Engine Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: 

• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
• To avoid damaging the wiring and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Hood - Wide Open

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   1. Open the hood, and remove the plug cap (A). 2. Change the hood support rod mounting position. 3. Secure it with the hood support rod in the wide-open position.

2. Fuel Pressure - Relieve

   NOTE:  After relieving the fuel pressure, do not connect the quick-connect fitting.

3. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect
4. Positive Cable (12 Volt Battery Terminal Fuse Box) - Disconnect

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   1. Remove the cover. 2. Disconnect the positive cables (A).

5. 12 Volt Battery - Remove
6. Front Grille Cover - Remove
7. Air Cleaner - Remove 
8. Intake Air Duct - Remove 
9. Intake Air Resonator - Remove 
10. EVAP Canister Purge Hose and Brake Booster Vacuum Hose - Disconnect

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    1. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).

11. Connector (PCM) - Disconnect 
12. Connector (Engine Wire Harness) - Disconnect

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    1. Disconnect the connectors (A). 2. Remove the harness holder clamp (B) and the harness clamps (C).

13. Change Wire Bracket - Remove (M/T)
14. Slave Cylinder - Move (M/T)

    NOTE:  Without disconnecting the clutch line.

15. Shift Cable (Transmission Side) - Disconnect (CVT)
16. Steering Joint - Disconnect

    NOTE:  Hold the steering wheel in the steering wheel holder tool.

17. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise and support the vehicle .

18. Front Wheel - Remove
19. Front Splash Shield and Engine Undercover (With Engine Undercover) - Remove
20. Drive Belt - Remove
21. A/C Pipe Clamp Bolt - Remove
22. Engine Coolant - Drain
23. Radiator - Remove
24. Engine Oil - Drain
25. Transmission Fluid - Drain

    1. Drain the transmission fluid: M/T CVT

26. Exhaust Pipe A - Remove
27. Front Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Disconnect
28. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
29. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
30. Front Driveshaft - Remove
31. Propeller Shaft - Remove (AWD)
32. A/C Compressor - Move

    NOTE: 

    • Do not disconnect the A/C hoses.
    • Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.
    • Disconnect the connector at the same time.
    • Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.
33. Torque Rod - Remove 
34. Front Subframe - Support

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    1. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack.

35. Front Subframe - Remove
36. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Lower the vehicle.

37. Heater Hose - Disconnect

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    1. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).

38. Engine - Support

    1. Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

39. Side Engine Mount - Remove

    NOTE:  Do not remove the bolt that tighten the side engine mount and the side engine mount bracket.

40. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

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41. Chain Hoist - Install

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    1. Attach the chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet (B) and the transmission hanger (C), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

42. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove
43. Engine - Remove

    1. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring. 2. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it. 3. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/transmission. 4. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.