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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2010436  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the washer hose clamps (1) and washer hose (2).

  2. Object Number: 2010438  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts (1) and hood sub-assembly.
  4. Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
  5. Align the front wheels facing straight ahead.
  6. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  7. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side, Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side.
  8. Drain the manual transaxle oil.
  9. Remove the engine cover assembly. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  10. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  11. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
  12. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.

  13. Object Number: 2010602  Size: SH
  14. Remove the clips and disconnect the transmission shift lever cables from the control cable bracket (1).
  15. Remove the clips and disconnect the transmission cables from the transaxle (2).
  16. Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly.

  17. Object Number: 2010603  Size: SH
  18. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (1) and wire harness clamp and wire harness.
  19. Remove the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
  20. Remove the front engine mounting insulator.
  21. Remove the starter assembly. Refer to Starter Replacement.

  22. Object Number: 2010604  Size: SH
  23. Remove the nut (1), and disconnect the wire harness clamp and wire harness.

  24. Object Number: 2010607  Size: SH
  25. Support the manual transaxle with a transmission jack.

  26. Object Number: 2010609  Size: SH
  27. Remove the bolt (1) and wire harness clamp bracket.

  28. Object Number: 2010611  Size: SH
  29. Remove the through bolt (2) and nut, then separate the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly LH.

  30. Object Number: 2010613  Size: SH

    Note: Take care so that the rear side of the engine assembly does not come into contact with the body.

  31. Tilt the manual transaxle downward.

  32. Object Number: 2010615  Size: SH
  33. Remove the bolts (1-3) and the engine mounting bracket LH.

  34. Object Number: 2010617  Size: SH
  35. Remove the bolts (1-6).

  36. Object Number: 2010620  Size: SH
  37. Remove the bolts (1-4) and the manual transaxle.

  38. Object Number: 2010622  Size: SH
  39. Remove the bolts (1, 2) and the front engine mounting bracket.
  40. Remove the rear engine mounting insulator.

  41. Object Number: 2010624  Size: SH
  42. Remove the bolts (1-3) and the rear engine mounting bracket.

  43. Object Number: 2010625  Size: SH
  44. Remove the bolts (1, 2) and the manual transmission case protector.

  45. Object Number: 2010627  Size: SH
  46. Remove the bolt (1) and wire harness clamp bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2010627  Size: SH
  1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt (1) and tighten to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).

  2. Object Number: 2010625  Size: SH
  3. Install the manual transmission case protector with the bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 2010624  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear engine mounting bracket with the bolts (1-3) and tighten to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
  6. Install the rear engine mounting insulator.

  7. Object Number: 2010622  Size: SH
  8. Install the front engine mounting bracket with the bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 64 N·m (47 lb ft).
  9. Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the manual transaxle onto the engine.

  10. Object Number: 2010631  Size: SH

    Note: Insert dowel pins into the dowel holes securely so that the end face of the transaxle assembly fits close against the engine assembly before tightening the bolts.

  11. Install the bolts (1-4) and tighten.
  12. • Bolt (1) to 64 N·m (47 lb ft)
    • Bolts (2) to 64 N·m (47 lb ft)
    • Bolts (3) to 46 N·m (34 lb ft)
    • Bolt (4) to 46 N·m (34 lb ft)

    Object Number: 2010620  Size: SH
  13. Install the bolts (1-4) and tighten to 44 N·m (32 lb ft).

  14. Object Number: 2010615  Size: SH
  15. Hand tighten the engine mounting bracket LH bolts.
  16. Tighten the bolts (1-3) to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

  17. Object Number: 2010611  Size: SH
  18. Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly LH with the through bolt (2) and nut and tighten to 56 N·m (41 lb ft).

  19. Object Number: 2010609  Size: SH
  20. Install the wire harness clamp with the bolt (1) and tighten to 13 N·m (9 lb ft).

  21. Object Number: 2010604  Size: SH
  22. Install the wire harness with the bolt (1) and tighten to 13 N·m (9 lb ft).
  23. Connect the wire harness to the wire harness clamp.
  24. Install the starter assembly. Refer to Starter Replacement
  25. Install the front engine mounting insulator.
  26. Install the front suspension crossmember assembly. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement

  27. Object Number: 2010603  Size: SH
  28. Connect the wire harness to the wire harness clamp.
  29. Connect the back-up light switch connector (1).
  30. Install the clutch release cylinder assembly.

  31. Object Number: 2010602  Size: SH
  32. Install the transmission shift lever cables to the control cable bracket with new clips (1).
  33. Install the transmission cables to the transaxle with the clips (2).
  34. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  35. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
  36. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  37. Install the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.

  38. Object Number: 2010438  Size: SH
  39. Install the hood assembly with the bolts (1) and tighten to 13 N·m (10 lb ft).

  40. Object Number: 2010436  Size: SH
  41. Install the washer hose (2) and washer hose clamps.
  42. Bleed the clutch line.
  43. Add transaxle oil.
  44. Inspect and adjust the transaxle oil.
  45. Install the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side, Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side.
  46. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  47. Adjust the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.
  48. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.