MECHANICAL(H4DOTC) > Engine Assembly

REMOVAL

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.

2. Change the bolt installation position from (A) to (B), then open the front hood completely.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

3. Remove the V-belt covers.

4. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system.

5. Release the fuel pressure.

6. Disconnect the battery cable, and then remove the battery from the vehicle body.

7. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.

8. Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case.

9. Remove the intercooler.

10. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

11. Remove the coolant filler tank.

12. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.

13. Disconnect the following connectors and cables.

(1) Engine harness connectors

• LHD model

• RHD model

(2) Engine ground terminal

(3) Generator connector and terminal

(4) A/C compressor connector

14. Disconnect the following hoses.

(1) Brake booster vacuum hose

• LHD model

• RHD model

(2) Heater inlet and outlet hoses

15. Remove the power steering pump.

(1) Remove the front side belts.

(2) Disconnect the power steering pump switch connector.

(3) Remove the power steering pump from the engine.

(4) Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.

16. Lift up the vehicle.

17. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.

18. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.

19. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

20. Remove the nuts which install the engine mounting onto the front crossmember.

21. Remove the pitching stopper.

22. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose, fuel return hose and evaporation hose.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to spill fuel.

• Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.

(A)

Fuel delivery hose

(B)

Fuel return hose

(C)

Evaporation hose

23. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

24. Support the transmission with a garage jack.

CAUTION:

Be sure to perform this work to prevent the transmission from lowering due to its own weight.

(A)

Transmission

(B)

Garage jack

25. Separation of engine and transmission

CAUTION:

Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.

(1) Remove the starter.

(2) Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.

26. Remove the engine from vehicle.

(1) Slightly raise the engine.

(2) Raise the transmission with garage jack.

(3) Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.

(4) Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.

27. Remove the engine mounting from the engine.