Removal
- Remove hood. Drain cooling system. Release residual fuel pressure from fuel system. See «FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE»(ref-49083-S25979202152001011500000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Drain engine oil and transaxle oil. Remove transaxle. On M/T models, see appropriate article in CLUTCHES. On A/T models, see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING.
- Remove radiator and cooling fan assembly. Disconnect all necessary electrical connectors, vacuum hoses, fuel hoses and cables. Leaving hoses connected, remove power steering pump and A/C compressor, and support aside using wire.
- Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Using lifting device, support weight of engine. Remove upper engine mount bracket assembly. Raise engine slightly. Ensure all cables, hoses and electrical harnesses are disconnected from engine. Lift engine upward from engine compartment.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure all hoses and wires are cleared when lowering engine assembly into compartment. Perform final tightening of mounting bolts and nuts with weight of engine on insulators. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Replace all fluids, and adjust all cables and linkages.