VERACRUZ(EN) >2009 > G 3.8 DOHC > Engine Mechanical System > Engine and Transaxle Assembly>Repair procedures  
Removal
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
1.
Remove the engine cover(A).

2.
Remove the air duct(A).
3.
Disconnect the neagative terminal from the battery(B).

4.
Recover refrigerant and remove the high & low pressure pipe. (Refer to Air conditioner compressor in HA Group)
5.
Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
(1)
Disconnect the AFS connector(A).
(2)
Disconnect the breather hose(B) from air cleaner hose.
(3)
Remove the intake air hose(C) and air cleaner body(D).

6.
Remove the battery tray(A).

7.
Remove the front wheels.
8.
Remove the under cover.
9.
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
10.
Remove the upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose(A).

11.
Remove the transaxle oil cooler hose.
12.
Remove the fuel hose(A) and PCSV(B) hose.

13.
Remove the engine wiring.
(1)
Disconnect the RH oxygen sensor connectors(B).
(2)
Disconnect the power steering oil pressure sensor connector(A).

(3)
Disconnect the RH injector connector and the ignition coil connector.
(4)
Disconnect the OCV connector(A) and the knock sensor connector(B).
(5)
Disconnect the LH front oxygen sensor connector(C).
(6)
Disconnect the alternator connector(D) and the air compressor connector(E).

(7)
Disconnect the LH ignition coil connector(A), the injector connector(B), the condenser connector(C) and the ground(D), and remove the wiring harness protector(E).
(8)
Disconnect the LH CMPS(F) and the oil pressure switch connector(G).

(9)
Disconnect the PCSV connector(A) and the MAP sensor connector(B).

(10)
Disconnect the RH CMPS(A) and the OTS connector(B).

(11)
Disconnect the ETC connector(A) and the knock sensor connector(B).
(12)
Disconnect the ECT sensor connector(C).

(13)
Disconnect the LH rear oxygen sensor connector(A) and the CPS connector(B).

14.
Disconnect the transaxle wire harness connector and remove the transaxle control cable.
15.
Remove the heater hose(A).
16.
Remove the brake vacuum hose(B).

17.
Remove the power steering pump hose(A).

18.
Remove the A/C compressor hose.
19.
Drain transaxle oil.
20.
Remove the lower arm ball joint.
21.
Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
22.
Remove the stabilizer link.
23.
After removing a split pin and nut from the steering bar tie rod, disconnect it.
24.
Remove the power steering return hose and drain power steering oil.
25.
Remove the front roll stopper mounting bolt.
26.
Remove the rear roll stopper mounting bolt.
27.
Remove the steering u-joint mounting bolt.
28.
Remove the front exhaust pipe(A).

29.
Supporting the cross member(A) with a jack, remove the stay with the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
137.3~156.9Nm (14.0~16.0kgf.m, 101.3~115.7lb-ft)

30.
Remove the drive shafts from transaxle.
31.
Install a jack for supporting the engine and transaxle assembly.
32.
Disconnet the ground cable(A) from the engine mounting bracket.

33.
Remove the engine mounting bracket(A).

34.
Remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
35.
Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :
Adjust the shift cable.
Refill an engine with engine oil.
Refill a transaxle with fluid.
Refill a radiator with engine coolant.
Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper assemble them, then apply grease to prevent corrosion.
Inspect for fuel leakage.
After assembling the fuel line, turn on the ignition switch (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds and fuel line pressurizes.
Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel lines.