2NZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL ENGINE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
- CAUTION:
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The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop.
PROCEDURE
1.INSTALL ENGINE HANGER
2.REMOVE ENGINE FROM ENGINE STAND
Remove the engine assembly from the engine stand.
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3.INSTALL FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
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4.INSTALL CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
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5.INSTALL CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
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6.INSTALL MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
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7.INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
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8.INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
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9.INSTALL ENGINE WIRE
Install the engine wire to the engine assembly with transaxle.
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10.INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
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11.INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
Insert the protruding portion into the end of the cylinder block sub-assembly and fit the claw into the oil pan sub-assembly.
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Make sure that the claw makes a click sound, indicating that it fits tightly.
·Replace the flywheel housing side cover with a new one if the claw does not fit tightly or is deformed.
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12.TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- HINT:
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Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Temporarily install the front engine mounting insulator to the front engine mounting bracket with the through bolt and nut.
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13.TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- HINT:
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Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Temporarily install the rear engine mounting insulator to the rear engine mounting bracket with the through bolt.
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14.INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH
- HINT:
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Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.
Temporarily install the engine mounting insulator LH with the 4 bolts.

*A | for Manual Transaxle |
*B | for Automatic Transaxle |
Fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
- Torque:
- 52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf)
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15.INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
- HINT:
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Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.
Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH with the 3 bolts.
- Torque:
- 52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf)

Install the radiator reserve tank assembly with the 3 bolts.
- Torque:
- 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf)
- NOTICE:
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Tighten the 3 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

*a | Hose |
Insert the hose to the radiator reserve tank assembly and install the reserve tank cap sub-assembly.
Engage the clamp to install the reserve hose.
16.INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.
- NOTICE:
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Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the engine assembly with transaxle horizontally.
·To prevent the oil pan from deforming, do not place any attachments under the oil pan of the engine assembly with transaxle.
Operate the engine lifter and lift the engine assembly with transaxle to the position where the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH and engine mounting insulator LH can be installed.
- CAUTION:
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Do not raise the engine assembly with transaxle more than necessary. If the engine assembly with transaxle is raised excessively, the vehicle may also be lifted up.
- NOTICE:
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Make sure that the engine assembly with transaxle is clear of all wiring and hoses.
·While raising the engine assembly with transaxle into the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the through bolt and nut.
- Torque:
- 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
- HINT:
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Tighten the through bolt while holding the nut.

Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH with the 2 bolts and nut.
- Torque:
- 52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf)
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17.TEMPORARILY INSTALL CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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18.INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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19.FULLY INSTALL CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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20.FULLY INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- HINT:
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Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Fully install the front engine mounting insulator with the through bolt and nut.
- Torque:
- 73 N*m (744 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf)
- HINT:
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Tighten the through bolt while holding the nut.
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21.FULLY INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- HINT:
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Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.
Fully install the rear engine mounting insulator with the through bolt.
- Torque:
- 95 N*m (969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf)
22.REMOVE ENGINE HANGER
23.INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt.
- Torque:
- 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
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24.INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT (for Automatic Transaxle)
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25.INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Install the flywheel housing under cover to the oil pan sub-assembly.
26.INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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27.INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD
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28.INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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29.INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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30.INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
31.CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Engage the clamp to connect the engine wire to the engine mounting bracket LH.
Connect the No. 3 engine wire to the transaxle assembly with the bolt.
- Torque:
- 25.5 N*m (260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf)
Engage the 2 claws to connect the wire harness to the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Connect the 3 wire harness connectors.
Install the 2 nuts to the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
- Torque:
- 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)
Install the No. 1 engine room relay block cover to the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Connect the ECM connector and lower the lever.
Engage the wire harness clamp.
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32.INSTALL COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY

Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, temporarily install the compressor assembly with pulley with the 2 stud bolts.
- Torque:
- 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf)
- HINT:
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Tighten the 2 stud bolts in the order shown in the illustration to temporarily install the compressor assembly with pulley.

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Nut |
Install the compressor assembly with pulley with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
- Torque:
- 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
- HINT:
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Tighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration to install the compressor assembly with pulley.
Connect the connector.
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33.INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
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34.INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT
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35.ADJUST V-RIBBED BELT
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36.INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT
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37.CONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Connect the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
- CAUTION:
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Align the fuel tube connector with the fuel pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until the retainer makes a "click" sound. If it is difficult to push the fuel tube connector in, apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the tip of the fuel pipe. After connecting, pull the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector to make sure that they are securely connected.
Engage the claw and install the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
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38.CONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE
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39.CONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE
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40.CONNECT UNION TO CONNECTOR TUBE HOSE
Connect the union to connector tube hose to the air tube and slide the clip to secure it.
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41.INSTALL OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE (for Automatic Transaxle)
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42.INSTALL INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE (for Automatic Transaxle)
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43.INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

Install the clutch release cylinder assembly and clutch tube bracket with the 4 bolts.
- Torque:
- Bolt (A) : 11.8 N*m (120 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
- Bolt (B) : 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
- Bolt (C) : 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
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44.CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control cable bracket assembly with 2 new clips (B).
Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the manual transaxle assembly with the 2 clips (A).
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45.CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
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46.CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
Connect the No. 2 radiator hose to the water inlet and slide the clip to secure it.
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47.CONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
Connect the No. 1 radiator hose to the cylinder head sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
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48.INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER
Install the battery carrier with the 4 bolts.
- Torque:
- 12.8 N*m (131 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
Connect the radiator pipe to the battery carrier with the 2 bolts.
- Torque:
- 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
Connect the 2 wire harness clamps to the battery carrier.
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49.INSTALL BATTERY
Install the battery clamp bolt to the battery carrier support.
Install the battery tray and battery to the battery carrier.

*a | Bolt |
*b | Nut |
Install the battery clamp sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.
- Torque:
- Bolt : 6.5 N*m (66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf)
- Nut : 3.5 N*m (36 kgf*cm, 31 in.*lbf)
Connect the cable to the positive (+) battery terminal with the nut.
- Torque:
- 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
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50.INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the air cleaner case sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.
- Torque:
- 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf)
Connect the wire harness clamp to the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
Install the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly to the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
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51.INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
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52.CONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE
Connect the vacuum switching valve connector.
Connect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose to the purge valve (purge VSV) and slide the clip to secure it.
53.CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the nut.
- Torque:
- 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- NOTICE:
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When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
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54.ADD ENGINE OIL
55.ADD ENGINE COOLANT
56.ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)
57.ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)
58.CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
59.INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for Automatic Transaxle)
60.ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for Manual Transaxle)
61.ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for Automatic Transaxle)
62.INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK
63.INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK
64.INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK
65.INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
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66.INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Install the engine under cover LH with the 2 bolts, 4 screws and 3 clips.
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67.INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
Install the engine under cover RH with the 3 bolts, 4 screws and 3 clips.
68.INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
69.INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
70.INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED
71.INSPECT CO/HC
72.ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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73.INSTALL NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Install the No. 2 cylinder head cover with the 4 nuts.
- Torque:
- 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf)
74.INSPECT FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ ABS)