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) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the engine harness connector from the bulkhead harness connector and rear engine hanger.
(2) Engine ground terminal
(3) Generator connector and terminal
(4) A/C compressor connector
13. Disconnect the following hoses.
(1) Brake booster vacuum hose
(2) Heater inlet and outlet hoses
14. Lift up the vehicle.
15. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
16. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.
17. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
• AT model
• MT model
18. Remove the nuts which install the engine mounting onto the front crossmember.
19. 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 other bolts while rotating the crankshaft using a socket wrench.
20. Remove the pitching stopper.
21. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to spill fuel.
• Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
|
(A) |
Fuel delivery hose |
|
(B) |
Evaporation hose |
22. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
23. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION:
Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission from lowering by its own weight.
|
(A) |
Transmission |
|
(B) |
Garage jack |
24. 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 the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
• AT model
• MT model
25. 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.
26. Remove the engine mounting from the engine.