2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Unscrew and remove the mudguard from under the engine.
4. Place a suitable container under the drip tray, then unscrew the drain plug (photo) and drain the engine oil. Clean, install and tighten the plug.
5. Drain the cooling system as described in Section 2.
6. Remove parts of the fuel injection system as described in Section 3.
7. On models equipped with power steering, remove the pump as described in Section 10, but do not disconnect the hoses, move the pump to the side.
8. On models equipped with air conditioning, remove the compressor as described in Section 11, but do not disconnect the coolant pipes, move the unit to the side.
9. Remove the grille as described in Section 11. Also unscrew the front upper radiator cover (photo).
10. Remove the front bumper as described in Section 11.
11. Release the hood latch control cable (Section 11), then unscrew and remove the cross member in front of the engine compartment (photo).
12. Remove auxiliary radiator (where available).
13. On manual transmission models, remove the clutch slave cylinder as described in Section 5, but do not disconnect the pipe, move the cylinder to the baffle.
14. Remove the lower cross member.
15. Remove the inlet hose cover.
16. Where it is necessary, remove the right headlight and a fixing plate of the right lock.
17. Disconnect the wiring from the air flow sensor and idle speed stabilization valve.
18. Disconnect the air filter heater hose, remove the air filter casing with the air flow sensor and air duct.
19. Note the direction and location of the engine harness, then disconnect the wires and remove the harness (photo). In order not to mix up the wires when connecting, mark them with adhesive tape.
20. Unscrew the earth cable from the suspension of the battery holder and cylinder head.
21. Remove the cover of the breaker-distributor.
22. Disconnect the heater hoses in the baffle.
23. Remove the fuel pressure regulator.
24. Remove the speed control unit.
25. Select, then disconnect all vacuum hoses.
26. Remove the radiator as described in Section 2.
27. Disconnect the supply and return fuel hoses in the baffle.
28. Turn off the gauge of an angle of an advancing of ignition and the gauge of frequency of rotation.
29. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the oil cooler, cylinder head and block.
30. Apply the parking brake, jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands.
31. Remove the exhaust outlet pipe as described in Section 3.
32. Unscrew and remove the transmission front cover.
33. Remove the starter as described in Section 12.
34. Unscrew the temperature reflector from the right drive shaft. Also unscrew the front engine support beam.
35. On models with automatic transmission, remove the bolts securing the torque converter to the drive plate, working through the hole in the front cover. It will be necessary to rotate the engine to gain access to each bolt. Also disconnect the lowering cable (kickdown).
36. Unscrew and remove the lower bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
37. Lower the front of the car to the ground.
38. Attach the winch, raise the engine slightly. The winch must be placed centrally above the engine.
39. Support the transmission with a jack.
40. Unscrew and remove the remaining bolts securing the transmission to the engine, noting the location of the hangers and the ground strap.
41. Unscrew and remove the right engine mount bracket, then the left engine mount bracket.
42. Raise the engine slightly, place the jack under the transmission again.
43. Take the engine away from the transmission. On automatic transmission models, make sure the torque converter remains in the transmission slots.
44. Lift the engine out of the engine compartment, being careful not to damage the surrounding parts. Move the engine forward and lower it to the floor.
45. On automatic transmission models, make sure the torque converter remains in its original position by bolting a piece of metal to one of the mounting bolt holes.
46. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. But before starting the engine, check that it is filled with oil and that the cooling system is also filled. Before tightening the engine mount brackets, rock the engine by hand to ensure proper alignment. Adjust the accelerator cable and if equipped, the lowering cable (kickdown), as described in Section 3.
Engine disassembly - general description
Cm. Part A, Chapter 7 from this section.
Auxiliary parts - removal and installation
Cm. Part A, Chapter 8 from this Section, with the following difference: Oil Filter (Chapter 28).
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