Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Engine Unit: Removal
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
- REMOVE ENGINE COVER
Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET
- DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE
- DISCONNECT RADIATOR UPPER AND LOWER HOSES FROM ENGINE
- DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM ENGINE
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR
- Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
- Disconnect the engine wire clamp from the air cleaner case.
- Disconnect the PCV hose from the No. 2 cylinder head cover.
- Loosen the 2 hose clamp bolts, remove the intake air resonator from the throttle body.
- M/T: REMOVE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER ABSORBER
Remove the 2 nuts and absorber.
- REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See CHARGING )
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Remove the 8 bolts and brace.
- M/T: REMOVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
- DISCONNECT WIRES, CABLE, STRAP, CONNECTORS, HOSES AND CLAMPS
- Disconnect the ground wire from the floor.
- Disconnect the starter wire from the terminal and manifold stay.
- Disconnect the fuel inlet hose from the fuel pipe support.
- Disconnect the ground strap from the dash panel.
- Disconnect the heater hose from the heater pipe.
- Disconnect the heater hose from the water bypass pipe.
- Disconnect the EVAP hose from the pipe (from charcoal canister).
- Disconnect the heater oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) connector.
- Disconnect the heater oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) connector.
- Disconnect the generator wire.
- Disconnect the engine wire clamp from the wire clip of generator.
- Disconnect the ground cable from the bracket on the cylinder block.
- Disconnect the igniter connector.
- Disconnect the 2 engine wire clamps from the clamp brackets.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM ECM BOX
- Remove the ECM hood and ECM cover.
- Disconnect the 3 ECM connectors.
- Disconnect the 4 wire harness connectors.
- Disconnect the 2 junction connectors.
- Disconnect the grommet and engine wire from the ECM box.
- DISCONNECT PS PUMP AND A/C COMPRESSOR WITHOUT DISCONNECTING HOSES
- Disconnect the PS air hose from the No. 4 timing belt cover.
- Disconnect the PS air hose from the air intake chamber
- Remove the 2 bolts and pump rear stay.
- Remove the 3 bolts and plate washer, and disconnect the vane pump assembly from the engine.
- Loosen the nut.
- Using a torx socket (E10), remove the stud bolt and nut.
- Disconnect the PPS solenoid valve connector.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the compressor from the engine.
HINT:
Put aside the vane pump and compressor, and suspend it securely.
- M/T: DISCONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER FROM TRANSMISSION
- REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See REMOVAL )
- A/T: REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
Remove the 2 nuts and control rod.
- REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPES
- DISCONNECT SLIDING YOKE
- Check the steering wheel at the straight-ahead position, and place matchmarks on the sliding yoke and intermediate shaft.
- Remove the bolt, and disconnect the sliding yoke from the steering intermediate shaft.
- Disconnect the PS pressure switch connector and wire clamp.
- REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
- Remove the 2 nuts from the stabilizer bar links.
- Remove the 4 bolts, 2 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 bushings.
- DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the shock absorber from the shock absorber bracket.
- DISCONNECT LOWER ARM
- Remove the nut, and disconnect the height level sensor from the lower arm.
- Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle.
- SET ENGINE JACK NOTE: Using chain, hold the engine tightly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.