Engine Removal and Installation (1.5L Engine): Installation

NOTE: How to read the torque specifications.

1. Torque Rod Bracket - Install

   1. Install the torque rod bracket, then tighten their bolts to the specified torque.

   Fig 1: Torque Rod Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications (1.5L Engine)

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2. Engine/Transmission Assembly - Position

   1. Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle, and be sure that they are properly positioned. Carefully lower the vehicle, and stop with the installation position of the engine/transmission assembly.

3. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

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4. Chain Hoist - Install

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

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5. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Loosely Install

   M/T 

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   CVT 

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6. Engine - Support

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

7. Chain Hoist and Universal Lifting Eyelet - Remove
8. Side Engine Mount - Loosely Install
9. Vehicle - Lift

   1. Raise the vehicle.

10. Front Driveshaft - Install
11. Front Subframe - Support

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    1. Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts. 2. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).

12. Front Subframe - Install
13. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Install
    Fig 2: Lower Arm Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications (1.5L Engine)

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14. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install

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15. All Engine Mount Mounting Bolt and Nut - Tighten
16. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Connect
17. Lower Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Connect
18. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect
19. Exhaust Pipe A - Install
20. Front Floor Brace - Install (With Front Floor Brace)
21. Connector (EPS Subharness) - Connect
22. A/C Compressor - Install
23. Drive Belt - Install
24. Lower Radiator Pipe - Install

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    1. For some models: Install the washers (A). 2. Install the lower radiator pipe (B). 3. Connect expansion tank outlet hose B (C) and lower radiator hose B (D).

25. Intake Air Resonator - Install 
26. Front Brace - Install
27. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Lower the vehicle.

28. Steering Joint - Connect
29. Radiator Assembly - Install
30. Water Bypass Hose and Heater Hose - Connect

    1. Connect the water bypass hose (A) and the heater hoses (B).

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31. Change Wire Bracket - Install (M/T)
32. Slave Cylinder - Install (M/T)
33. Shift Cable - Install (CVT)
34. Connector (TCM) - Connect (CVT)
    Fig 3: TCM Connector And Ground Cable Components With Torque Specifications (1.5L Engine)

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    1. Install the ground cable (A). 2. Connect the connector (B).

35. Fuel Feed Hose - Connect

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    1. Connect the fuel feed hose (A), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B) . 2. Install the fuel feed hose to the clamp (C).

36. Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, Intake Air Duct G, and EVAP Canister Purge Hose - Connect

    1. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the EVAP canister purge hose (B) and intake air duct G.

    NOTE: Make sure the end of hose band is aligned with the mark on the hose band after intake air duct G is installed. 

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37. Engine Wire Harness - Install

    1. Install the engine wire harness (A).

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    2. CVT: Install the TCM harness (B).

    3. Connect the connectors (C).

    4. Install the cables (D).

    5. Install the covers (E).

38. Intake Air Duct F - Install 
39. Intake Air Duct E - Install
40. PCM - Install 
41. 12 Volt Battery Set Patch - Install
    Fig 4: 12 Volt Battery Base And Set Patch Mounting Bolts With Tightening Sequence (1.5L Engine)

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    1. Loosen the 12 volt battery base mounting bolts. 2. Install the 12 volt battery set patch (A). 3. Tighten the 12 volt battery set patch mounting bolts and the 12 volt battery base mounting bolts, in sequence, to the specified torque. NOTE:  Bolt is not on all models.

    Specified Torque:
    , , , and	9.3 N.m (0.95 kgf.m, 6.9 lbf.ft)
    , , , and	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

42. 12 Volt Battery - Install
43. Air Cleaner - Install 
44. Transmission Fluid - Refill
    • M/T
    • CVT
45. Engine Oil - Refill
46. Engine Coolant - Refill
47. Fuel Leak (Low Pressure Side) - Check

    1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not start the engine. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel line will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three time, then check for fuel leakage.

48. Fuel Leak (High Pressure Side) - Check
49. Fluid Leak - Check
50. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise the vehicle.

51. Engine Undercover - Install
52. Engine Undercover Lid - Install (With Engine Undercover Lid)
53. Front Wheel - Install
54. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Lower the vehicle.

55. PCM - Reset
56. CKP Pattern - Clear/Learn
57. PCM Idle - Learn
58. Idle Speed - Inspect
59. Ignition Timing - Inspect
60. Transmission Gear - Check (M/T)

    1. Check that the transmission shifts into all gears smoothly.

61. Shift Cable - After Install Check (CVT)
62. Wheel Alignment - Check
63. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize