Repair Procedures: 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.

Remove the air duct (A) and the battery (B) after disconnecting the terminals (C) from the battery.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Battery Terminals
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Remove the engine cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Cover And Bolts
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Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
1. Disconnect the MAF connector (A).
2. Disconnect the breather hose (B) from air cleaner hose.
3. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly (C).
4. Disconnect the PCM connectors (D).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying MAF Connector, Breather Hose And Air Cleaner Assembly
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  Fig 4: Identifying PCM Connectors
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Remove the battery tray (A) while recovering refrigerant.

Fig 5: Identifying Battery Tray
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Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Lower Radiator Hose
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Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A/T vehicles only).
Remove the fuel inlet hose (A) from the delivery pipe.

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Inlet Hose
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Disconnect the engine wiring harness connectors.
1. Disconnect the No. 1/No. 2 knock sensor connectors (A, B), the injector connector (C), the ignition coil harness (D) and the No. 1 VIS (Variable Induction System) connector (E).
  
  Fig 8: Identifying No. 1/No. 2 Knock Sensor Connectors, Injector Connector, Ignition Coil Harness And Connector
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2. Disconnect the bank 1 front/rear O2 sensor connectors (A).
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Bank 1 Front/Rear O2 Sensor Connectors
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3. Disconnect the injection connectors (A, B, C), the ground lines (D), the condenser connector (E) and the Ignition coil connectors (F).
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Injection Connectors, Ground Lines, Condenser Connector And Ignition Coil Connectors
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4. Disconnect the No. 1/No. 2 OCV (Oil Control Valve) connectors (A, B) and the OTS (Oil Temperature Sensor) connector (C).
  
  Fig 11: Identifying No. 1/No. 2 OCV Connectors, OTS And Connector
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5. Disconnect the MAPS (Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor) connector (A), the ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) connector (B) and the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) connector (C).
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor, Electronic Throttle Control And Purge Control Solenoid Valve
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6. Disconnect the generator connector (A) and the air conditioning compressor connector (B).
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Generator Connector And Air Conditioning Compressor Connector
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7. Disconnect the bank 2 CMP sensor connector (A) and the WTS (Water Temperature Sensor) connector (B).
  
  Fig 14: Identifying CMP Sensor Connector And Water Temperature Sensor Connector
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8. Disconnect the bank 2 front/rear O2 sensor connectors (A, B) and the CKP sensor connector (C).
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Bank 2 Front/Rear O2 Sensor Connectors And CKP Sensor Connector
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9. Disconnect the bank 1 CMP sensor connector (A).
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Bank 1 CMP Sensor Connector
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Disconnect ground lines (A, B) from the engine and the transaxle assembly.

Fig 17: Identifying Ground Lines And Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 18: Identifying Ground Lines And Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the battery wirings (A, B) from the engine room fuse & relay box (C).

Fig 19: Identifying Battery Wirings, Engine Room Fuse And Relay Box
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Remove the heater hoses.
Disconnect the brake vacuum hose (A).

Fig 20: Identifying Brake Vacuum Hose
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Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness connectors. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM ).
After draining or gathering power steering fluid, disconnect the power steering hose (A).

Fig 21: Identifying Power Steering Hose
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Remove the steering column shaft joint bolt. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT ).
Disconnect the air conditioning compressor hoses. (Refer to AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ).
Remove the front wheels and tires. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS ).
Lifting the vehicle, remove the under cover.
Drain the engine coolant, engine oil and transaxle fluid. Remove the radiator cap to speed coolant draining.

Fig 22: Identifying Radiator Cap
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Remove the brake caliper. (Refer to BRAKE SYSTEM ).
Disconnect the ABS connectors. (Refer to ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ).
Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the struts. (Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ).
Remove the knuckles from the struts. (Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ).
Remove the front muffler (A).

Fig 23: Identifying Front Muffler
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Disconnect the power steering return hose (A).

Fig 24: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose
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Remove the engine mounting bracket (A).

Fig 25: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket
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Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).

Fig 26: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bracket
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Supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a jack, remove the assembly from the vehicle by loosening the subframe mounting bolts and lifting up the vehicle slowly.
NOTE: When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.