Engine: Service and Repair

1. Relieve fuel system pressure as follows:
a. With engine running, disconnect fuel pump connector.
b. Allow engine to deplete fuel supply, then turn ignition Off. Failure to relieve fuel system pressure prior to disconnecting fuel system components may cause fire or personal injury.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Scribe reference marks between hood and hood hinges, then remove hood.

Fig. 1 Radiator Assembly:

Fig. 2 Engine Assembly (Part 1 Of 2):

Fig. 2 Engine Assembly (Part 2 Of 2):

4. Drain cooling system as follows:
a. Place temperature control lever in Hot position.
b. Carefully remove radiator cap.
c. Remove radiator drain plug.
5. Remove transaxle assembly. On models with automatic transaxle, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair. On models with manual transaxle, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain/Manual Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair.
6. Remove radiator components in numbered sequence shown in, Fig. 1, noting the following:
a. Prior to removing radiator hoses, mark hose clamps in relation to hoses for installation reference.
b. After disconnecting transaxle cooler lines on models with automatic transaxle, plug or cover ends of lines to prevent entry of dirt or foreign material.
7. Remove engine components in numbered sequence shown in Fig. 2 on models with 1.8L/4-107 engines, noting the following:
a. Remove power steering pump from bracket with hoses attached, then secure pump aside with a piece of wire.
b. Remove A/C compressor from bracket with hoses attached, then compressor pump aside with a piece of wire.
c. Using a suitable engine hoist, slightly raise engine, then remove engine mount bracket.
d. Ensure all cables, connectors and hoses are disconnected, then remove engine from engine compartment.
8. Reverse procedure to install.