Engine Assembly: Removal

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Change the bolt installation position from (A) to (B), then open the front hood completely.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Hood Mounting Bolts
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Remove the V-belt covers.

Fig 2: Locating V-Belt Cover Mounting Bolt
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Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE . >
Release the fuel pressure. < Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Remove the battery. < Refer to REMOVAL , Battery. >
Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case. < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. > < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
Remove the intercooler. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Remove the radiator. < Refer to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
Remove the coolant filler tank. < Refer to REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank. >
Disconnect the bulkhead harness connectors from the engine harness connectors.

Fig 3: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector
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Remove the engine harness connector from the engine harness bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Harness Connector
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Disconnect the following connectors and terminals.
1. Generator connector and terminal
  
  Fig 5: Locating Generator Connector And Terminal
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2. Secondary air pump connector
  
  Fig 6: Locating Secondary Air Pump Connector
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the A/C compressor, and remove the clip (B) securing the generator cord.

Fig 7: Identifying A/C Compressor Connector And Generator Cord Clip
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Disconnect the following hoses.
1. A/C pressure hose < Refer to REMOVAL , Hose and Pipe. >
2. Brake booster vacuum hose
  
  Fig 8: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Clamp
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3. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Heater Inlet And Outlet Hoses Clamps
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Remove the power steering pump.
1. Remove the front side belts. < Refer to FRONT SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
2. Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
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3. Remove the power steering pump from the engine.
  
  Fig 11: Removing/Installing Power Steering Pump
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4. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the turbocharger. < Refer to REMOVAL , Turbocharger. >
Remove the joint pipe and front exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Joint Pipe. > < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Ground Cable
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Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.

Fig 13: Locating Transmission To Engine Holding Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.

Fig 14: Locating Engine Mounting To Front Crossmember Nuts
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the pitching stopper.

Fig 15: Locating Pitching Stopper
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Attach ST to the fuel delivery pipe and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the fuel delivery hose.
ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
Fig 16: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose Using Quick Connector Release
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Disconnect the fuel return hose using the ST.
ST 18371AA000 CONNECTOR REMOVER
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
1. Attach ST to the fuel return pipe as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 17: Disconnecting Fuel Return Hose Using Connector Remover
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2. Insert the front side of ST into the quick connector.
  
  Fig 18: Inserting Special Tool Into Quick Connector
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3. Insert the back side of ST into the quick connector and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the fuel return hose.
  
  Fig 19: Disconnecting Fuel Return Hose
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Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe.

Fig 20: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Fuel Pipe
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Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 21: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Support the transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission from lowering by its own weight.

Fig 22: Supporting Transmission Using Garage Jack
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Separation of engine and transmission
CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
1. Remove the starter. < Refer to REMOVAL , Starter. >
2. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
  
  Fig 23: Locating Upper Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts
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Remove the engine from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
1. Slightly raise the engine.
2. Raise the transmission with garage jack.
3. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
Remove the engine mounting from the engine.