Service Procedure: Engine: Removal

Set the vehicle on lift arms.
Open front hood and support with a stay.
Release fuel pressure.
1. Disconnect fuel pump relay connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Relay Connector
2. Start the engine, and run until it stalls.
3. After the engine stalls, crank it for five seconds more.
4. Turn ignition switch to "OFF".
5. Remove filler cap.
Disconnect battery ground terminal.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Ground Terminal
Remove under cover.

Fig 3: Removing Under Cover
Drain coolant, see DRAIN & FILL COOLING SYSTEM .
Set container under the vehicle, and loose drain cock from radiator.

Fig 4: Identifying Drain Cock At Radiator
Remove cooling system.
1. Disconnect connectors from radiator main fan and sub fan motors.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Connectors For Radiator Main Fan & Sub Fan Motors
2. Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover, and remove ATF cooler hose from clip of radiator.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose & ATF Cooler Hose
  1. Radiator outlet hose
  2. ATF cooler hose
3. Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from radiator (AT vehicles).
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Radiator (AT Vehicles)
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove V-belt covers.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying V-Belt Covers
6. Disconnect radiator inlet hose from radiator.
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Radiator
7. Remove radiator upper bracket, and remove radiator assembly from vehicle.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Radiator Upper Bracket & Radiator Assembly From Vehicle
Collect refrigerant, and remove flexible hoses (With A/C).
1. Place and connect the attachment hose to the refrigerant recycle system.
2. Collect refrigerant from A/C system.
3. Disconnect A/C flexible hoses from A/C compressor.
Fig 11: Identifying Refrigerant Flexible Hoses
Remove air intake system.
Remove air intake duct with air cleaner case.

Fig 12: Removing Air Intake System
Remove air cleaner case stay.
- MT vehicles
  
  Fig 13: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay (MT Vehicles)
- AT vehicles
Fig 14: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay (AT Vehicles)
Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
1. Front oxygen sensor connector
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Front Oxygen Sensor Connector
2. Engine ground terminal
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Engine Ground Terminal
3. Engine harness connector
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
4. Generator connector terminal and A/C compressor connectors (With A/C).
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Generator Connector Terminal & A/C Compressor Connectors (With A/C)
5. Accelerator cable and cruise control cable
  
  Fig 19: Identifying Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable
Disconnect the following hoses.
1. Brake booster vacuum hose
  
  Fig 20: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
  
  Fig 21: Identifying Heater Inlet & Outlet Hoses
3. Cruise control vacuum hose
  
  Fig 22: Identifying Cruise Control Vacuum Hose
Remove power steering pump.
1. Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove front side V-belt.
  
  Fig 23: Loosening Lock Bolt & Slider Bolt
2. Remove power steering pipe bracket.
  
  Fig 24: Removing Power Steering Pipe Bracket
3. Remove bolts at power steering pump from bracket.
  
  Fig 25: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
4. Place power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 26: Placing Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
Remove front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe, see EXHAUST SYSTEM .
1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Disconnect connector from rear oxygen sensor.
  
  Fig 27: Disconnecting Connector From Rear Oxygen Sensor
3. Remove nuts which install front exhaust pipe onto engine.
  
  Fig 28: Removing Nuts From Front Exhaust Pipe Onto Engine
4. Separate center exhaust pipe from rear exhaust pipe.
  
  Fig 29: Separating Center Exhaust Pipe From Rear Exhaust Pipe
5. Remove bolt which installs center exhaust pipe on hanger bracket.
  
  Fig 30: Removing Bolt From Center Exhaust Pipe On Hanger Bracket
6. Take off front and center exhaust pipes.
CAUTION: Exhaust pipe will drop when all bolts are removed. So, hold it when removing the last bolt.
Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

Fig 31: Removing Nuts From Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
Remove nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.

Fig 32: Removing Nuts From Front Crossmember
Separate torque converter from drive plate. (AT vehicles)
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove service hole plug.
3. Remove bolts which hold torque converter to drive plate.
  
  Fig 33: Removing Bolts From Torque Converter To Drive Plate
4. Remove other bolts while rotating the engine using ST.
ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
Remove pitching stopper.

Fig 34: Removing Pitching Stopper
Disconnect fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
CAUTION:
- Disconnect hose with its end wrapped with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
- Catch fuel from hose into container.
Fig 35: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose
Support engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 36: Supporting Engine With A Lifting Device
Support transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION: Before moving engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked. Doing this is very important in order to facilitate re-installation and because transmission lowers under its own weight.

Fig 37: Supporting Transmission With A Garage Jack
Separation of engine and transmission.
1. Remove starter, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
2. Install ST to torque converter clutch case (AT model).
  ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
  
  Fig 38: Installing Stopper Set To Torque Converter
3. Remove bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
  
  Fig 39: Removing Bolts From Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
Remove engine from vehicle:
1. Slightly raise engine.
2. Raise transmission with garage jack.
3. Move engine horizontally until mainshaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
4. Slowly move engine away from engine compartment.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil pressure gauge, etc.

Fig 40: Removing Engine From Vehicle