REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1.8L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Hood
   • Spare tire and tire bracket
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Air cleaner assembly
   • Fuel system hoses
   • Evaporative emissions system hoses
   • Cruise control vacuum hoses
   • Master-Vac® vacuum hoses
   • Air intake shutter vacuum hoses
   • Heater air intake door vacuum hoses
   • Alternator wiring
   • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve wiring
   • Thermoswitch wiring
   • Cooling fan wiring, if equipped
   • Air conditioning condenser wiring
   • Ignition coil wiring
   • Main engine harness wiring
   • Spark plug wires
   • Engine ground strap
   • Fusible link assembly
   • Accelerator linkage
   • Windshield washer reservoir and position it behind the right strut tower
5. Remove the power steering pump by removing or disconnecting the following:
6. Alternator pivot and mounting bolts
7. Drive belt
8. Pulley retainer bolts and pulley from the power steering pump
9. Power steering pump-to-engine bolts and clamp
10. Engine oil filler tube and brace
11. Power steering pump and secure it to the bulkhead without disconnecting the pressure lines
12. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Air intake duct
    • Air intake-to-flow meter line and cover the openings
    • Horizontal damper and clip
    • Temperature sensor harness
    • Center exhaust section
    • Torque converter/flywheel cover
    • Oxygen sensor (O2S) electrical connector
    • Torque converter-to-flexplate bolts, if equipped with automatic transaxle
13. Using a hoist and suitable engine lift, connect the hoist to the crankshaft damper bracket and lifting eye. Support the engine, but do not lift. Remove the upper engine-to-transaxle bolts; leave the starter in place.
14. Drain the engine coolant into a suitable container.
15. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Radiator hoses
    • Transaxle cooler lines
    • Radiator
16. Drain the crankcase oil into a suitable container.
17. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Engine oil cooler lines
    • Heater hoses from the side of the engine
    • Front engine mount
    • Lower engine-to-transaxle nuts
18. Position a jack under the transaxle, then raise the engine/transaxle slightly. Pull the engine forward and carefully raise the engine out of the engine compartment.

    To install:

19. Install or connect the following:
    • Engine, push the engine rearward and engage it with transaxle
    • Front engine mount
    • Heater hoses
    • Oil cooler lines
    • Radiator
    • Transaxle oil cooler lines
    • Radiator hoses
    • Upper engine-to-transaxle bolts, then remove the engine lifting fixture. Tighten the bolts to 34–40 ft. lbs. (44–52 Nm).
    • Torque converter-to-driveplate bolts, if removed. Tighten bolts one at a time: 17–20 ft. lbs. (22–26 Nm).
    • O2S sensor electrical connector
    • Torque converter cover
    • Exhaust pipe and hanger bolts
    • Rear cover
    • Temperature sensor connector
20. Install the remaining exhaust components, adhering to the following torque specifications:
    1. Exhaust system-to-transaxle bolt: 18–25 ft. lbs. (24–34 Nm)
    2. Exhaust system hanger bolts: 10–13 ft. lbs. (13–18 Nm)
    3. Rear exhaust pipe joint nuts: 10–13 ft. lbs. (13–18 Nm)
21. Install or connect the following:
    • Horizontal damper and clip
    • Air intake-to-flow meter line
    • Air intake duct and tighten the hose clamps
    • Upper cover
22. Install the power steering pump by installing or connecting the following:
23. Power steering pump on the mounting bracket
24. Engine oil filler pipe brace
25. Power steering pump-to-engine bolts and clamp. Tighten the bolts to 22–36 ft. lbs. (29–47 Nm).
26. Pulley on the power steering pump. Tighten the retainer bolts to 31–46 ft. lbs. (40–60 Nm).
27. Alternator belt and tension the belt. Tighten the alternator pivot and mounting bolts.
28. Install or connect the following:
29. Windshield washer reservoir
30. Crankshaft damper by tightening the nuts on the body side of the damper until the clearance is 0.08 in. (2mm). Tighten the locknuts to 72–108 inch lbs. (8–12 Nm).
31. Spark plug wires
32. Engine ground strap
33. Fusible link assembly
34. Main engine harness
35. Alternator wiring
36. EGR connector
37. Thermoswitch wiring
38. Electric fan connector
39. Air conditioning condenser wiring
40. Ignition coil connector(s)
41. Cruise control vacuum hoses
42. Master-Vac® hoses
43. Air intake shutter hoses
44. Heater air intake door hose(s)
45. Fuel system hoses
46. Evaporative emissions system hoses
47. Adjust the accelerator pedal so there is 0.4–1.2 in. (10–30mm) between the pin and stop. Adjust the cable end-play to 0–0.08 in. (0–2mm) on the actuator side.
48. Install or connect the following:
    • Air cleaner assembly
    • Negative battery cable
    • Spare tire and spare tire bracket
    • Hood
49. Refill the crankcase with oil, the radiator with coolant and check the transmission fluid. Start the engine and check for leaks.

2.2L and 2.5L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Drain the engine oil and coolant into suitable containers.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Battery cables
   • Battery from the vehicle
   • Radiator hoses
   • Fan motor harness
   • Radiator
5. If equipped with air conditioning, discharge the system using an approved recovery/recycling machine. Disconnect and cap the lines from the compressor.
6. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Air intake duct
   • Air cleaner element and upper cover
   • Evaporator canister and bracket
   • Oxygen sensor (O2S) connector
   • Engine ground terminal
   • Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor connector
   • Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor connector
   • Knock sensor connector
   • Alternator connector and terminal
   • Air conditioning compressor connectors, if equipped
   • Accelerator cable
   • Cruise control cable, if equipped
   • Clutch release spring, clutch cable and hill holder cable, if equipped with a manual transaxle
   • Brake booster hose(s)
   • Heater inlet and outlet hoses
   • Alternator drive belt
   • Spark plug wires from left side of engine
   • Power steering pump line bracket
   • Power steering pump, leave the lines connected and position aside
   • Exhaust Y-pipe
   • Lower starter nuts
   • Lower engine-to-transaxle nuts
   • Front engine mount-to-crossmember nuts
   • Starter
7. If equipped with an automatic transaxle, perform the following:
   1. Remove the torque converter service hole plug.
   2. Rotate the engine. Remove the torque converter-to-drive plate bolts as they become accessible.
8. Remove or disconnect the following:
9. Pitching stopper
10. Fuel delivery, return and evaporation hoses
11. Support the engine with a suitable lifting device attached to the engine lifting eyes.
12. Slightly raise the engine.
13. Raise the transaxle with a floor jack.
14. Slowly remove the engine from the vehicle.

    To install:

15. Apply a small amount of grease to the splines of the mainshaft.
16. Position the engine in the engine compartment and align it with the transaxle.
17. Install or connect the following:
    • Engine upper bolts: 34–40 ft. lbs. (44–54 Nm)
18. Remove the lifting device and floor jack.
19. Install or connect the following:
    • Pitching stopper and tighten the bolts to the following specifications:
    1. Body side: 49 ft. lbs. (67 Nm).
    2. Bracket side: 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
20. If equipped with an automatic transaxle, perform the following:
    1. Install the torque converter-to-drive plate bolts while rotating the engine, and tighten to 20 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).
    2. Install the service hole cover.
21. Install or connect the following:
    • Evaporator canister and bracket
    • Power steering pump. Torque retainers to 22–36 ft. lbs. (29–47 Nm).
    • Drive belt, adjust tension
    • Starter. Tighten bolts to 34–40 ft. lbs. (44–52 Nm).
    • Lower engine-to-transaxle nuts. Tighten to 34–40 ft. lbs. (44–52 Nm).
    • Lower engine mounting nuts. Tighten to 61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm) in the inner most elliptical hole in the front crossmember so the clearance is 0.16–0.24 in. (4–6mm).
    • Exhaust Y-pipe with new gaskets and nuts
    • Brake booster hose
    • Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    • Accelerator and the cruise control cables, if equipped
22. If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the following:
    • Clutch release spring
    • Clutch cable
    • Hill holder cable
23. Install or connect the following:
    • Engine harness connectors
    • O2sensor connector
    • Engine ground terminal
    • CKP sensor connector
    • CMP sensor connector
    • Knock sensor connector
    • Alternator connector and terminal
    • Air conditioning compressor connectors, if equipped
    • Air cleaner element and cover
    • Air conditioning lines, if equipped, with new O-rings. Tighten the bolts to 23 ft. lbs. (31 Nm).
    • Radiator
    • Engine cover
    • Battery
24. Fill the engine with the recommended oil.
25. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
26. Charge the air conditioning system using an approved recovery/recycling machine.
27. Adjust the clutch cable.
28. If equipped, check the automatic transaxle fluid level and add Dexron® II if necessary.
29. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. Check for leaks.

3.3L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the hood.
3. Release the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Underbody cover
5. Drain the engine coolant.
6. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Radiator
   • Coolant hoses
7. Discharge the air conditioning system using an approved recovery/recycling machine.
8. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Air conditioning lines and plug them
   • Air cleaner assembly
   • Accelerator cable
   • Cruise control cable
   • All wiring harnesses and cables
   • Evaporative canister
   • Evap vacuum hoses
   • Evap bracket
   • Exhaust system from the exhaust manifold
   • Power steering lines
   • Automatic transaxle cooler lines from the radiator
   • Lower side of engine-to-transaxle nuts
   • Starter
   • Front cushion rubber-to-subframe nuts
   • Torque converter retainer bolts
   • Torque converter from the driveplate
   • Pitching stopper and bracket
   • Fuel delivery hose
   • Fuel return hose
   • Evaporation hoses
9. Support the engine with a suitable lifting device and the transaxle with a suitable transmission jack.
10. Remove the bolts that secure the engine to the transaxle.
11. Slowly raise the engine and remove from the vehicle.

    To install:

12. Install or connect the following:
    • Engine to the transaxle and tighten the bolts that secure the right upper side of the engine to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
13. Remove the lifting device and transmission jack.
14. Install or connect the following:
    • Pitching stopper and tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
    • Torque converter to drive plate bolts and tighten to 19 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
    • All hoses disconnected earlier
    • Evaporative canister and bracket
    • Radiator
    • Coolant lines
    • Lower side of the engine to transaxle nuts. Tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
    • Starter and wiring. Tighten the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
    • Front cushion rubber-to-subframe nuts. Tighten to 50 ft. lbs. (84 Nm).
    • Power steering and automatic transaxle cooler lines
    • Exhaust system to the manifold
    • Engine under cover
    • Power steering lines
    • Electrical harnesses
    • Accelerator cable
    • Cruise control cable
    • Air conditioning hoses to the air conditioning compressor. Tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
    • Air intake system
    • Negative battery cable
15. Fill the cooling system with coolant.
16. Fill the power steering system.
17. Check the automatic transaxle oil level and add as required.
18. Check the engine oil level.
19. Charge the air conditioning system using an approved recovery/recycling machine.
20. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. Check for leaks.