Engine, removing: Notes
NOTE:
- All cable ties unfastened or cut when removing engine are to be reattached in same position during installation.
- Engine must be removed without transmission from front of vehicle.
- Catch drained coolant in a clean container for re-use or disposal.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Move selector lever to position N.
All models
- Obtain radio anti-theft code for vehicles with encoded radio.
- Remove rubber seal from plenum chamber cover in direction of - arrow -.
- Pull plenum chamber cover - 1 - toward front and remove.
See Caution before beginning repairs on electrical system → Engine, removing and installing
- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground strap - arrow -.
- Use screwdriver to pry off caps - 3 - from wiper arms.
- Loosen hex nuts - 4 - by a few turns.
- Tilt wiper arm - 2 - slightly to remove it from wiper shaft.
- Remove hex nuts completely and remove wiper arms.
- Pull off securing clips - 1 - and remove panel trim.
CAUTION:
Hot steam can escape when cap on expansion tank is opened. Cover cap with cloth and open carefully.
- Remove engine cover - arrows -.
- Remove air cleaner cover - arrow -.
- Remove bolts - arrows -.
- Disengage EVAP canister purge regulator valve N80 - 1 - from air duct - 2 -.
- Remove both screws - arrows - for air duct - 2 -.
- Remove front bumper: →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for CABRIOLET