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Installation - Engine Assembly

  1. Attach engine hoist and lower the engine into engine compartment (Figure).
  2. Align left and right engine mounts and install mounting nuts (Figure). Tighten nuts to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
  3. Remove engine hoist and engine lifting brackets/chain.
  4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  5. Connect ground strap to right side engine mount.
  6. Install transmission.
  7. Slide transmission back into the clutch and seat against the bell housing.
  8. Install transmission bolts (Figure) and tighten bolts to:
    • Transmission to top of engine - 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.)
    • 7/16 Transmission bolts - 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.)
    • Transmission to oil pan - 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.)
  9. Install transmission mount and crossmember (Figure).
  10. Connect transmission electrical connectors.
  11. Connect hydraulic clutch line.
  12. Install drive shaft.
  13. Connect oil cooler lines (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ).
  14. Install fasteners securing A/C line to oil pan.
  15. Install lower radiator hose.
  16. Connect starter electrical connections.
  17. Connect exhaust system at left and right exhaust manifolds using NEW  V-Band clamps. Tighten V-Band clamps to 11 N.m (100 in. lbs.).
  18. Install left and right catalytic converter support hanger bracket bolts (Figure). Torque bolts to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
  19. Install under body stone shields.
  20. Lower vehicle.
  21. Install left and right side sill panels (Refer to - ROCKER PANEL COVER - INSTALLATION ) (Figure).
  22. Install gear shift lever and gear shifter trim bezel.
  23. Connect A/C clutch electrical connector.
  24. Connect A/C lines to A/C compressor.
  25. Connect fuel line and accelerator cable.
  26. Connect brake booster vacuum hose. Connect evaporative emission hoses.
  27. Connect PCM connectors and ground wire at left side frame rail.
  28. Connect coolant bottle inlet hose to thermostat housing.
  29. Connect heater hoses to engine.
  30. Install and connect generator.
  31. Install power steering pump.
  32. Install accessory drive belt (Refer to - DRIVE BELT - INSTALLATION ).
  33. Install upper radiator hose.
  34. Install front strut tower to tower brace (Refer to - FRONT STRUT TOWER TO TOWER BRACE - INSTALLATION ) (Figure).
  35. Install cowl cover (Refer to - COWL COVER - INSTALLATION ).
  36. Install windshield wiper arms (Refer to - WIPER ARMS - INSTALLATION ).
  37. Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system (Refer to - REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
  38. Fill cooling system (Refer to - STANDARD PROCEDURE - FILLING COOLING SYSTEM ).
  39. Install NEW  oil filter.
  40. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
  41. Install air cleaner housing assembly, connect throttle body air inlet hose (Refer to AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ).
  42. Install hood (Refer to - HOOD - INSTALLATION ).
  43. Connect negative battery cable. Install battery cover. Close trunk lid.
  44. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.
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