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Engine And Transaxle Assembly: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE:
  • Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
  1. Remove the engine cover.
  2. Remove the air duct (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct
    G04879438Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
  4. Recovering refrigerant and remove the high & low pressure pipe. (Refer to HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING )
  5. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
    1. Disconnect the AFS connector (A).
    2. Disconnect the breather hose (B) from air cleaner hose.
    3. Disconnect the ECM connector. (Refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM))
    4. Remove the intake air hose (C) and air cleaner upper cover (D).
      Fig 2: Identifying Intake Air Hose And Air Cleaner Upper Cover With AFS Connector
      G04879439Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    5. Remove the air cleaner lower cover (A).
      Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Lower Cover
      G04879440Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove front wheels.
  7. Remove under cover (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Under Cover
    G04879441Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Drain the engine coolant.

    Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.

  9. Remove the upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Lower Radiator Hose
    G04879442Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove transaxle oil cooler hose.
  11. Remove fuel hose (A) and PCSV (B) hose.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Hose And PCSV Hose
    G04879443Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove engine wiring.
    1. Disconnect RH oxygen sensor connector (A) and solenoid valve connector (B).
      Fig 7: Identifying RH Oxygen Sensor Connector And Solenoid Valve Connector
      G04879444Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    2. Disconnect power steering oil pressure sensor connector (A).
      Fig 8: Identifying Power Steering Oil Pressure Sensor Connector
      G04879445Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    3. Disconnect RH injector connector (A) and ignition coil connector (B).
      Fig 9: Identifying RH Injector Connector And Ignition Coil Connector
      G04879446Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    4. Disconnect OCV connector (A) and knock sensor connector (B).
      Fig 10: Identifying OCV Connector And Knock Sensor Connector
      G04879447Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    5. Disconnect LH front oxygen sensor connector (A).
      Fig 11: Identifying LH Front Oxygen Sensor Connector
      G04879448Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    6. Disconnect alternator connector (A).
      Fig 12: Identifying Alternator Connector
      G04879449Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    7. Disconnect LH ignition coil connector (A), injector connector (B), condenser connector (C) and ground (D), and remove wiring harness protector (E).
      Fig 13: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector, Injector Connector And Condenser Connector
      G04879450Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    8. Disconnect LH CMPS (A) and oil pressure switch connector (B).
      Fig 14: Identifying LH CMPS And Oil Pressure Switch Connector
      G04879451Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    9. Disconnect PCSV connector (A) and MAP sensor connector (B).
      Fig 15: Identifying PCSV Connector And MAP Sensor Connector
      G04879452Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    10. Disconnect RH CMPS (A) and OTS connector (B).
      Fig 16: Identifying RH CMPS And OTS Connector
      G04879453Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    11. Disconnect ETC connector (A) and knock sensor connector (B).
      Fig 17: Identifying ETC Connector And Knock Sensor Connector
      G04879454Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    12. Disconnect WTS connector (A).
      Fig 18: Identifying WTS Connector
      G04879455Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    13. Disconnect LH rear oxygen sensor connector (A) and CPS connector (B).
      Fig 19: Identifying LH Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And CPS Connector
      G04879456Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the transaxle wire harness connector and remove the transaxle control cable. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A5HF1) -- AZERA )
  14. Disconnect EPS connector.
    Fig 20: Identifying EPS Connector
    G04879457Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove heater hose (A).
    Fig 21: Identifying Heater Hose
    G04879458Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove brake vacuum hose (A).
    Fig 22: Identifying Brake Vacuum Hose
    G04879459Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove power steering pump hose (A).
    Fig 23: Identifying Power Steering Pump Hose
    G04879460Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove A/C compressor hose.
  19. Drain transaxle oil.
  20. Remove lower arm ball joint. (Refer to FRONT HUB / KNUCKLE )
  21. Remove tie rod end ball joint. (Refer to FRONT HUB / KNUCKLE )
  22. Remove stabilizer link. (Refer to FRONT STABILIZER BAR )
  23. After removing a split pin and nut from the steering bar tie rod, disconnect it. (Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR BOX )
  24. Remove power steering return hose (A) and drain power steering oil.
    Fig 24: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose
    G04879461Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove front roll stopper mounting bolt.
  26. Remove rear roll stopper mounting bolt.
  27. Remove steering u-joint mounting bolt. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT )
  28. Remove front exhaust pipe (A).
    Fig 25: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe
    G04879462Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  29. Supporting the cross member (A) with a jack, remove the stay with the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque:

    137.3~156.9 Nm (14.0~16.0 kgf.m, 101.3~115.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 26: Identifying Cross Member
    G04879463Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove drive shaft from transaxle. (Refer to FRONT AXLE )
  31. Install jack for supporting engine and transaxle assembly.
  32. Disconnect the ground cable (A) from the engine mounting bracket.
    Fig 27: Identifying Ground Cable From Engine Mounting Bracket
    G04879464Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the engine mounting bracket (A).
    Fig 28: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket
    G04879465Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).
    Fig 29: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bracket
    G04879466Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
    NOTE: When remove the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.