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Safety precautions
 
     
WARNING! 
     
Be sure the ignition is switched OFF, when: 
     
Disconnecting ignition wires
     Disconnecting fuel injection system wiring
     Connecting or disconnecting test equipment 
leads 
     Disconnecting the battery
     Washing the engine or engine 
compartment. 
     
CAUTION! 
     
BEFORE disconnecting the battery: 
     Stop the engine.
     Be sure the ignition is switched OFF (also 
applies when connecting the battery). Failure 
to do so may damage the Engine Control 
Module (ECM). 
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-  Remove intake air duct to air cleaner at air 
scoop and lift out. 
    
-  Disconnect harness connectors for headlights and turn signal lights.
-  Disconnect harness connector of engine coolant temperature sensor 
near bottom coolant hose at left of radiator. 
    
-  Disconnect four harness connectors at ABS hydraulic unit.
-  Disconnect harness connectors for anti-theft warning system at upper 
left of front end. 
-  Disconnect coolant hose at top left of engine.
-  Unclip and disconnect A/C clutch harness connectors at radiator air 
guide on lower right. 
-  Disconnect harness connectors at both horns, let cables hang free.
-  Remove air scoop.
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Installing
 
      The engine is installed in the reverse order of 
removal, with the addition of the following special 
conditions and steps:  
     
WARNING! 
     
Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or 
deformed in normal use. Many fasteners are 
designed to be used only once and become 
unreliable and may fail when used a second 
time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, 
bolts, washers, self-locking nuts or bolts, 
circlips and cotter pins. Always follow 
recommendations given in this publication. 
Always replace these fasteners with new 
parts. 
     
-  Check that alignment sleeves for centering 
engine and transmission are properly installed in 
cylinder block. Install sleeves if necessary. 
     
-  Always install new seals and gaskets.
     
-  Check centering of clutch disc, if necessary.
     
-  Check clutch release bearing for wear and 
replace if necessary. 
     
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