Removal/Installation
Fig. 1 Engine Compartment Components:
Fig. 2 Engine Electrical Connector Locations:
Fig. 3 Engine Fuel & Heater Hose Locations:
Fig. 4 Engine Support & Driveline Component Locations:
Fig. 5 Engine Mounting Support Locations:
1. Relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under Technician Safety Information.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain engine oil.
3. Drain cooling system, then raise and support vehicle.
4. Remove engine compartment components in the numbered sequence shown in Fig. 1, noting the following:
a. Leave power steering hoses connected to power steering pump; then, using suitable wire, secure pump away from engine assembly.
b. Leave air conditioning hoses connected to air conditioning compressor, then using suitable wire, secure pump away from engine assembly.
5. Disconnect engine harness connectors from engine assembly as shown in Fig. 2.
6. Disconnect hoses shown in Fig. 3. Cover hose to be disconnected with a shop towel to prevent possible personal injury due to residual fuel pressure.
7. Remove or disconnect engine components shown in Fig. 4, noting the following:
a. Prior to removing transverse and engine mount members, support engine assembly with engine support bar, or equivalent.
b. Remove clutch release cylinder and position away transaxle leaving hose connected.
c. Separate driveshafts from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the shaft and the case. Do not insert pry bar too deep or possible damage to the oil seal may result.
8. Disconnect engine assembly from engine mounts shown in Fig. 5.
9. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Prime fuel system as outlined under Fuel Pump, Replace.
b. Tighten all components to specifications.
c. Deactivate antitheft system described under Technician Safety Information.