2.3L and 2.4L Engines

1. If equipped with A/C, have an MVAC certified technician recover the A/C refrigerant.

2. Disconnect the negative battery.

3. Properly drain the cooling system into an approved container.

4. Relieve the fuel system pressure.

5. Remove the left sound insulator, then disconnect the clutch pushrod form the pedal assembly.

6. Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat assembly, then detach the radiator inlet (upper) hose.

7. Remove the air cleaner assembly and the coolant fan.

8. If equipped with A/C, disconnect the compressor/condenser hose assembly at the compressor, then discard the O-rings.

9. Disconnect the two vacuum hoses from the front of the engine.

10. Tag and detach the following electrical connectors:

    • Alternator

    • A/C compressor (if equipped)

    • Fuel injector harness

    • Idle Air Control (IAC) and TP sensor at the throttle body

    • Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor

    • Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor

    • EVAP canister purge solenoid

    • Starter solenoid

    • Ground connections

    • Negative battery cable from the transaxle

    • Electronic ignition coil and module assembly

    • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor(s)

    • Oil pressure sensor/switch

    • Oxygen sensor

    • Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor

    • Back-up lamp switch, then position the harness aside

11. Disconnect the power brake vacuum hose from the throttle body. Detach the power brake vacuum tube-to-check valve hose from the tube.

12. Remove the throttle cable and bracket.

13. Unfasten the power steering pump rear bracket, then remove the bracket and vacuum tube as an assembly.

14. Unfasten the power steering pivot bolt, then remove the pump and drive belt. Position the pump aside, with the lines still attached.

15. Carefully disconnect the fuel lines.

16. Disconnect the shift cables. Detach the clutch actuator line.

17. Remove the exhaust manifold and heat shield.

18. Disconnect the radiator outlet (lower) hose from the radiator.

19. Install a suitable engine support fixture.

20. Unfasten the bolt attaching the coolant recovery/surge tank, then position the tank aside with the hoses still connected.

21. Remove the engine mount assembly.

22. Raise and safely support the vehicle, then remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. Remove the right splash shield.

23. Remove the radiator air deflector.

24. Tag and detach the following electrical connections:

    • Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

    • Knock sensor

    • Starter solenoid

    • If equipped, both front ABS wheel speed sensors

25. Remove the engine mount strut and the transaxle mount.

26. Separate the ball joints from the steering knuckles.

27. Remove the suspension supports, crossmember, and stabilizer shaft as an assembly.

28. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the radiator outlet pipe.

29. Remove the axle shaft from the transaxle and intermediate shaft, then position aside.

30. If equipped, disconnect the A/C lines from the oil pan.

31. Remove the flywheel housing cover.

32. Position a suitable support below the engine, then carefully lower the car onto the support.

33. Matchmark the threads on the support fixture hooks so that the setting can be duplicated when reinstalling the engine. Remove the engine support fixture J-hooks.

34. Raise the vehicle slowly off the engine and transaxle assembly. If may be necessary to move the engine/transaxle assembly rearward to clear the intake manifold.

35. Noting the position of the bolts, separate the engine from the transaxle.

To install:

36. Assemble the engine to the transaxle. Refer to Drive Train.

37. Position the engine and transaxle assembly under the engine compartment, then slowly lower the vehicle over the assembly until the transaxle mount is indexed, then install the retaining bolt.

38. Install the engine support fixture, making sure to adjust it to the previous setting.

39. Install the engine mount assembly and transaxle mount.

40. Carefully raise the vehicle off the support.

41. Attach the axle shafts to the transaxle.

42. Connect the heater outlet hose to the radiator outlet pipe.

43. Install the suspension supports, crossmember and stabilizer shaft assembly.

44. Attach the ball joints to the steering knuckles, then secure with the nuts.

45. Install the engine strut mount.

46. If equipped, connect the A/C line to the oil pan.

47. Attach the following electrical connectors, as tagged during removal:

    • Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

    • Knock sensor

    • Starter solenoid

    • If equipped, both front ABS wheel speed sensors

48. Install the flywheel housing cover.

49. Fasten the radiator air deflector.

50. Connect the lower radiator hose.

51. Install the right splash shield, then the front wheel and tire assemblies.

52. Carefully lower the vehicle, then remove the engine support fixture.

53. Install the coolant recovery/surge tank, then secure using the retaining bolt.

54. Attach the following electrical connections, as tagged during removal:

    • Alternator

    • A/C compressor (if equipped)

    • Fuel injector harness

    • Idle Air Control (IAC) and TP sensor at the throttle body

    • Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor

    • Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor

    • EVAP canister purge solenoid

    • Starter solenoid

    • Ground connections

    • Negative battery cable to the transaxle

    • Electronic ignition coil and module assembly

    • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor(s)

    • Oil pressure sensor/switch

    • Oxygen sensor

    • Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor

    • Back-up lamp switch

55. Attach the vacuum hoses.

56. If equipped with A/C, attach the compressor/condenser hose assembly to the compressor.

57. Fasten the clutch actuator line.

58. Install the exhaust manifold and heat shield.

59. Connect the fuel lines.

60. Connect the positive battery cable.

61. Fasten the power steering pump pivot-to-block bolt. Install the power steering pump rear bracket and tension belt.

62. Connect the vacuum hoses to the intake manifold and to the tube from the brake booster.

63. Install the throttle cable and bracket.

64. Install the coolant fan and air cleaner assembly.

65. Attach the radiator outlet (upper) hose. Fill the cooling system with the proper type and quantity of coolant.

66. Connect the clutch pushrod to the pedal assembly, then install the left sound insulator.

67. Attach the heater hose at the thermostat housing.

68. Fill the transaxle with fluid, then fill the crankcase with oil.

69. Connect the negative battery cable.

70. If equipped with A/C, have an MVAC certified technician evacuate, charge and leak test the system.

71. Start the engine and check the fluid levels, proper operation of the engine and/or fluid leakage.