Engine, Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

CAUTION:

Note the following whenever working inside the engine compartment due to limited space:

-- Make sure there is enough clearance to the subframe and radiator when installing the engine/transmission.

-- Align the engine mount as follows:

There must be at least 10 mm (0.4 inch) -a- between the engine mount bracket -2- and the right longitudinal member.
The casting edge on the engine mount bracket -2- must be parallel to the engine mount support arm -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Casting Edge On Engine Support Location
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-- Tighten the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts. Tightening specification, refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT OVERVIEW .

-- Install the pendulum support.

-- Install the front exhaust pipe and catalytic converters to the exhaust manifolds.

-- Install the drive axles, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the right drive axle heat shield.

-- Install the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor, refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the fan shroud.

-- Connect the fuel supply line -1- and vent line -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Supply Line (Metal Coupling)

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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 COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester.

-- Check all Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memories and erase any faults.

-- Perform a road test and generate a readiness code, refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

-- Perform another vehicle system test and correct any faults.

NOTE:

Generate a readiness code if the DTC memory was erased, refer to "Guided Function" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

NOTE:

For the engine and transmission mount bolt tightening specifications, refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT OVERVIEW .