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ENGINE 1.3 QUADRAJET (75PS)
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3A.1.2 ENGINE – MECHANICAL
3A.1.2.1 REMOVAL OF ENGINE FROM
VEHICLE
1. Remove the Hood (Bonnet), for procedure
refers. BODY GROUP.
2. Remove the Air Filter Assembly, for procedure
refers air filter assembly – removal.
3. Disconnect the battery (Negative first).
4. Disconnect the Engine electrical harness
connector.
5. Disconnect the ECU Connectors.
6. Disconnect the heater plug control unit.
7. Disconnect the starter electrical connections.
8. Recover the AC refrigerant using a AC
Refrigerant recycler, drain the coolant.
9. Drain the Engine oil; refer ENGINE OIL
DRAIN for procedure.
10. Drain the transaxle oil, by loosening the drain
plug (1).
11. To remove the Exhaust front pipe loosen the
bolt (1) and disconnect it at the rear end and
pull it towards rear.
12. Remove the Wheels, and remove the drive
shafts. For procedure refer DRIVE SHAFT
removal and refitment.
13. Disconnect the Gear shifter cables; refer
GEAR SHAFT ER MECHANISM for
procedure.
NOTE
Make sure that before the right drive shaft is
removed, the intermediate shaft mounting bracket
is freed from engine case by removing the 3
mounting bolts (1).
14. Disconnect the Fuel return line and Fuel
delivery line.
15. Disconnect the vacuum hose from Brake
Booster.
16. Disconnect the HVAC/FATC heater pipes.