Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect battery cables. Remove battery, battery tray and hood. Drain coolant and remove radiator hoses.
- Disconnect cooling fan wires. Remove air cleaner assembly. Remove radiator and cooling fan as an assembly. Disconnect fuel lines and heater hoses. Identify, mark and remove vacuum lines and hoses at engine.
- Disconnect accelerator cable at throttle body. Remove fresh air duct. Disconnect speedometer and clutch cable with bracket at transmission. Label and disconnect all engine and transmission wiring.
- Loosen A/C compressor adjusting bolt. Remove drive belt splash shield. Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold. Loosen A/C compressor pivot bolt. Remove A/C drive belt and compressor mounting bracket (if equipped).
- On automatic transmission, disconnect gearshift control shaft and gearshift extension rod at transaxle. Remove engine torque rod bracket. On manual transmission, disconnect clutch control cable.
- On all models, drain transmission and engine oil. Remove charcoal canister. Disconnect ball joints, and remove drive axles. See AXLE SHAFTS - FWD article in DRIVE AXLES section.
- Lower vehicle. Attach hoist to engine. Disconnect rear and side engine mounts with brackets. Remove engine and transmission as an assembly.