The choice of location for the work is extremely important. You will need sufficient work space and a garage where you can leave the car during the repair period.
It is advisable to have a workbench nearby where the reassembly will be done, a clean rack or shelves. The shelves will be used to store the engine components and ancillary parts along with their bolts and gaskets. This is the best way to keep the components clean and tidy so that they do not get lost or accidentally damaged.
Cleaning the engine bay and engine/transmission before beginning the removal procedure will help keep things clean during the process.
If you are removing the engine for the first time, you will need an assistant. Advice and assistance from a more experienced person will also be helpful. One person cannot simultaneously perform all the actions required to lift the engine from the car.
Plan the work in advance. Before you begin, purchase all the tools and equipment you will need. To remove and install the engine, you will need: a heavy-duty jack, a full set of wrenches and sockets, wooden blocks, rags and solvent for cleaning and wiping up spilled oil, coolant and fuel. Also prepare suitable containers for storing small parts, which will facilitate subsequent assembly and prevent loss of these parts.
Some of the work will have to be entrusted to a car repair shop, as it will require special equipment. Agree on this in advance.
When removing external engine components, work methodically. Marking the cables and hoses will make subsequent installation much easier.
Use extreme caution when removing and installing the engine. Careless handling may result in serious injury.
On all models covered in this manual, the engine is removed from the engine bay separately from the transmission. Note that ideally the engine should be removed from the vehicle without jacking it up, but to improve access to the exhaust outlet pipe and lower bolts, the vehicle may be temporarily raised on axle stands.