Note. It is possible to remove engine with transaxle remaining in vehicle. Removal procedure given is with transaxle remaining in vehicle.
Removal
- Fuel pressure must be released. Disconnect fuel pump wiring connector. Start engine and operate until engine stalls. Crank engine for approximately 5 seconds. With ignition off, reconnect fuel pump wiring connector.
- Drain cooling system and remove coolant hoses and radiator. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect fuel lines. Mark and disconnect vacuum hoses and electrical connectors. Disconnect accelerator and cruise control cables.
- Disconnect exhaust pipe at cylinder head and rear exhaust pipe and remove. Remove air intake and air cleaner. Discharge A/C system. Remove and plug lines at A/C compressor.
- On A/T models, remove torque converter bolts. These bolts can be reached through the timing hole plug. On all models, remove bolts from support rod-to-engine at the frame. Remove engine mount-to-crossmember bolts.
- Support engine and remove engine-to-transaxle bolts. Support transaxle and remove engine.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. On M/T models, apply small amount of grease to transaxle mainshaft splines prior to installing engine.