Table of contents: General description of work ↓ Preparatory work ↓ Engine bay ↓ Under the car ↓ Removal ↓ Disconnection ↓
Attention.
- Place the vehicle on a horizontal, hard surface.
- Place chocks in front and behind the rear wheels of the vehicle.
- Install the rigging eyes described in the spare parts catalog if not supplied with the vehicle.
- Strictly follow the instructions in this manual. Avoid actions not specified in this manual.
- Do not start work until the cooling system and exhaust system have cooled down completely.
- When working outside the engine compartment, observe the precautions described in the appropriate chapter for the component or system in that area.
- To lift the vehicle, use only the designated lifting points.
- To lift the vehicle, use a two-point or full-support lift. If for some reason you have to use a regular jack, you must install support stands under the vehicle before starting work.
General description of work
Remove the engine and gearbox assembly downwards from the vehicle. Disconnect the engine and gearbox.
Preparatory work
Remove the following parts:
- Battery ground cable.
- Protective engine sump.
- Right side mudguard cover.
- Left and right front wheels.
- Right headlight and assembly.
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Engine bay
1. Drain the coolant from the engine.
Caution: Drain the coolant only after the engine has cooled down.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the air filter housing and air intake (see chapter "Intake and exhaust system").
4. Remove the upper radiator hose (see chapter "Cooling system").
5. Remove the expansion tank with hoses (see chapter "Cooling system").
6. Remove the fuel supply and return lines.
7. Remove the vacuum hose.
8. Remove the turbocharger air duct.
9. Disconnect the heater hoses.
10. Disconnect the engine compartment electrical wiring from the engine side and move it to the side to make work easier.
11. Disconnect the electrical wiring and clutch hose from the gearbox side.
12. Disconnect the drain hose from the gearbox side.
13. Disconnect the gear selection and shift cables.
14. Loosen the wire bracket.
15. Disconnect all vacuum hoses from the body side and air hoses from the engine side.
16. Disconnect the fuel supply and return hoses and plug them to prevent fuel leakage.
Under the car
1. Remove the cotter pin and unscrew the drive shaft lock nut.
2. Remove the ABS sensor from the brake caliper.
3. Unscrew the lower bolts of the rack.
4. Remove the right and left drive shafts.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt.
6. Remove the air conditioning compressor from the engine without disconnecting the pipes from it, tie the compressor to the body using a rope or wire to remove and relieve the hoses connected to the compressor.
7. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
8. Remove the rear engine mounting bracket.
Removal
1. Install the engine lifting eye (1) at the front right of the cylinder head and the lifting eye (2) at the rear left of the cylinder head.
2. Using a trolley with a mechanical lifting mechanism or similar device, securely support the engine with gearbox from below.
Note: Place a wooden block or something similar on the jack as a support surface and secure it in a completely stable position.
3. Loosen the engine mounting bolts on the left and right.
4. Remove the engine and gearbox assembly downwards from the vehicle, carefully lowering the support trolley.
Attention.
- During operation, make sure that no engine parts come into contact with the vehicle body.
- Beforehand, and then while lowering the engine, make sure that all wire connectors are disconnected.
- During the process of removing the engine, take all possible measures to ensure the stability of the vehicle, the center of gravity of which is shifting at this time.
- If necessary, support the vehicle with a jack or something similar at the rear.
Disconnection
Caution: During operation, securely support the engine by placing a wooden block under the engine and gearbox oil pans, and hang the engine on a garage winch.
1. Remove the starter.
2. Disconnect the engine and gearbox.
3. After lifting the engine with a winch, disconnect it from the gearbox.