06YarisRS's 2ZR-FE Swap 5-Door Hatchback (Automatic Transmission)

[tmontague]

Tom is correct about leaving the trans in the car while swapping the engine. I removed my whole trans w/ the motor because I was replacing the clutch and flywheel.

That said putting the 2zr back into the engine bay and lining up the main shaft to the engine would be a huge pita compared to easily doing it off the car.

Imho I actually think it is quicker to pull them both together, reassemble w/ the 2zr and slide them both back in together. When the front of the car is off there is a ton of room to remove the trans and engine.

Ultimately you will have to decide what works best for you but the 2zr block is a direct bolt on including the starter