Carefully lower engine into position. Install bellhousing bolts. Loosely install 2 nuts into motor mount at front of axle. Install one bolt into cylinder head for transaxle brace. Install 4 bolts securing transaxle bracket onto crankcase. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Recharge A/C system.
Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Relieve fuel system pressure. See «FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE»(ref-98439-S29308250822001052300000) . Remove 2 nuts from intake manifold sight shield. Remove sight shield from engine. Disconnect coil module connectors. Disconnect PCV valve and fresh air tube from camshaft cover. Disconnect fuel regulator vacuum tube. Disconnect fuel inlet and return quick-connect fittings at fuel rail. Disconnect fuel rail bracket retaining nut at rear lift bracket.
- Remove 2 push nuts securing engine coolant heater wire, and position aside (if equipped). Carefully position aside generator coolant pipe/surge tank pipe from fuel rail studs. Disconnect electrical connectors from fuel injectors.
- Remove bolts attaching fuel rail onto intake manifold. Lift entire fuel rail and injector assembly from intake manifold. Loosen plenum duct clamp at rear of intake manifold. Remove bolts attaching intake manifold onto cylinder heads. Using an upward lifting motion at front of manifold, remove intake manifold.
| CAUTION | If throttle body was removed, Do not reuse old "O" ring seal. Do not apply silicone lubricant to "O" ring seal. |
Note. Gaskets are secured onto intake manifold with a snap lock. If plastic housing or rubber seals are not damaged, reuse gaskets.
If throttle body was removed, position NEW throttle body "O" ring seal (coated with petroleum jelly) onto throttle body. Install intake manifold. Tighten intake manifold bolts to specification in several phases (start with inner bolts and work outward). See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.