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Removing
 
      The engine is removed from the front, after being 
separated from the transmission.  
     
CAUTION! 
     
Determine correct radio anti-theft coding 
before disconnecting the battery. 
     
Note:  
     All tie wraps that are loosened or removed in 
order to remove the engine must be replaced or 
reinstalled in the same place when the engine is 
installed. 
     
Ignition switched off 
     
-  Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
     
-  Unbolt bumper by unclipping vent grille at left 
and right and removing from bumper 
       Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group 
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-  Remove noise insulation panel.
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-  Allow stop of torque support to move down onto 
rubber block under its own weight; tighten bolts 
to 45 Nm (33 ft lb). 
     
-  Align exhaust system free of stress   Repair 
Group 26.      
-  Adjust accelerator pedal cable   Repair Group 
20.      
-  Re-fill engine cooling system   Repair Group 
19.      
-  Drained coolant may only be re-used provided 
the cylinder block or the cylinder head was not 
replaced. 
     
-  Check oil level before starting engine.
     
-  Short blocks are supplied without bushing in 
crankshaft. For vehicles with automatic 
transmission, tap bushing into place before 
installing drive plate. 
     
-  Check reconditioned engines with manual 
gearbox to determine whether needle bearing is 
installed in crankshaft; install if necessary. 
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