ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

Warning

• Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

• Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [L3].)

1. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, AJ].)

2. Remove the battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, AJ].)

3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L3].)

4. Drain the transaxle oil.

5. Remove the P/S oil pump with the oil hose still connected and position the P/S oil pump so that it is out of the way. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (L3) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

6. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the way. Use wire or rope to secure.

7. Remove the splash shield (RH).

8. Remove the joint shaft (RH). (See JOINT SHAFT (L3) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT (L3) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10. Remove the air cleaner, intake air duct, accelerator cable and bracket, and vacuum hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)

11. Remove the vacuum hose and heater hose.

12. Remove the plastic fuel hose. (See Plastic Fuel Hose Removal Note.) (See Plastic Fuel Hose Installation Note.)

13. Disconnect the PCM wiring harness (center connector) at the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3])

Note

• Do not disconnect the engine side of this harness.

14. Remove the release cylinder and control cable. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G15M-R].)

15. Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)

16. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

17. Install in the reverse order of removal.

18. Start the engine and:

• Inspect for the engine oil, engine coolant, transaxle oil and fuel leakage.

• Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION [L3].) (See IDLE SPEED INSPECTION [L3].) (SeeIDLE MIXTURE INSPECTION [L3].)

19. Perform a road test.

Engine Mount Member Removal Note

1. Suspend the engine using the SSTs.

2. Remove the No.2 engine mount nut A.

3. Remove engine mount member.

No.3, No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note

1. Secure the engine and the transaxle using an engine jack and attachment as shown.

2. Remove the SSTs.

No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note

1. Secure the engine and the transaxle using an engine jack and attachment as shown.

2. Install the No.4 engine mount bracket.

3. Install the No.4 engine mount through bolts.

4. Tighten the No.4 engine mount bolts and nut in the order indicated in the figure.

66.6-93.1 N·m

{6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49-67 ft·lbf}

No. 3 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note

1. Tighten the No.3 engine mount bracket stud bolt.

Tightening torque:

7.0-13 N·m {71.4-132.5 kgf·cm, 62.0-115.0 in·lbf}

2. Install the No.3 engine mount.

3. Tighten the No.3 engine mount bolts in the order indicated in the figure.

Tightening torque:

75-104 N·m {7.6-10.6 kgf·m, 55-76 ft·lbf}

4. Suspend the engine using the SSTs.

5. Remove the engine jack and attachment under the engine, transaxle.

No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note

1. Install the No.1 engine mount bracket.

2. Tighten the No.1 engine mount through bolts.

Tightening torque:

85-116 N·m {8.7-11.8 kgf·m, 63-85 ft·lbf}

Engine Mount Member Installation Note

1. Tighten the engine mount member bolt & nut.

Tightening torque:

Bolt: 63.7-89.2 N·m {6.6-9.0 kgf·m, 48-65 ft·lbf}

Nut: 66.6-93.1 N·m {6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49-67 ft·lbf}

2. Tighten the No.2 engine mount nut A.

Tightening torque:

66.6-93.1 N·m {6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49-67 ft·lbf}

3. Remove the SSTs.