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Engine - Removal






REMOVAL





1. Release fuel rail pressure Service and Repair then disconnect the fuel supply quick connect fitting at the fuel rail Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the battery negative and positive cables.
3. Disconnect two ground straps from the lower left hand side and one ground strap from the lower right hand side of the engine.
4. Remove the through bolt retaining nut and bolt (3) from both the left and right side engine mounts.
5. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (1).





6. Remove exhaust crossover pipe from exhaust manifolds.
7. Remove the pinion bracket.
8. Remove structural cover Structural Dust Cover - Removal.





9. Remove starter (4) Starter - Removal.





10. Drain cooling system Service and Repair.
11. Remove torque converter bolts (3) (Automatic Transmission Only).





12. Remove transmission to engine mounting bolts (3).
13. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable from the block heater, if equipped.
14. Lower vehicle.
15. Remove throttle body resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
16. Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.





17. Disconnect tube from both the left and right side crankcase breathers (1). Remove breathers.





18. Evacuate A/C system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
19. Remove A/C compressor (2) A/C Compressor - Removal.





20. Remove shroud, fan assembly accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
21. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at the radiator.
22. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
23. Remove radiator Engine Cooling Radiator - Removal , A/C condenser A/C Condenser - Removal and transmission oil cooler.
24. Remove generator (3) Generator - Removal.





25. Disconnect the two heater hoses from the timing chain cover and heater core.
26. Unclip (2) and remove heater hoses (1) and tubes from the intake manifold.





27. Disconnect engine harness at the following points :
- Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (4)
- Fuel Injectors
- Throttle Position (TPS) Switch (2)
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor (3)
- Engine Oil Pressure Switch
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
- Coil connectors

28. Disconnect the vacuum lines at the throttle body and intake manifold.
29. Remove power steering pump and position out of the way.





30. Remove the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.
31. Install Engine Lift Plate 10101 in place of the intake manifold.





32. Disconnect body ground strap (3) at the right side cowl.





33. Disconnect body ground strap (2) at the left side cowl.

NOTE: It will be necessary to support the transmission in order to remove the engine.

34. Position a suitable jack under the transmission.
35. Remove engine from the vehicle.