Engine: Service and Repair

1. Drain cooling system, then the engine crankcase.
2. Remove residual fuel pressure as follows:
a. Remove high floor panel from luggage compartment.
b. Start engine and disconnect electrical connector from fuel tank sending unit (Fuel pump connector).
c. When engine stops from lack of fuel, turn ignition off. Failure to release pressure prior to disconnecting fuel lines may cause fire or personal injury.
3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
4. Drain transmission fluid, then remove engine under cover.
5. Mark position of hood hinges, then remove hood and air cleaner.
6. Remove turbocharger heat protector, then disconnect oxygen sensor harness connector.
7. Disconnect intercooler air hose connectors, then the power brake booster vacuum hose connections.
8. Disconnect heater hoses, then remove power steering oil pump V-belt.
9. Remove air conditioner compressor, then the power steering pump.
10. Remove air conditioner compressor, then disconnect exhaust system at catalytic converter.
11. Disconnect radiator hoses, then remove radiator.
12. Disconnect accelerator cable, then the fuel high pressure hose. Remove O-ring.
13. Disconnect fuel return hose connector, then the clutch tube connector.
14. Disconnect coil wire, then the speedometer cable connector.
15. Disconnect vacuum hoses, then the water temperature unit, sensor and switch harness connector.
16. Disconnect secondary air solenoid valve harness connector, then the EGR solenoid valve harness connector.
17. Disconnect injector harness connector, then the throttle position sensor harness connector.
18. Disconnect ISC servo harness connector, then the motor position sensor harness connector.
19. Disconnect distributor signal generator harness connector, then the ground connections.
20. Disconnect alternator harness connector, then the oil pressure gauge unit harness connector.
21. Disconnect starter connector, then the detonation sensor harness connector.
22. Disconnect back-up lamp switch, then the O.D. cancel solenoid.
23. Disconnect downshift solenoid harness, then the inhibitor switch harness connector.
24. Disconnect propeller shaft, then the gear shift lever.
25. Remove rear crossmember, then the engine mount attaching nuts.
26. Attach a suitable lifting device, then remove engine and transmission from vehicle.
27. Remove transmission to engine attaching bolts, then separate engine from transmission.
28. Reverse procedure to install.