Engine Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Engine Emission Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Service Precautions.
2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
3. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
4. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body and Frame.
5. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
6. Carefully remove the throttle body air inlet duct and the air filter assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
7. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Cooling System.
8. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet in Cooling System.
9. Disconnect the A/C compressor from the engine. Secure the compressor to the frame.
10. Remove the starter motor wiring harness.

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.

11. Disconnect the throttle and cruise cables from the linkage. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Powertrain Management.
12. Disconnect the wiring harness connections and remove the wiring harness from the top of the engine.

Important: Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure in Powertrain Management.

13. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel rail. Lay the fuel lines aside. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement (Filter to Engine) in Powertrain Management.
14. Disconnect the fuel vapor line.
15. Remove the vacuum booster hose from the engine. Refer to Vacuum Brake Booster Hose Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
16. Disconnect the AC vacuum hose.
17. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
18. Remove the engine mount struts from the engine mount strut brackets. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) and Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).
19. Disconnect the power steering pump from the engine. Lay the power steering pump aside. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System.
20. Raise and suitable support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
21. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
22. Remove the starter motor.
23. Remove the engine flywheel-to-torque converter bolts. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolts in Transmission and Drivetrain.
24. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
25. Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
26. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold.





27. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1).
28. Lower the vehicle.
29. Install the engine lifting device.
30. Remove the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3, 4 and 5) and stud (2).
31. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
32. Remove the flywheel.
33. Install the engine to the engine stand.
34. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Starting and Charging.
35. Remove the ignition control module.
36. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
37. Remove the engine mount bracket.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Engine Emission Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the engine mount bracket.
2. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
3. Install the ignition control module.
4. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Starting and Charging.
5. Install the flywheel.





6. Install the engine to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. 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.).
8. Remove the engine lifting device.
9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
10. Install the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1).
Tighten the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold.
12. Install the transaxle brace.
13. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
14. Install the engine flywheel-to-torque converter bolts. Align the scribe marks.
15. Install the starter motor.
16. Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System.
19. Install the engine mount struts to the engine mount struts brackets. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) and Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).
20. Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.





21. Install the AC vacuum hose to the engine.
22. Install the vacuum booster hose to the engine. Refer to Vacuum Brake Booster Hose Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
23. Connect the fuel vapor line.
24. Connect the fuel lines to the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement (Filter to Engine) in Powertrain Management.
25. Connect the wiring harness connections and install the wiring harness to the engine.

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, a/ways 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.

26. Connect the throttle and cruise cables to the linkage. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Powertrain Management.
27. Install the starter motor wiring harness.
28. Install the A/C compressor to the engine.
29. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet in Cooling System.
30. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Cooling System.
31. Carefully install the throttle body air inlet duct and the air filter assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
32. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body and Frame.
33. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
34. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Bleed the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
35. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
36. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Service Precautions.
37. Inspect all of the fluid levels.
38. Inspect for leaks.