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EM-222 < UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > [MR EXCEPT FOR NISMO RS MODELS] ENGINE ASSEMBLY • Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoid- able reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with a transmission jack or an equivalent before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity. • For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill- ing. REMOVAL Outline Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the tran- saxle. Preparation 1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to 2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CAUTION: • Perform this step when the engine is cold. • Never spill engine coolant on drive belts. 3. Remove the following parts. • Engine undercover • Front road wheels and tires • Front fender protector (RH and LH): Refer to • Drive belt: Refer to EM-185, "Removal and Installation" • Engine cover: Refer to . • Battery and battery tray: Refer to • Air duct, air cleaner case assembly and air cleaner body assembly: Refer to . • Radiator hose (upper and lower): Refer to • Radiator cooling fan assembly: Refer to . • Exhaust front tube: Refer to • Alternator: Refer to CHG-33, "MR16DDT : Removal and Installation" Engine Room LH 1. Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the battery, and then temporarily secure the engine harness into the engine side. CAUTION: Protect connectors using a resin bag against foreign materials during the operation. 2. Disconnect fuel feed hose quick connector. Refer to . 3. Disconnect heater hoses. Refer to . 4. Disconnect control cable from transaxle. Refer to . 5. Remove EVAP hoses. Refer to . Engine Room RH 1. Disconnect vacuum hose from intake manifold. Refer to . 2. Remove A/C compressor. Refer to . 3. Remove ground cable at engine side. Vehicle Underbody 1. Remove ground cable at transaxle side. 3. Remove drive shafts (RH and LH). Refer to FAX-97, "AWD : Removal and Installation" . 4. Remove rear torque rod (1). Refer to |