Installation

1. Install engine and transmission assembly in vehicle as follows:

(a) Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
(b) Slowly lower the engine and transmission assembly into the engine compartment.

NOTE: Be careful not to hit the Power Steering (PS) gear housing and Park Neutral Position (PNP) switch.

(c) Insert the stud bolts of the front engine mounting brackets into the stud bolt holes of the front suspension crossmember.
(d) Keep the engine level.





(e) Install the rear engine mounting member with the four bolts and four nuts, tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) and the nut to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Be careful of installation direction.

(f) Connect the transmission control rod to the shift lever with the nut, tighten to 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
2. Install propeller shaft.





3. Install the crossmember brace with the 4 nuts and torque to 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
4. Install heat insulator for front exhaust pipe with the 4 bolts.
5. Install center exhaust pipe. Install the 2 hooks of the exhaust pipe to the rings on the exhaust pipe brackets.
6. Install tailpipe:
(a) Install the hook of the tailpipe to the ring on the tailpipe bracket.
(b) Install a new gasket and tailpipe to the center exhaust pipe with 2 bolts. Install the 2 tailpipes. Torque to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
7. Using a 14 mm deep socket wrench, install a new gasket and the TWC with 3 new nuts. Install the 2 TWC. Torque to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
8. Install front exhaust pipe
(a) Temporarily install the pipe support bracket with the 4 bolts.
(b) Temporarily install 3 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe with the 6 bolts and nuts.
(c) Tighten the 4 bolts and nuts holding the TWC to the front exhaust pipe and torque to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
(d) Tighten the 2 bolts and nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe and torque to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
(e) Tighten the 4 bolts holding the pipe support bracket to the transmission and torque to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
9. Install the 2 heated oxygen sensors to the front exhaust pipe and torque to 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

NOTE:
- Before installing the oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
- After installing the oxygen sensor, check that the sensor wire is not twisted. If it is twisted, remove the oxygen sensor and reinstall it.

10. Connect engine wire to cabin.
(a) Push in the engine wire through the cowl panel.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the engine wire. Tape the engine wire.

(b) Install the engine wire retainer with the 3 bolts.
(c) Connect these connectors:
(1) 2 connectors to ECM
(2) Connector to ABS & TRAC ECU
(3) 2 connectors to TRAC ECU
(4) 4 connectors to connector cassette
(5) Connector to A/C control assembly
(d) Install the ECM with the nut.
(e) Install the ECM protector with the 2 nuts.
(f) Install the floor carpet.
(9) Install the scuff plate.
(h) Connect the connectors.
(i) Install the lower instrument panel finish panel and glove compartment door assembly with the 4 screws.
11. Install the instrument panel under cover with the 2 clips.
12. Connect these hoses and ground strap:
(1) Heater water hose to water bypass hose.
(2) Heater water hose to heater water valve.
(3) Brake booster hose to union on air intake chamber.
(4) Vacuum hose (from VSV for heater water valve) to air intake chamber.
(5) Ground strap to bracket on body.
(6) 2 fuel hose.

NOTE:
- Torque all of the above fasteners to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
- Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 inch).





13. Install air conditioning compressor and torque the bolt to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.) and the nut to 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
14. Install power steering (PS) pump to engine and alternately tighten the bolts and nut. Torque the bolt to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.) and the nut to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
15. Install power steering reservoir tank and bracket to body.
16. Install power steering tubes to suspension crossmember
17. Install generator.
18. Install power steering solenoid valve connector.
19. Install ground cable to body
20. Connect theft deterrent horn connector
21. Connect engine wire connectors
22. Connect igniter connectors.
(a) Connect the 2 igniter connectors.

NOTE: Connect the yellow taped connector to the igniter on the rear side.

(b) Install the wire clamp.
23. Install radiator assembly and reservoir tank.





24. Install intake air connector.
(a) Connect the intake air connector to the throttle body.
(b) Install the hose clamp and bolt.
(c) Connect these hoses to the intake air connector:
(1) Air hose (from IAC valve)
(2) Air hose (from air control valve on PS pump)
(3) EVAP hose
25. Connect vacuum hose (A) (from PS air control valve) to air intake chamber.





26. Install air cleaner.
(a) Connect the air cleaner case to the air duct.
(b) Connect the air cleaner hose to the intake air connector.
(c) Install the air cleaner with the 3 bolts.
(d) Tighten the hose clamp bolt holding the air cleaner hose to the intake air connector.
(e) Connect the MAP meter connector.
27. Connect control cables to throttle body
28. Install drive belt.
29. Fill with engine coolant
30. Fill with engine oil
31. Install the V-bank cover and battery.
32. Start engine and check for leaks.
33. Check transmission fluid level.
34. Do engine adjustment.
35. Install engine under cover.
36. Install hood.
37. Do road test and check for abnormal noises, shock slippage, correct shift points and smooth operation.
38. Recheck engine coolant and oil levels.