Engine Removal

Engine Replacement

Tools Required
* J41427 Engine Lift Brackets

Removal Procedure







1. Raise the hood to the service position, perform the following:
1.1. Remove the hood hinge bolts (1).
1.2. Raise the hood until vertical.
1.3. Install the hood hinge bolts until snug in the service position (2).

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the fuel pipes/hoses.
5. Remove the lower fan shroud.
6. Remove the drive belt.
7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Vehicle Lifting







8. If equipped, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate.
9. If equipped, remove the engine shield.
10. Remove the starter.







11. Remove the transmission cover.







12. Remove the positive battery cable clip bolt (2).
13. Remove the catalytic converter.







14. Remove the battery cable bracket bolts.








15. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector (7).
16. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (5) and remove the harness from the retainer clip.
17. Remove the ground bolt (3) holding the negative battery cable (6) and ground cable (4) to the engine.







18. If equipped, remove the torque converter bolts.
19. Remove the transmission bolts.
20. Lower the vehicle.







21. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp.
22. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.







23. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamps.
24. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the surge tank.
25. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump.







26. If equipped, disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle lever.
27. If equipped, remove the cruise control cable from the accelerator control cable bracket.







28. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.







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.

29. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator control cable bracket.








30. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.







31. Remove the accelerator control cable bracket nuts.
32. Remove the accelerator control cable bracket with the cables attached, from the throttle body.
33. Reposition and secure the bracket and cable out of the way.
34. If equipped, remove the air conditioning (A/C) hoses.







35. Disconnect the following electrical connectors
- A/C pressure switch (4), if equipped
- A/C compressor clutch (1), if equipped


36. Remove the positive cable nut and cable from the generator.







37. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Throttle Position (TP) sensor (1)
- Idle Air Control (IAC) motor (2)
- Control port injector module (3)
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (5)


38. Remove the engine wiring harness clip bolt (4).







39. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve (1)
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor (2)







40. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Ignition coil (1)
- Ignition coil driver (2)
- Generator (3)


41. Remove the engine wiring harness ground nut and ground wire (4) from the rear of the right cylinder head.







42. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Knock sensor (1)
- Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (2)
- Fuel pump/oil pressure sensor (3)
- Distributor (2)


43. Remove the harness ground bolt.
44. Reposition the harness ground (4) and ground strap (5)







45. Remove the engine wiring harness bracket nuts.
46. Remove the engine wiring harness bracket from the studs.







47. Remove the junction block bracket bolt.
48. Reposition the bracket and wiring harness aside.







49. Remove the engine wiring harness rear bracket nut at the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
50. Remove the stud holding the engine wiring harness bracket.
51. Reposition the engine wiring harness with the bracket aside.
52. Remove the heater hoses.
53. Remove the distributor cap.







54. Disconnect the EVAP canister harness from the purge solenoid valve.







55. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose from the vacuum fitting.







56. Loosen the Power Steering (P/S) pump rear bracket nut.
57. Remove the P/S pump rear bracket front nut.
58. Remove the bolts and the nut for the P/S pump bracket.
59. Leave the A/C compressor, if equipped, and the P/S pump on the bracket.
60. Slide the P/S pump bracket forward off the stud and set aside.
61. Remove the thermostat and water outlet.







62. Remove the left front and right rear intake manifold lower bolts.
63. Install J41427 to the left front and right rear intake manifold bolts using the following procedure:
63.1. Install the J41427 marked RIGHT REAR.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice


63.2. Install the lift bracket bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
63.3. Install the J41427 marked LEFT FRONT with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.
63.4 Install the lift bracket bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

64. Install a suitable lifting devise to the engine lift brackets.







65. Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket nuts.
66. Support the transmission with a suitable floor jack.
67. Remove the engine.