Engine Replacement

Engine Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the hood.
3. Remove the cross vehicle brace.
4. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct and the air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the engine mount struts.
6. Remove the drive belt.
7. Disconnect the electrical harness connectors from the following:
- The oil level sensor
- The oil pressure switch
- The engine block heater (if equipped)
- The knock sensor
- The heated oxygen sensor (HO2S2)
- The crankshaft position sensor (24X)
- The A/C compressor
- The wiring harness grounds
8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system.
10. Drain the engine oil.
11. Remove the oil filter.
12. Disconnect the electrical harness connectors from the following:
13. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold.
14. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
15. Remove the torque converter cover.
16. Remove the starter motor.
17. Remove the A/C compressor bolts. Reposition and secure the A/C compressor.
18. Remove the torque converter bolts.
19. Remove the right engine splash shield.





20. Remove the transaxle brace.
21. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1).
22. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine.
23. Lower the vehicle.

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

24. Disconnect the accelerator control and cruise control servo cable from the throttle body and the cable bracket.
25. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the upper intake manifold.
26. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose from the upper intake manifold.
27. Disconnect the fuel feed and return hoses.
28. Disconnect the AIR system if equipped.
29. Remove the power steering pump and reposition.
30. Disconnect the heater outlet and inlet hoses from the engine.
31. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine.
32. Suitably support the transaxle with floor stands.
33. Attach the engine lifting device.
34. Remove the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3, 4 and 5) and stud (2).
35. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
36. Remove the flywheel.
37. Remove the generator and the generator bracket.
38. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
39. Remove the ignition control module.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the ignition control module.
2. Install the drive belt tensioner.
3. Install the generator bracket and the generator.
4. Install the flywheel.





5. Install the engine to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3, 4 and 5) and stud (2).
- Tighten the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3, 4 and 5) and stud (2) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the engine lifting device.
8. Remove the floor stands from the transaxle.
9. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
10. Connect the heater outlet and inlet hoses to the engine.
11. Install the power steering pump.
12. Connect the AIR system if equipped.
13. Connect the fuel feed and return hoses.
14. Connect the power brake booster vacuum hose to the upper intake manifold.
15. Connect the vacuum hoses to the upper intake manifold.

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

16. Connect the accelerator control and cruise control servo cable to the cable bracket and the throttle body.
17. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
18. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine.
19. Install the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1).
- Tighten the upper transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
20. Install the transaxle brace.
21. Install the right engine splash shield.
22. Install the torque converter bolts.
23. Install the A/C compressor.
24. Install the starter motor.
25. Install the torque converter cover.
26. Install the engine mount lower nuts.
27. Install the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
28. Install the oil filter.
29. Connect electrical harness connectors to the following:
- The vehicle speed sensor
- The oil level sensor
- The oil pressure switch
- The engine block heater (if equipped)
- The knock sensor
- The heated oxygen sensor (H02S2)
- The crankshaft position sensor (24X)
- The A/C compressor
- The wiring harness grounds
30. Lower the vehicle.
31. Fill with new engine oil.
32. Fill with cooling system with engine coolant.
33. Connect the electrical harness connectors to the following:
- The heated oxygen sensor (H02S1)
- The AIR check valve solenoid (if equipped)
- The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve
- The Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Solenoid valve
- The Throttle Position (TP) sensor
- The Idle Air Control (IAC) valve
- The generator
- The ignition coil
- The wiring harness grounds
- The two body wiring harness-to-engine harness connectors
34. Install the drive belt.
35. Install the engine mount struts.
36. Install the throttle body air inlet duct and the air cleaner assembly.
37. Install the cross vehicle brace.
38. Install the hood.
39. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.
40. Perform a CKP system variation learn procedure.