Engine Assembly: Removal

Set the vehicle on lift arms.
Open front hood fully and support with stay.
Release fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Remove filler cap.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL under AIR INTAKE DUCT and REMOVAL under AIR CLEANER CASE .
Remove under cover.
Remove radiator from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL under RADIATOR .
Remove ATF cooler pipe from cylinder head. Refer to REMOVAL under ATF COOLER PIPE AND HOSE .
Collect refrigerant, and remove pressure hoses.
1. Place and connect the attachment hose to the refrigerant recycle system.
2. Collect refrigerant from A/C system.
3. Disconnect A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
Fig 2: Disconnecting A/C Pressure Hoses
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Remove air cleaner case stay.
- MT model
  
  Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay (MT Model)
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- AT model
Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay (AT Model)
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Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
1. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector
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2. Engine ground cable
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Engine Ground Cable
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3. Engine harness connectors
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors
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4. Generator connector, terminal and A/C compressor connector
  
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Generator Connector
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  1. Generator connector and terminal
  2. A/C compressor connector
5. Accelerator cable and cruise control cable
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable And Cruise Control Cable
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  1. Accelerator cable
  2. Cruise control cable
6. Pressure switch
Fig 10: Disconnecting Pressure Switch
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Disconnect the following hoses.
1. Brake booster vacuum hose
  
  Fig 11: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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2. Heater inlet outlet hose
Fig 12: Disconnecting Heater Inlet Outlet Hose
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Remove power steering pump from bracket.
1. Remove resonator chamber.
2. Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove front side V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL under FRONT SIDE V-BELT under V-BELT .
3. Remove pipe with bracket from intake manifold.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Pipe With Bracket
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4. Remove bolts which install power steering pump from bracket.
  
  Fig 14: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
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5. Remove bolt which installs power steering pump bracket on cylinder head.
6. Place power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
Fig 15: Placing Power Steering Pump On The Right Side Wheel Apron
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Remove front and center exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL under FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

Fig 16: Removing Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Remove nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.

Fig 17: Removing Nuts Which Install Front Cushion Rubber Onto Front Crossmember
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Separate torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove service hole plug.
3. Remove bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
4. Remove other bolts while rotating the engine using ST.
ST 499977100: CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

Fig 18: Removing Torque Converter Clutch-To-Drive Plate Bolts
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Remove pitching stopper.

Fig 19: Removing Pitching Stopper
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Disconnect fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
CAUTION:
- Disconnect hose with its end wrapped with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
- Catch fuel from hose into container.
Fig 20: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose, Return Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Support engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 21: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Support transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION: Before moving engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked. Doing this is very important in order to facilitate re-installation and because transmission lowers under its own weight.

Fig 22: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
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Separation of engine and transmission.
1. Remove starter. Refer to REMOVAL under STARTER .
2. Remove bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Fig 23: Removing Bolts Which Hold Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Install ST to torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
ST 498277200: STOPPER SET

Fig 24: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
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Remove engine from vehicle.
1. Slightly raise engine.
2. Raise transmission with garage jack.
3. Move engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
4. Slowly move engine away from engine compartment.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.

Fig 25: Removing Engine From Engine Compartment
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Remove front cushion rubbers.