I'm getting ready to replace my 2001 Accent engine.What is the best way to remove the engine...from the top or bottom of the car. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

From the HyundaiUSA Service Site: http://www.hmaservice.com/

ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL[/align]
1. Remove the battery.[/align]


Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly and hoist brackets are attached to the correct position on the engine.[/align]

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surface.[/align]

2.Detach the air cleaner.[/align]


3.Disconnect the backup lamp and engine harness connectors.[/align]



4.Disconnect the engine ground.[/align]



5.Disconnect the alternator connector.[/align]



6.Disconnect the connectors for the rear Oxygen sensor harness and the ignition coil harness.[/align]



7.Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor and No.1 TDC sensor connector.[/align]



8.Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.[/align]



9.Remove the main fuel line and the return and vapor hoses form the engine side.[/align]



To reduce the residual pressure in the hoses, refer to Group Fuel System "Fuel filter replacement."[/align

]10.For vehicles with automatic transaxles, disconnect transaxle oil cooler hoses.[/align]


When disconnecting the hoses, make identification marks to avoid making mistakes when reconnecting them.[/align]
Be caurful not to spill oil or fluid from hoses, plug the openings to prevent foreign material from entering.[/align]

11.Drain the engine coolant from the radiator.[/align]



12.Disconnect the radiator upper and lower hoses on the engine side, then remove the radiator assembly.[/align]

13.Disconnect the heater hoses (inlet and outlet) on the engine side.[/align]



14.Disconnect the accelerator cable at the engine side.[/align]

15.For vehicles with 5-speed manual transaxles, remove the clutch release cylinder.[/align]

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take the engine from the top by itself, it's easy. remove engine harness and leave transmission in the car.