION: Be careful not to hit the P/S gear housing or neutral start switch.

(f) Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.
(g) Place the engine and transaxle assembly onto the stand.

34. Remove stiffener plate.
35. (A/T) Remove engine rear end plate.

36. (A/T) Remove torque converter mount bolts.

(a) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
(b) Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and remove the six bolts.

37. Separate engine and transaxle.