Engine Assembly: Removal

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Set the vehicle on a lift.
Open the front hood fully and support with the front food stay.
Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure. >
Release the fuel pressure.
< Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.> or < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Remove the fuel filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
Remove the under cover.
Remove the radiator from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
Remove the air intake chamber stay.

Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Chamber Stay
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Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
1. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
  - U5 model
    
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector - U5 Model
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    Fig 4: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector - U5 Model
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  - Except for U5 model
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector - Except U5 Model
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2. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor (U5 model)
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor - U5 Model
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  Fig 7: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor - U5 Model
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3. Rear oxygen sensor connector
  - U5 model
    
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector - U5 Model
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  - Except for U5 model
    
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector - Except U5 Model
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4. Engine ground cable
  
  Fig 10: Disconnecting Engine Ground Cable
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5. Engine harness connectors
  
  Fig 11: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors
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6. Generator connector and terminal
  
  Fig 12: Disconnecting Generator Connector And Terminal
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7. A/C compressor connectors
  
  Fig 13: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Connectors
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8. Power steering switch connector
Fig 14: Disconnecting Power Steering Switch Connector
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Disconnect the following hoses.
1. Brake booster vacuum hose
  
  Fig 15: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
Remove the power steering pump from bracket.
1. Loosen the lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove the front side belt. < Ref. to , FRONT SIDE BELT, REMOVAL , V-belt. >
2. Remove the power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 16: Removing Bolt Power Steering Pump Bracket
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3. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
Remove the front and center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

Fig 17: Removing Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.

Fig 18: Removing Nuts Which Install Front Cushion Rubber Onto Front Crossmember
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Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove the service hole plug.
3. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
4. Remove other bolts while rotating the engine using a socket wrench.
Fig 19: Removing Bolts
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Remove the pitching stopper.

Fig 20: Removing Pitching Stopper
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Disconnect the fuel hose from fuel pipe.
1. Disconnect the connectors of fuel delivery and return lines by pushing the ST to the direction of arrow.
  ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER
2. Remove the clip, and disconnect the evaporation hoses from pipes.
CAUTION:
- Catch fuel from the hose into container.
- Disconnect the hose with its end wrapped with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
Fig 21: Disconnecting Fuel Hose From Fuel Pipe Using Special Tool
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Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 22: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Support the transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION: Doing this is very important because the transmission lowers for its own weight. This work is also of great importance for facilitating reinstallation.

Fig 23: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
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CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
Separation of engine and transmission.
1. Remove the starter. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter. >
2. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Fig 24: Removing Bolts Which Hold Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Set the ST to converter case. (AT model)
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 25: Installing Special Tool Stopper Set
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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.
Remove the front cushion rubbers.