FixVault

4 Cylinder Models

  1. Mark hinges for reinstallation reference. Disconnect battery, drain cooling system and remove air cleaner. Disconnect all electrical connections, vacuum hoses and linkage from engine.
  2. Remove upper radiator hose, if equipped with A/C remove compressor and set aside. Remove front engine strut assembly. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts leaving upper 2 bolts in place. Remove front mount-to-cradle nuts.
  3. Remove forward exhaust pipe. Remove flywheel inspection cover and starter. Remove torque converter-to-flywheel bolts. Remove power steering pump and bracket bolts. Jack up transaxle and place wooden block under it.
  4. Raise jack until engine front studs clear cradle. Connect engine lift equipment to engine, put tension on engine. Remove 2 remaining transaxle bolts, slide engine forward and lift from vehicle.