Engine - Removal
Engine
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, pin-type retainer and the LH front splash shield.
3. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Service and Repair.
4. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.
5. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Intake Air System Components - Exploded View.
6. Disconnect the crankcase vent tube from the valve cover.
7. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Tray.
8. Remove the nut and disconnect cable from the positive battery cable terminal.
9. Detach the 3 positive battery cable wire harness retainers.
10. Remove the bolt and the negative battery cable ground.
11. NOTE: The vehicle should be given adequate time to completely cool prior to disconnecting the fuel tube quick connecting coupling. This area is directly above the exhaust manifold and precautions should be taken to avoid any fuel spillage.
Disconnect the fuel tube quick connect coupling from the fuel tube near the bulkhead. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Service and Repair.
12. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube and position aside. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Service and Repair.
13. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum tube.
- Depress the quick connect locking ring.
- Pull the vacuum tube out of the quick connect fitting.
14. Detach and disconnect the 2 engine harness electrical connectors.
15. Detach the engine harness from the coolant outlet bracket harness retainer.
16. Remove the nut and the ground wire from the negative battery terminal.
17. Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
18. Disconnect the starter wire harness electrical connector.
19. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) and Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connectors and detach the wire harness retainer.
20. Disconnect the transaxle shift cable from the lever and bracket.
21. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
22. NOTE: Transaxle fluid cooler inlet tube shown, transaxle fluid cooler outlet tube similar.
Disconnect the 2 transaxle fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.
1. Squeeze the tabs together.
2. Slide the transaxle fluid cooler tube lock up and remove the transaxle fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.
23. Remove the engine oil level indicator.
24. Remove the 2 front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.
25. Remove the accessory drive belt and tensioner. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Accessory Drive Belt and Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
26. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to Charging System Service and Repair.
27. Detach the 2 B+ battery cable wire harness retainers from the valve cover stud bolts and remove the wiring harness.
28. Remove the 2 A/C tube nuts from the A/C compressor.
29. Disconnect the 2 A/C tubes from the compressor.
- Discard the 2 O-ring seals.
30. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
31. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Service and Repair.
32. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
33. Drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug and tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
34. Remove the engine oil filter and discard.
35. Remove the LH and RH halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Service and Repair.
36. Remove the bolt and the power steering tube clip.
37. Remove the bolt and the power steering tubes from the steering gear.
- Discard the 2 power steering tube O-ring seals.
38. Disconnect the power steering cooler tube.
39. Remove the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal and Replacement.
40. Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Power Steering Pump.
41. Release the retaining clip and disconnect the coolant degas bottle hose.
42. Disconnect the coolant degas bottle vent hose from the coolant bypass and position it aside.
43. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the heater hose from the coolant bypass.
44. Disconnect the heater hose from the coolant tube.
45. Remove the transaxle fluid level indicator.
46. NOTE: The bolts are different lengths, mark the bolts for installation.
Remove the 2 bolts and the transaxle roll restrictor.
47. Remove the 2 lower bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
48. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
49. Using the Powertrain Lift and Universal Adapter Brackets, secure the engine to the lift table.
50. Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.
51. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
52. Remove the 5 transaxle mount nuts and the transaxle mount plate.
53. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
54. Remove the nut for the HO2S and CMS wire connector bracket.
55. Remove the nut and position the HO2S and CMS wire connector bracket aside.
56. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
57. Disconnect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
58. Disconnect the 2 transaxle electrical connectors.
59. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
60. Disconnect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
61. Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the intake manifold.
62. Detach the 2 Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor wire harness retainers.
63. Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
64. Detach the starter wire harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt.
65. Remove the nut from the starter motor stud bolt and remove the power steering tube bracket.
66. Remove the bolt and the engine ground wire.
67. Remove the nut from the A/C compressor stud bolt and remove the power steering tube bracket.
68. Remove the 2 power steering tubes and the wiring harness as an assembly.
69. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the starter motor electrical terminals.
70. Remove the bolt, stud bolt and the starter.
71. Remove the starter isolator.
72. NOTE: Mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.
Remove the 4 torque converter nuts.
73. NOTE: Lower the engine to within a few inches of the floor.
Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane, Engine Lifting Bracket and Spreader Bar, remove the engine and transaxle assembly from the lift table.
74. Remove the 4 bellhousing-to-engine bolts and the one stud bolt and separate the engine and transmission.
75. Install the Torque Converter Retainer, to prevent damage to the torque converter.
