Engine Removal

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Hood.
2. Battery leads at battery.
3. Depressurize fuel lines.
4. Drain coolant and engine oil.
5. Strut tower cross brace.
6. Windshield washer, radiator and heater supply hoses.
7. Wiring to starter.
8. Main wiring harness to engine and battery harness connectors located near relay center.
9. Drive belt(s).
10. Power steering pump and set aside.
11. Air flow duct and air cleaner.
12. Throttle cable from throttle linkage mounting bracket, and other applicable cables.
13. Wiring harness connector from:
- Mat Sensor.
- Throttle position sensor.
- Idle air control valve.
- Oxygen sensor.
14. Ignition coil assembly ground strap from fender inner panel attaching screws.
15. Fuel feed and return lines from fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator.
16. Emission control canister hoses from throttle body connections.
17. Brake booster and heater control hoses from engine vacuum connections.
18. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
19. Exhaust pipe from right manifold.
20. Vacuum hoses at cruise control, servo assembly.
21. Attach a suitable lifting hook and chain to engine lifting brackets, raise engine slightly to take weight off mounts.
22. Air conditioning compressor and tie back compressor away from engine.
23. Engine oil cooler lines if so equipped.
24. Front engine mount.
25. Right front engine to transaxle bracket.
26. Support transaxle and remove engine to transaxle bolts.
27. Flywheel cover.
28. Torque converter to flywheel bolts.
- Use a scribe to mark flywheel to torque converter relationship to assure proper reassembly.
29. Separate engine from transaxle and raise engine.