1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Change the bolt mounting position from (A) to (B), and completely open the front hood.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
3. Remove the V-belt covers.
4. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. 
5. Release the fuel pressure.
6. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber.
8. Remove the under cover.
9. Remove the radiator from vehicle.
10. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
11. Remove the air intake chamber stay.
12. Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
(1) Disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A) and rear oxygen sensor connector (B) and remove the clips (C) fastening the harness.
(2) Engine ground terminal
(3) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the engine harness connector from the bulkhead harness connector and rear engine hanger.
(4) Generator connector and terminal
(5) A/C compressor connector
(6) Power steering switch connector
13. Disconnect the following hoses.
(1) Brake booster vacuum hose
(2) Heater inlet and outlet hoses
14. Remove the power steering pump.
(1) Remove the front side belts.
(2) Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pump to the bracket.
(3) Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
15. Lift up the vehicle.
16. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
17. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.
18. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
• AT model
• MT model
19. Remove the nuts which install the engine mounting onto the front crossmember.
20. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
(1) Lower the vehicle.
(2) Remove the service hole plug.
(3) Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
(4) Remove all bolts while turning the crankshaft with a socket wrench.
21. Remove the pitching stopper.
22. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel pipe.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to spill fuel.
• Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
23. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
24. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION:
Be sure to always perform this work, in order to prevent the transmission from lowering for its own weight.
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(A) |
Transmission |
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(B) |
Garage jack |
25. 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.
(2) Set the ST to torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
| ST 498277200 | STOPPER SET |
(3) Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
• AT model
• MT model
26. Remove the engine from vehicle.
(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.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
27. Remove the engine mounting.