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 COVERS
- DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
- REMOVE HOOD
- REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR
- REMOVE BATTERY AND TRAY
- Remove the cowl top ventilation louver (see REMOVAL ).
- Remove the hold-down clamp, battery and tray.
- Remove the 5 bolts and battery bracket.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
- Disconnect the 2 EVAP hoses from the VSV.
- Disconnect VSV connector for EVAP.
- Disconnect the CCV hose from the air cleaner.
- Disconnect the PCV hose from the cylinder head cover.
- Disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body, and remove the 3 bolts and the air cleaner assembly.
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM J/B
- Remove the engine room J/B cover.
- Loosen the bolt.
- Remove the engine room J/B.
- Pull out the engine wire connector.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Disconnect the engine wire clamp.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CABIN
- Remove the 2 screws and glove compartment door.
- Disconnect the 6 engine wire connectors from the ECM and instrument panel wire.
- Pull out the engine wire from the cabin.
- DISCONNECT TUBES, HOSES, CONNECTOR, CABLE AND WIRE
- Disconnect the accelerator cable.
- Disconnect the ground wire from the cylinder head.
- Disconnect the discharge and liquid tubes from the compressor, and remove the 2 O-rings (see REMOVAL ).
- Disconnect the suction hose, pressure feed tube and gasket from the PS vane pump.
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
- Disconnect the fuel tube connector (see PRECAUTION ).
- Disconnect the 2 heater hoses.
- Disconnect the connector from the fusible link block.
- M/T:
DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLES FROM TRANSAXLE
- Remove the 2 clips and 2 washers.
- Remove the 2 clips, and disconnect the 2 control cables.
- REMOVE STARTER
- A/T:
Disconnect the hose from the dipstick guide.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the starter.
- Remove the nut, and disconnect the starter cable.
- Remove the starter.
- A/T:
- M/T: DISCONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND LINE FROM TRANSAXLE
- Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator.
- Remove the 5 bolts, and disconnect the release cylinder.
- A/T: DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE FROM TRANSAXLE
- Remove the nut holding the control shift lever to the control cable.
- Remove the clip, and disconnect the control cable.
- Disconnect the control cable from the cable clamp.
- A/T: DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES
- DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE FROM TRANSAXLE
- 4WD: REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
Remove the 4 bolts, 2 compression rings, 2 gaskets and exhaust pipe.
- DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINKS
Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the LH and RH stabilizer links.
- DISCONNECT PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts of the PS gear assembly.
- ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS
- Install No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers in the correct direction.ENGINE HANGERS PART NO.
Item Part No. No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangars 12281-28010, 12281-28020 or 12281-28030 bolt 91512-61020 x 2 Torque: 38 N.m (387 kgf.cm, 28 ft.lbf)
- Attach the sling device to the engine hangers.CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
- Install No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
- REMOVE ENGINE, TRANSAXLE, FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AND CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 nuts and bolt holding the RH engine mounting insulator to the timing chain cover.
- Remove the bolt holding the LH engine mounting insulator to the mounting bracket.
- Support the suspension crossmember with a jack.
- Remove the 6 bolts holding the suspension crossmember engine mounting member to the body.
- Lower the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.NOTE: Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.
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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.