Removal Procedure
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
3. Evacuate and recover the Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant, if equipped. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating and Air Conditioning.
4. Raise the hood to the servicing position. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body and Frame.
5. Remove the upper and the lower radiator hoses from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet in Cooling System.
6. Remove the air cleaner duct from the engine. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
7. Remove the A/C condenser mounting bolts, if equipped. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
8. Remove the upper radiator support and the radiator from the vehicle. Remove the following from body front end.
^ Remove grille
^ Remove front bumper bolts and bumper
^ Remove hood latch cable from hood latch assembly
^ Disconnect engine vent hose from radiator
^ Disconnect engine surge tank hose from radiator
^ Remove engine oil cooler lines from radiator
^ Remove transmission oil cooler lines from radiator
^ Remove radiator mounting bolts and radiator
^ Remove lines from auxiliary transmission cooler
^ Remove power steering cooler retaining bolts
^ Remove hood latch assembly bolts and bracket assembly
^ Remove left front fender diagonal brace from upper radiator support
^ Remove upper radiator support bolts and support
^ Disconnect A/C lines from condenser
^ Remove A/C lines from compressor and position aside
^ Remove A/C compressor
Refer to Radiator Support Replacement (General) in Body and Frame.
9. Remove the A/C pressure hose from the A/C compressor, if equipped. Set the A/C pressure hose aside. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
10. Remove the coolant hose from the throttle body.
11. Remove both of the heater hoses from the engine and the cowl. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
12. Remove the engine sight shield from the intake manifold.
13. Remove the accelerator control cable mounting bracket from the intake manifold.
CAUTION: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.
14. Remove the accelerator control cable and the cruise control cable, if equipped, from the throttle shaft. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Powertrain Management.
15. Open the large electrical harness retainer. Remove one 10 mm nut in order to release the engine harness from the intake manifold.
16. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
^ The eight injector connectors
^ The Idle Air Control (IAC) motor
^ The Throttle Position (TP) sensor
^ The Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister purge solenoid
^ The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
^ The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
^ The ground splice at the rear of the right side of the block
^ The ground splice and the ground strap at the rear of the left side of the block
^ The Coolant Temperature (CTS) sensor
^ The oil pressure sensor/switch
^ The A/C compressor clutch, if equipped
^ The electrical connector from intake and disconnect from harness
^ Junction block bracket from generator bracket
17. Set the electrical harness aside.
18. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge solenoid vent tube from the solenoid by squeezing the retainer, then release the tube from the solenoid. Refer to EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement in Powertrain Management.
19. Remove the battery negative cable from the engine block.
20. Remove the drive belt.
21. Generator Replacement in Starting and Charging.
22. Remove the generator mounting bracket from the engine using the following steps:
^ Remove the bolts holding the generator mounting bracket to the cylinder head and block.
^ Remove the bolt behind the power steering pump to engine block.
^ Remove the generator mounting bracket.
23. Position the bracket aside.
24. Disconnect the fuel pipes from the engine. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) in Powertrain Management.
25. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
26. Remove the steering linkage under body shield, if equipped.
27. Remove the engine oil pan under body shield, if equipped.
28. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change.
29. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
30. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the following components:
^ The Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
^ The engine oil level sensor
^ The A/C pressure switch, if equipped
^ The block heater, if equipped
^ The wiring harness to oil pan
^ Unrout wiring from lower engine area
31. Remove the exhaust pipes from the exhaust manifolds. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Exhaust System.
32. Remove the transmission cooler pipe retainer from the right side of the engine block, if equipped.
33. Remove the torque converter shield from the engine.
34. Remove the torque converter bolts.
35. Remove the nut and the transmission oil level indicator tube from the bellhousing stud.
36. Remove the lower bellhousing studs from the engine. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Transmission and Drivetrain
37. Lower the vehicle.
38. Remove remaining bellhousing bolts.
39. Position the engine electrical harness aside.
40. Remove ignition coil(s) (as required) for the proper fit of the J 41798 before lifting the engine. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement in Powertrain Management.
41. Install the J 41798 engine lift brackets to the cylinder heads.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
42. Tighten the engine lift bracket bolts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
43. Install a lifting device onto the J 41798 engine lift brackets.
44. Install floor jack or stands to transmission for support.
45. Remove the engine mount bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (Front Engine Mount).
NOTICE: Use care while moving the engine assembly in order to avoid breaking the MAP sensor locating tabs. Broken MAP sensor tabs may result in decreased engine performance.
46. Remove the engine from the vehicle.