Engine Removal/Installation
5-44prose procedureEngine-bay illustration shown for LHD models.
WARNING
• Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly and hoist brackets are attached to correct positions on the engine. (See Section 1).
• Apply parking brake and block rear wheels, so car will not roll off stands and fall on you while working under it.
CAUTION
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- 1Disconnect the battery negative terminal first then the positive terminal. Remove battery.
- 2Unbolt the hood brackets and remove the hood.CAUTION: Use care when storing the hood to avoid damaging the paint.
- 3Drain the engine oil. Remove the oil filler cap to speed draining. Reistall the drain plug with a new washer.
- 4Drain the coolant from the radiator into a clean pan so it may be re-used. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.WARNING: Use care when removing radiator cap to avoid scalding by hot coolant or steam.
- 5Drain transmission oil/fluid. Use a 3/8" drive ratchet wrench to remove the drain plug. Remove the oil filler plug to speed draining. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer.
- 6Remove the air intake duct and front air intake duct.
- 7Remove the battery base.