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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the negative battery cable. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

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  2. Raise the vehicle.

  3. Object Number: 1979  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the oxygen sensor. Refer to Engine Controls.
  5. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
  6. Disconnect the braces from the engine and the transmission.
  7. Remove the transmission.
  8. • For vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, refer to SECTION 7B.
    • For vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, refer to SECTION 7A.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Disconnect the ground straps from the engine block. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  11. Remove the air conditioning compressor and bracket.
  12. Remove the radiator.
  13. Disconnect the power steering lines at the power steering pump.
  14. Disconnect the heater hose from the intake manifold.
  15. Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine.

  16. Object Number: 3202  Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the vacuum hoses.

  18. Object Number: 1953  Size: SH
  19. Disconnect the throttle cable and cruise control cable (if equipped) and bracket.
  20. Set the cables and bracket aside.

  21. Disconnect the fuel pipes.

  22. Object Number: 2482  Size: SH
  23. Install an approved engine lifting device to the engine lift brackets.

  24. Object Number: 2491  Size: SH
  25. Remove the left side engine mount through-bolt.

  26. Object Number: 3440  Size: SH
  27. Remove the right side engine mount through-bolt.
  28. Remove the engine from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the engine into the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 2491  Size: SH
  3. Install the left side engine mount through-bolts.

  4. Object Number: 3440  Size: SH
  5. Install the right side engine mount through-bolts.
  6. Disconnect the engine lifting device.
  7. Connect the fuel pipes.

  8. Object Number: 1953  Size: SH
  9. Connect the throttle linkage and cruise control cable (if equipped).

  10. Object Number: 3202  Size: SH
  11. Connect the vacuum hoses.
  12. Connect the wiring harness to the engine.
  13. Connect the heater hose to the intake manifold.
  14. Connect the power steering lines to the power steering pump.
  15. Install the radiator.
  16. Install the air conditioning compressor.
  17. Raise the vehicle.
  18. Install the transmission.
  19. • For vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, refer to SECTION 7B.
    • For vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, refer to SECTION 7A.
  20. Connect the ground strap to the engine block.
  21. Install the transmission inspection cover.
  22. Connect the braces to the engine and the transmission.
  23. the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold.

  24. Object Number: 1979  Size: SH
  25. Install the oxygen sensor. Refer to Engine Controls.
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. Install the negative battery cable. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

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