Engine, Installing

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Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

CAUTION:

When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

-- When installing the engine/transmission subassembly make sure there is enough clearance to the subframe and radiator.

-- Align the engine mount as follows:

There must be at least 10 mm -a- between the engine mount bracket and the right longitudinal member.
The casting edge on the engine mount bracket -2- must be parallel to the engine mount -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Casting Edge On Engine Support Location
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-- Tighten the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts to 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn

-- Install the pendulum support.

NOTE:

For the pendulum support and transmission mount tightening specifications, refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Attach the front exhaust pipe and catalytic converters to the exhaust manifold.

-- Install the drive axles. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the right drive axle heat shield.

-- Electrical connections and routing. Refer to Wiring .

-- Install the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to [For engine(s) BLV] Removal and Installation .

-- Install the fan shroud and fans.

-- If necessary, fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to General Information .

-- Connect the ventilation line -1-, the vacuum line -2- and the fuel supply line -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Vent Line -1-, Vacuum Line -2- And Fuel Supply Line -3-

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-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Fill the coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester.

-- Check all Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memories and erase all DTC entries which may have occurred during the assembly.

-- Perform a test drive and generate the readiness code. Refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

-- Then, perform a vehicle system test again and repair any reoccurring malfunctions.

NOTE:

Generate the readiness code if the DTC memory was erased. Refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

For the engine, transmission and pendulum support tightening specifications, refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .