Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Engine Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the hood panel. See Body and Frame.
3. Remove the air cleaner duct. See Powertrain Management.
4. Remove the engine mount struts.
5. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket.
6. Disconnect engine wiring harness connectors from the engine components, the engine sensors and the engine grounds. See Powertrain Management.
7. Remove the accelerator control and cruise control servo cables from the throttle body. See Powertrain Management.
8. Remove the accelerator control cable bracket with accelerator control and cruise control servo cables and set aside. See Powertrain Management.
9. Remove the power steering pump with lines and set aside. See Steering and Suspension.
10. Disconnect the heater outlet hose hose from the thermostat bypass pipe. See Heating and Air Conditioning.
11. Disconnect the heater inlet hose hose from the inlet pipe. See Heating and Air Conditioning.
12. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the engine. See Cooling System.
13. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the water pump. See Cooling System.
14. Disconnect the vacuum booster hose from the upper intake manifold.
15. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the engine to the body. See Powertrain Management.
16. Disconnect the fuel lines. See Powertrain Management.
17. Remove the automatic transaxle vacuum modulator pipe. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
18. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
19. Drain the engine oil.
20. Drain the engine coolant. See Cooling System.
21. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold. See Exhaust System.
22. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
23. Remove the transaxle brace. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
24. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
25. Remove the starter motor. See Starting and Charging.
26. Remove the torque converter bolts. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
27. Remove the lower engine to transaxle bolts. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
28. Lower the vehicle.
29. Remove the upper engine to transaxle bolts. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
30. Suitably support the transaxle with floor stands.
31. Attach the engine lifting device.
32. Remove the engine from the vehicle.