Contents: Removal ↡ Installation ↡
Removal
1. Remove the gearbox.
2. Remove the lower engine splash shield.
3. Drain the engine oil from the engine.
4. Drain the coolant from the cooling system.
5. Remove the air filter.
6. Unscrew the cap from the power steering reservoir and, using a syringe, pump out the maximum amount of fluid, then replace the cap.
7. If equipped, unscrew and disconnect the lines from the power steering pump.
8. Remove the pipes from the brackets on the engine.
9. If equipped, unbolt the air conditioning compressor from the engine and move it to the side without disconnecting the lines from it.
10. Relieve pressure in the fuel system.
11. On DOHC models, remove the liner from under the left wheel arch, then unscrew and remove the oil lines from the oil cooler.
12. Unscrew the union nuts and disconnect the fuel supply and return lines. Disconnect the fuel return line from the pressure regulator and the fuel supply line from the fuel distributor or feed tube.
13. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle lever.
14. Label and disconnect the coolant hoses, vacuum hoses, and electrical connectors from the engine. Release the wiring harness from its mounting brackets or clips in the engine compartment.
15. On the flywheel side of the engine, unscrew the crankshaft speed sensor, remove the sensor's electrical wires from the mounting brackets and secure the sensor in the engine compartment in such a way as not to damage it during further work.
16. Disconnect the knock sensor electrical connector from the ignition module on the left fender panel, then remove the sensor wiring harness from the mounting brackets and route the wires across the engine.
17. On automatic transmission models, unscrew the transmission fluid pipes from the heat exchanger.
18. Loosen the clamp and remove the coolant supply hose to the heater from the left rear of the cylinder head.
19. Unscrew the union nut and remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
20. Attach the engine to the lifting gear and lift it so that the weight of the engine is supported by the lifting gear.
21. Place a sheet of steel or cardboard between the rear of the cylinder head and the engine compartment bulkhead to prevent damage when lifting the engine.
22. Finally, check that all hoses, pipes and electrical connectors are disconnected from the engine.
23. Working under the vehicle, unscrew the lower powertrain mount bolts on both sides of the engine.
24. Carefully remove the engine from the engine compartment. When removing the engine, tilt and rotate it if necessary so that it does not damage the engine compartment.
Installation
1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following points.
2. When installing the engine, tilt and rotate it as necessary so that it fits into place without causing damage.
3. Tighten all mounting bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
4. Connect all hoses and electrical connectors to the engine according to the markings made earlier.
5. Connect and adjust the accelerator cable if necessary.
6. Install the auxiliary drive belt.
7. Install the radiator and radiator fan.
8. Install the gearbox.
9. Fill the engine with motor oil and the cooling system with coolant.