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Engine Assembly: Removal

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  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood fully and support with the front food stay.
  3. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Ref. to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE . >
  4. Release the fuel pressure.
    1. Remove the fuse of fuel pump from main fuse box.
      Fig 1: Locating Fuse Of Fuel Pump From Main Fuse Box
      G05016860
    2. Start the engine and run it until it stalls.
    3. After the engine stalls, crank it for five more seconds.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  5. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  6. Remove the collector cover.
  7. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 2: Identifying Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G05019586
  8. Remove the radiator from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
  9. Remove the coolant filler tank.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank. >

  10. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
    Fig 3: Identifying A/C Pressure Hoses From A/C Compressor
    G05018051
  11. Remove the air intake system.
    1. Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
    2. Remove the air cleaner element and air cleaner case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
  12. Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
    1. Engine harness connectors
      Fig 4: Locating Engine Harness Connectors
      G05017740
      Fig 5: Locating Engine Harness Connectors
      G05017741
    2. Engine ground terminal
      Fig 6: Identifying Engine Ground Terminal
      G04998623
    3. Generator connector, terminal and A/C compressor connector
      Fig 7: Identifying Generator Connector, Terminal And A/C Compressor Connector
      G05018055
  13. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. Brake booster vacuum hose
      Fig 8: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
      G05017739
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Remove the hose between intake manifold (A) and pressure regulator (B).
      Fig 9: Identifying Hose Between Intake Manifold And Pressure Regulator
      G05018057
  14. Remove the power steering pump from the bracket.
    1. Loosen the lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove the front side belt. < Ref. to FRONT SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
    2. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
      Fig 10: Locating Power Steering Switch Connector
      G04999641
    3. Remove the power steering pump from the engine. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Pump. >
      Fig 11: Identifying Power Steering Pump From Engine
      G05018059
    4. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  15. Lift-up the vehicle.
  16. Remove the center exhaust pipe.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >

  17. Remove the nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to the engine.
    Fig 12: Identifying Engine Transmission Nuts - Lower Side
    G04998648
  18. Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.
    Fig 13: Locating Front Cushion Rubber Nuts Onto Front Crossmember
    G05018061
  19. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
    1. Lower the vehicle.
    2. Remove the service hole plug.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    4. Remove other bolts while rotating the engine using socket wrench.
      Fig 14: Rotating Engine Using Socket Wrench
      G04998634
  20. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 15: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G05021538
  21. Disconnect the fuel hoses from fuel pipe.
    1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
      CAUTION:
      • Collect fuel from the hose into container.
      • Disconnect the hose with its end wrapped with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
        Fig 16: Disconnecting Connector Of Fuel Pipe By Pushing ST In Direction Of Arrow
        G05018064
  22. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 17: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G04997613
  23. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
    CAUTION: Doing this is very important because the transmission lowers for its own weight. This work is also of great importance for facilitating reinstallation.
    Fig 18: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
    G04998638
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
  24. Separation of engine and transmission.
    1. Remove the starter. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter. >
    2. Attach the ST to converter case. (AT model) ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
      Fig 19: Identifying Stopper Set ST 498277200 On Torque Converter
      G04998639
    3. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
      Fig 20: Identifying Bolts For Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
      G04998640
  25. Remove the engine from vehicle.
    1. Slightly raise the engine.
    2. Raise the transmission with garage jack.
    3. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
    4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  26. Remove the front cushion rubbers.
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