Engine - Removal

REMOVAL - ENGINE





1. Remove the cowl grille (4), and the cross-bar beam. Cowl Panel Cover - Removal
2. Release fuel rail pressure Service and Repair then disconnect the fuel supply quick connect fitting at the fuel rail Service and Repair.




3. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
4. Remove air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove fan shroud with viscous fan assembly.
6. Remove drive belt (2).




7. Remove A/C compressor (2) and secure away from engine.




8. Remove generator (3) and secure away from engine.

NOTE: Do NOT remove the phenolic pulley from the P/S pump. It is not required for P/S pump removal.

9. Remove power steering pump with lines attached and secure away from engine.
10. Drain cooling system.
11. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine.
12. Disconnect heater hoses from heater core and remove hose assembly.
13. Remove upper radiator hose from engine.
14. Remove lower radiator hose from engine.
15. Remove radiator/cooling module assembly.
16. Disconnect the engine to body ground straps at the left side of cowl.




17. Disconnect the engine wiring harness at the following points:
- Fuel Injectors
- Engine Oil Pressure Switch
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
- Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
- Electronic Throttle Control (2)
- Crankshaft Position Sensor





18. Remove spark plug wires (3) from ignition coils (1).
19. Remove the vacuum hose for the power brake booster.
20. Disconnect knock sensors.
21. Remove engine oil dipstick tube.
22. Remove ignition coils (1) and manifold retaining bolts.
23. Remove intake manifold.

NOTE: Use the fasteners provided with the engine lift plate, do not use the ignition coil fasteners to mount the lift plate.

24. Install Engine Lifting plate Special Tool # and snug tighten bolts provided with tool.




25. Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring.
26. Disconnect crankshaft postion sensor.
27. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable, if equipped.
28. Disconnect the front propshaft at the front differential and secure out of way.

NOTE: It is necessary to disconnect the front propshaft for access to the starter and left side exhaust flange.

29. Remove the starter (2).




30. Remove the ground strap from the right (3) side of the cowl.




31. Remove the ground strap from the left (2) side of the cowl.




32. Remove the axle isolator bracket (2).




33. Remove the structural cover.
34. Disconnect the right and left exhaust pipes at the manifolds and from the crossover, and remove from the vehicle.

NOTE: The exhaust clamps at the manifolds cannot be reused. New clamps must be used or leaks may occur.





35. Remove torque convertor bolts (3), and mark location for reassembly.




36. Remove transmission bellhousing to engine bolts (3).




37. Remove left and right engine mount thru bolts (3).
38. Lower the vehicle.
39. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
40. Connect a suitable engine hoist to the engine lift plate.
41. Remove engine from vehicle.