Engine Removal and Installation (1.5L Engine): Removal

NOTE: 

• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
• To avoid damaging the wiring and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Hood - Wide Open

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   1. Open the hood, and secure it with the hood support rod (A) in the wide-open position (B).

2. Fuel Pressure - Relieve
3. Air Cleaner - Remove 
4. 12 Volt Battery - Remove
5. PCM - Remove 
6. Intake Air Duct E - Remove
7. Intake Air Duct F - Remove 
8. Engine Wire Harness - Remove

   1. Remove the covers (A).

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   2. Remove the cables (B).

   3. Disconnect the connectors (C).

   4. Remove the engine wire harness (D).

   5. CVT: Remove the TCM harness (E).

9. Fuel Feed Hose - Disconnect

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   1. Remove the fuel feed hose (A) from the clamp (B). 2. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (C), then disconnect the fuel feed hose. .

10. Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, Intake Air Duct G, and EVAP Canister Purge Hose - Disconnect

    1. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the EVAP canister purge hose (B) and intake air duct G.

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11. Connector (TCM) - Disconnect (CVT)

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    1. Disconnect the connector (A). 2. Remove the ground cable (B).

12. Shift Cable - Remove (CVT)
13. Slave Cylinder - Remove (M/T)
14. Change Wire Bracket - Remove (M/T)
15. Steering Joint - Disconnect

    NOTE:  Hold the steering wheel with the steering wheel holder tool.

16. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise and support the vehicle .

17. Front Wheel - Remove
18. Engine Undercover Lid - Remove (With Engine Undercover Lid)
19. Engine Undercover - Remove
20. Front Brace - Remove
21. Intake Air Resonator - Remove 
22. Engine Coolant - Drain
23. Engine Oil - Drain
24. Transmission Fluid - Drain
    • M/T
    • CVT
25. Lower Radiator Pipe - Remove

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    1. Disconnect expansion tank outlet hose B (A) and lower radiator hose B (B). 2. Remove the lower radiator pipe (C). 3. For some models: Remove the washers (D).

26. Drive Belt - Remove
27. A/C Compressor - Move

    NOTE: 

    • Do not disconnect the suction hose and the discharge hose.
    • Do not bend the suction hose and the discharge hose excessively.
    • Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.
28. Connector (EPS Subharness) - Disconnect
29. Front Floor Brace - Remove (With Front Floor Brace)
30. Exhaust Pipe A - Remove
31. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
32. Lower Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Disconnect
33. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
34. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Lower the vehicle.

35. Radiator Assembly - Remove
36. Heater Hose and Water Bypass Hose - Disconnect

    1. Disconnect the water bypass hose (A) and the heater hoses (B).

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37. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise the vehicle.

38. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Remove

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39. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Remove

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40. Front Subframe - Support

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    1. Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts. 2. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).

41. Front Subframe - Remove
42. Front Driveshaft - Remove
43. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Lower the vehicle.

44. Engine - Support

    1. Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

45. Side Engine Mount - Remove
46. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

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47. Chain Hoist - Install

    1. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet and the transmission hanger (B), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

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48. 12 Volt Battery Set Patch - Remove (if necessary)

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49. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove

    M/T 

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    CVT 

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50. Engine - Remove

    1. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring. 2. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it. 3. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/transmission. 4. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.