Engine Removal

Engine Removal

NOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ To avoid damaging the wire and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
^ Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
3. Relieve the fuel pressure.
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Except '03-04 SULEV, LX-P models, and '05-07 models: Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (A).





7. Remove the vacuum hose (B) and breather pipe (C), then remove the intake air duct (D).
8. Remove the air cleaner housing.
9. Remove the harness clamp (A).





10. Remove the two bolts (B), and loosen the two bolts (C) securing the battery base, then remove the battery base (D).
11. Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, then disconnect the harness connector (B).





12. Remove the two, bolts (C) securing the under-hood fuse/relay box.
13. 2003-2005 models: Remove the throttle cable (A) and cruise control actuator cable (B) by loosening the locknuts (C), then slipping the cable ends out of the accelerator linkage. Take care not to bend the cables when removing them. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.





14. 2006-2007 models: Remove the harness clamp (A) and bolt (B), then remove the, strut brace (C).





15. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose.





16. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).





17. 2003-2005 models: Remove the harness clamp (A), then disconnect the engine wire harness connectors (B) on the left side of the engine compartment.





18. 2006-2007 models: Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the main wire harness connectors (B).





19. 2006-2007 models: Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor connector (A).





20. 2006-2007 models: Remove the harness clamps (B) and grommet (C), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.
21. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder (A), and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (B).





22. M/T model: Remove the shift cable (A) and select cable,(B).





23. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector.





24. Remove the drive belt.
25. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump (A), and the P/S hose clamp (B). Do not disconnect the P/S hoses from the pump.





26. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.





27. Remove the radiator cap.
28. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
29. Remove the front wheels.
30. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator and drain the engine coolant.
31. Drain the transmission fluid.
32. Drain the engine oil.
33. Disconnect the stabilizer links.
34. Remove the damper fork.
35. Separate the knuckles from the lower arm ball joints.
36. Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
37. Remove exhaust pipe A.





38. A/T model: Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).





39. A/T model: Remove the spring clip (C) and control pin (D), then separate the shift cable (E) from the control lever (F). Do not bend the cable excessively.
40. Remove the nuts securing the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount.





41. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
42. A/T model: Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses.





43. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hoses (B).





44. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), thermostat cover, and lower radiator hose.





45. Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector loose, and remove it from the thermostat cover. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
46. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the upper bracket (B).





47. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown.





48. M/T model: Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission upper mount/bracket assembly (B) and clutch line clamp bracket (C).





49. A/T model: Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission upper mount/bracket assembly (B).





50. M/T model: Remove the front mount stop (A), then remove the front mount bolt (B).





51. A/T model: Remove the vacuum hose (A) from the vacuum line. Remove the front mount stop (B) and vacuum hose clamp bracket (C), then remove the front mount bolt (D).





52. Remove the rear mount stop (A), then remove the rear mount bolt (B).





53. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
54. Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly about 150 mm (6 inch). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.
55. Raise the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.