## Engine Removal

Special Tools Required
Engine tilt hanger set ( 07KAK-SJ40101)

#### NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. | Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).

2. | Disconnect the battery negative cable first, then the positive cable from the battery.

3. | Remove the battery.

4. | Remove air cleaner housing.

5. | Remove the harness clamp (A), then remove the battery base (B).

6. | Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and main wire harness connector (B).

7. | Remove the harness clamps (A) and grommet (B), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.

8. | Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, then remove the harness clamps (B).

9. | Disconnect the wire harness connector (C).

10. | Remove the throttle cable (A) by loosening the locknut (B), then slipping the cable end out of the accelerator linkage.

11. | Relieve fuel pressure.

12. | Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).

13. | Remove the shift cable (A) and select cable (B). Take care not to bend the cables when removing them. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one (M/T).

14. | Remove the clutch slave cylinder (A) and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (B). Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed (M/T).

15. | Remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one (CVT).

16. | If the A/C compressor is equipped, remove the drive belt.

17. | Remove the radiator cap.

18. | Raise the hoist to full height.

19. | Remove the front tires/wheels.

20. | Remove the splash shield.

21. | Loosen the drain plug in the radiator to drain the engine coolant.

22. | Drain the transmission fluid: Manual transmission. CVT.

23. | Drain the engine oil.

24. | Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector (A), then remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (B).

25. | Disconnect the stabilizer links.

26. | Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints.

27. | Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.

28. | Remove the steering gearbox from the front subframe.

29. | Disconnect the compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses.

30. | Remove the condenser fan shroud.

31. | Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines (CVT).

32. | Lower the hoist.

33. | Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).

34. | Remove the heater hoses.

35. | Attach the engine tilt hanger set to the engine as shown.

36. | Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission mount bracket (B). M/T: CVT:

37. | Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B). M/T: CVT:

38. | Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the hoist to full height.

39. | Remove the rear mount mounting bolts.

40. | Remove the left front mount/bracket assembly(M/T).

41. | Remove the front subframe .

42. | Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.

43. | Slowly lower the engine about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmission.

44. | Lower the engine all the way. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.

45. | Remove the engine from under the vehicle.