- Engine hoist or cherry picker.
- 14m Wrench.
- Ratchet.
- Breaker bar.
- Engine degreaser.
- Engine Oil Drain Pan.
- Oil Filter Wrench
- Funnel.
- New oil filter.
- New engine coolant.
- New spark plugs.
- New serpentine belt.
- New drive belts.
- Any Miscellaneous Gaskets or O-Rings
Instructions
STEP 1: Prepare the vehicle for repair
1. Disconnect the battery. Park your car on a level surface. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down completely. Open the hood and disconnect the battery cables using the wrench or socket set. This will prevent any accidental electrical shorts while you work.
2. Put your car on jack stands. You will be removing several heavy parts from the car, and you don’t want it crashing down on you. Jack up the front of the vehicle and place the jack stands beneath it. Be sure to follow your car’s jacking procedure.
STEP 2: Drain the Engine Fluid
1. Locate the engine drain plug. It’s usually located at the bottom of your oil pan.
*Note: For the MR2, the drain plug is located on the bottom of the engine block, towards the front of the vehicle.*
2. Use a wrench to turn the engine drain plug counter-clockwise. If it’s your first time changing the oil, you may have to use a lot of force to loosen the plug.
3. Allow the engine fluid to drain into the oil drain pan. Hold the oil drain pan under the engine as it loosens. Make sure the oil drain pan is large enough to catch all the fluid. It’s okay to let the engine fluid completely drain out.
STEP 3: REMOVE ENGINE MOUNT
1. Unbolt the front cross-member from the car. There are four 14mm bolts that hold the cross-member to the frame rails. Use the 14mm wrench to loosen and remove these bolts.
*Note: Be sure to support the engine with a jack stand or engine hoist before you remove the cross-member.*
STEP 4: DETACH STEERING COMPONENTS
1. Loosen the power steering lines. There are two power steering lines that run from the power steering pump to the steering rack. Use the wrench or socket set to loosen the banjo bolts that hold the power steering lines in place.
*Note: Be sure to catch any power steering fluid that leaks out of the lines*
2. Remove the steering column. There are four bolts that hold the steering column to the steering rack. Use the wrench or socket set to loosen and remove these bolts.
*Note: Once the bolts are removed, you can simply pull the steering column out of the way*
STEP 5: DISCONNECT WIRES
1. Disconnect the sensors and wiring from the engine. There are numerous electrical connections that need to be disconnected from the engine. Use a screwdriver or electrical connector tool to disconnect the various electrical connectors.
*Note: Be careful not to damage any of the electrical connectors*
STEP 6: REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
1. Remove the intake manifold. There are several nuts and bolts that hold the intake manifold to the engine block. Use the wrench or socket set to loosen and remove these nuts and bolts. Be sure to support the intake manifold so that it doesn’t fall.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold. There are several nuts and bolts that hold the exhaust manifold to the engine block. Use the wrench or socket set to loosen and remove these nuts and bolts. Be careful not to drop any of the nuts and bolts into the engine.
STEP 7: LIFT THE ENGINE OUT OF THE CAR
1. Attach an engine hoist or cherry picker to the engine.
2. Start lifting the engine out of the car. Raise the engine until it’s about a foot above the ground. This will give you enough room to clear the transmission.
3. Maneuver the engine out of the car. Move the engine around until you can clear it past the transmission and exhaust.
4. Lower the engine onto a pallet or another stable surface.
STEP 8: REINSTALL THE ENGINE
1. Replace the engine gasket. The engine gasket is located between the engine block and the cylinder head.
2. Install the engine. Lower the engine into the engine bay and maneuver it into place.
*Note: Be sure to align the engine mounts with the mounting holes on the transmission.*
3. Attach the engine mount. Bolt the engine mount to the engine and transmission.
*Note: Be sure to tighten the bolts securely.*
4. Replace all the parts you removed in the earlier steps.
5. Put new engine coolant into the car.
6. Check that the oil level is correct.
7. Charge the battery by connecting the battery cables.
8. Test drive your car to ensure everything is in working order.
That's it! You've successfully removed the engine on a 2000 Toyota MR2
