With Automatic Transmission

1. Remove the battery.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove the upper crossmember and top core support.
4. Remove the transmission oil cooler.
5. Discharge the air conditioning system, if equipped. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
6. Remove the serpentine belt.
7. Remove the A/C compressor with the lines attached. Set aside.
8. If equipped, remove the condenser.
9. Remove the washer bottle.
10. Disconnect the top radiator hose.
11. Remove the fan.
12. Remove the fan shroud.
13. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
14. Remove radiator. Refer to Cooling System.
15. Remove the generator with the wire connections. Refer to Starting and Charging.
16. Remove the air cleaner box.
17. Disconnect the throttle linkage.
18. Remove throttle body.
19. Remove the intake manifold.
20. Remove the distributor cap and wiring.
21. Disconnect the heater hoses.
22. Disconnect the power steering hoses, if equipped.
23. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines.
24. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Refer to Powertrain Management.
25. Disconnect the fuel lines.
26. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
27. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
28. Remove engine front mount thru-bolt nuts.
29. Remove the transmission cooler line brackets from oil pan.
30. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold.
31. Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter motor. Refer to Starting and Charging.
32. Remove the dust shield and transmission cover.
33. Refer to Transmissions and Drivetrain for transmission removal.
34. Remove the prop shaft. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
35. Lower the vehicle.
36. Install a jack stand under the automatic transmission.

CAUTION: DO NOT lift the engine by the intake manifold.

37. Install an engine lifting fixture.
38. Remove engine from vehicle and install engine assembly on a repair stand.