Engine - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Capture and store any residual fluid drainage, or leakage from disconnected components or systems in appropriately marked containers. Dispose of residual fluid in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations.

1. Remove the engine cover.





2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (1).
3. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
4. Evacuate and recover the air conditioning system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
5. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair.





6. Disconnect fuel line (1) from the fuel rail inlet (2) and position aside.





7. Remove the Air Cleaner Housing (4) Air Cleaner Body - Removal.





8. Remove the Upper Intake Manifold (2) Intake Manifold - Removal.





9. Raise the vehicle.
10. Remove the 12 belly pan fasteners (1) and remove the belly pan (2).





11. Remove the Right Forward Splash Shield (2) Splash Shield - Removal.





12. Remove the Left Forward Splash Shield (2) Splash Shield - Removal.





13. Remove the Front Closeout Panel (2) Front Lower Fascia Closeout - Removal.










14. Remove the accessory drive belt (6) Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.





15. Disconnect the Exhaust Extension Pipe (1) and gasket (2) from the Cross under pipe (3).
16. Remove the Cross Under Pipe (3) Exhaust Cross under Pipe - Removal.





17. Remove the fore-aft crossmember (1)Crossmember - Removal.





18. Remove the Right Front Half Shaft assembly Half Shaft - Removal.
19. Remove the Right Maniverter Exhaust Manifold - Removal.





20. Remove the Left Maniverter (6) Exhaust Manifold - Removal.










21. If equipped, remove the PTU (5) Power Transfer Unit - Removal.





22. Remove the Front Engine Mount Bracket (2) Engine Mount Insulator - Removal.





23. Disconnect the Lower Coolant Hose (1) from the return tube (2).
24. Remove the Left Front Half Shaft Half Shaft - Removal.
25. Lower Vehicle.





26. Disconnect the engine harness PCM (1), 12-way (2), ground (3), 8-way (4) connectors.





27. Disconnect the transaxle harness PCM (1), and 6-way (2) connectors.





28. Disconnect the transaxle shifter cable (1).





29. Disconnect the transaxle cooler lines (1).





30. Disconnect the ground (3) from the side of the transaxle.





31. Disconnect the ground (3) from the front of the transaxle.





32. Disconnect the positive auxiliary battery post cable (2) and the negative battery cable from the left shock tower and position aside.





33. Disconnect the heater core supply hose (1) from the intake manifold outlet (2).





34. Disconnect the coolant reservoir overflow hose (2) from the coolant bottle (4) and position aside.





35. Disconnect the Upper Radiator hose (1) from the thermostat housing (2) and position aside.





36. Disconnect both A/C lines (1) and (2) and the harness connector from the A/C compressor (3).
37. Remove the A/C compressor (3)A/C Compressor - Removal.





38. Remove the Fan Module Cooling Fan - Removal.
39. Remove the bolt, and the engine oil dipstick tube (2).





40. Remove the power steering line retainer bolt (2).





41. Position the power steering pump (2) and reservoir aside in the engine compartment. Avoid opening the power steering system by leaving the power steering lines connected.










42. Position vehicle height to allow engine dolly 6135 and cradle 6710A with posts 6848 to be installed under vehicle.
43. Align the front right engine cradle post (2) with the Lift Point Hole in the Engine Block.
44. Align the front left engine cradle post and 8130 support bracket (1) with the lift point hole in the engine block.










45. Install 10107-1 Support Bracket (2) in the engine block, and align the left rear engine cradle post with the hole in the support bracket.
46. Install 10107-2 Support Bracket (1) in the engine block, and align the right rear engine cradle post with the hole in the support bracket.










47. Install safety straps (1) so that they securely hold the powertrain assembly in the engine cradle. Tighten the fasteners at the base of each engine cradle post, and verify that the engine cradle posts are fully engaged in the lifting points.
48. Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and transmission ONLY is on the cradle.





49. Remove the left side engine mount bolts (2).





50. Remove the right side engine mount bolts (1).
51. Slowly raise vehicle in short length spans. Inspect at each interval for potential engine or transaxle contact to vehicle components. Move the cradle/dolly fixture as necessary to allow for removal clearance.