Engine Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation
- Install engine harness to engine assembly if removed.
- For M/T model, install flywheel if removed, see FLYWHEEL/DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- For CVT model, install drive plate if removed, see FLYWHEEL/DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- For M/T model, install clutch cover and clutch disc if removed, see CLUTCH COVER AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install transaxle to engine if removed.
- For M/T model: MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING
- For CVT model: CVT ASSEMBLY DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING
- Install engine mounting bracket to engine assembly if removed, see ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS .
- For 4WD model, install transfer if removed, see TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
- Install front drive shaft assembly if removed, see FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Lift up engine assembly together with transaxle, transfer (4WD model), front drive shafts and suspension frame into engine compartment using engine lifter.NOTE: The A/C compressor may be damaged if there is not adequate clearance when the engine is raised. Before raising the engine, move the A/C compressor to vehicle body side to ensure that there is adequate clearance when the engine is raised.
- Tighten engine right mounting bracket bolts and nuts to specified torque, see ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS .
- Install left mounting bracket, then tighten left mounting bracket bolts and nuts to specified torque, see ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS .
- Install suspension frame mounting brackets, then tighten suspension frame mounting bracket bolts to specified torque, see FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME COMPONENTS .
- Connect ground cable to suspension frame mounting bracket and body, then tighten ground cable bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Ground cable bolt (a): 9.0 N.m (0.92 kg-m, 7.0 lbf-ft)
- Insert EPS harness (3) into cabin, connect P/S control module connector (1), tighten ground bolt (2) to specified torque, and then install P/S control module cover.
Tightening torque
P/S control module ground bolt (a): 9.0 N.m (0.92 kg-m, 7.0 lbf-ft)
- Connect steering lower shaft to pinion shaft, then tighten lower joint bolt to specified torque, see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- For 4WD model, install propeller shaft assembly, see PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install exhaust pipe No. 1 and heat protector panel No. 1, see EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
- Install floor tunnel front brace (1).
- Tighten front strut bolts and nuts to specified torque, see FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect front wheel speed sensor harness to strut bracket, then tighten front wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt, see FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install brake pads and caliper, see FRONT BRAKE PAD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install A/C compressor to bracket, see A/C COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install accessory drive belt, see ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- For M/T model, connect gear select control cable, gear shift control cable, then tighten battery ground terminal bolt to specified torque, see MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT COMPONENTS .
- For CVT model, connect select cable, see SELECT CABLE COMPONENTS .
- Install thermostat, thermostat cap and radiator outlet hose, see THERMOSTAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install engine harness clamps.
- Install all other removed electric wires, connectors and hoses to original locations.
- Tighten battery ground terminal bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Battery ground terminal bolts (a): 9.0 N.m (0.92 kg-m, 7.0 lbf-ft)
- Install air cleaner assembly, see AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Refill oils and fluid.
- Engine oil: ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE .
- Manual transmission oil (M/T model): MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .
- CVT fluid (CVT model): CVT FLUID CHANGE .
- Transfer oil (4WD model): TRANSFER OIL CHANGE .
- Refill cooling system with coolant, see COOLING SYSTEM REFILLING .
- Install right and left side engine under covers.
- Install battery bracket, battery tray, battery and ECM, see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect ECM connectors.
- Connect positive (+) cables and negative (-) at battery.
- Check any leakage of fuel, coolant, oil and exhaust.
- Fuel leak: FUEL LEAKAGE CHECK PROCEDURE
- Coolant leak: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION
- Install engine cover.
- Install front bumper and front bumper lower cover, see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install right and left side front fender lower linings.