Engine Assembly: Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove engine under cover. Refer to [FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Drain engine coolant. Refer to [CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ]
NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
Partially drain A/T fluid. Refer to [CHANGING THE A/T FLUID (ATF) ]
NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
Release fuel pressure. Refer to [FUEL PRESSURE CHECK: QR25DE ]
Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to BATTERY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the engine hood. Refer to [HOOD ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
Remove the air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to [AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
Remove the radiator assembly and hoses. Refer to [RADIATOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
Remove the drive belts. Refer to [DRIVE BELTS: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to [COOLING FAN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ]
Disconnect the engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
Disconnect the engine harness grounds.
Disconnect the reservoir tank for power steering from engine and move it aside for easier work.
Disconnect power steering oil pump from engine and position out of the way for easier work. Refer to [POWER STEERING OIL PUMP: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
Remove the A/C compressor bolts and set aside. Refer to [COMPRESSOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
Disconnect brake booster vacuum line.
Disconnect EVAP line.
Disconnect the fuel hose at the engine side connection. Refer to [FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [QR25DE] ]
Disconnect the heater hoses at cowl, and install plugs to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
Remove the A/T oil level indicator and indicator tube.
Remove front exhaust pipe. Refer to [EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [QR25DE] ]
Install front and rear engine slingers.

Fig 1: Identifying Front And Rear Engine Slingers Torques
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

Engine slinger torque

Front engine slinger: 48.1 N.m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)

Rear engine slinger: 22.0 N.m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
Remove transmission. Refer to [TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FROM VEHICLE (M/T models), [TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR QR25DE ] (A/T models).
Lift with hoist and secure the engine in position.
Remove engine assembly from vehicle, avoiding interference with vehicle body.
CAUTION:
- Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
Remove the parts that may restrict installation of engine to engine stand.
NOTE: The procedure is described assuming that you use a engine holding the surface, to which transmission is installed.
1. Remove drive plate (A/T models) or flywheel (M/T models).
  - Holding crankshaft pulley bolts, lock crankshaft to remove flywheel or drive plate bolts.
  - Loosen bolts diagonally.
    CAUTION:
    Be careful not to damage drive plate. Especially avoid deforming and damaging of signal plate teeth (circumference position).
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Signal Plate
    Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    
    Place the drive plate with signal plate surface facing other than downward.
    
    Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
    CAUTION:
    Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough for supporting the engine weight.
    
    If the load capacity of the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
    
    Remove fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to [FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [QR25DE] ]
    
    Remove intake manifold. Refer to [INTAKE MANIFOLD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
    
    Remove rocker cover. Refer to [ROCKER COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [QR25DE] ].
    
    Other removable brackets.
    CAUTION: Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
Remove generator. Refer to [GENERATOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - QR25DE MODELS ]
Remove engine mounting insulator bracket (upper) with power tool.