Removal

Engine Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the hood.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, remove the shift lever.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
6. Disconnect the catalytic converter from the exhaust pipe.




7. Remove the oil filter drain deflector from the brace rod, if equipped.




8. Remove the brace rods from the engine and the transmission, manual transmission only.
9. Remove the starter motor.
10. In order to gain access to the top transmission bolts, lower the rear of the transmission after removing the crossmember. The engine and transmission will pivot on the engine mounts.
11. Remove the transmission.
- (Automatic Transmission) Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain; Automatic Transmission/Transaxle; Service and Repair
- (Manual Transmission) Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain; Manual Transmission/Transaxle; Service and Repair.
12. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.



13. Remove the right fender wheelhouse extension.
14. Remove the generator rear brace using the following procedure:
1. Remove the bolt from the rear of the generator.
2. Remove two nuts holding the brace to the engine.
3. Remove the brace from the engine.




15. Remove the bolt holding the battery negative cable to the engine.
16. Remove the bolt holding the ground wires to the engine.
17. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the left side of the engine:
- Engine oil pressure gauge sensor
- Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
- Ignition control module (ICM)
- EVAP purge canister solenoid valve
- Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
- Knock (KS) sensor




18. Remove the nut holding the engine wiring harness bracket to the rear lower intake stud.
19. Remove the bolt holding the engine wiring harness to the intake manifold.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Remove the air intake duct.
22. Remove the radiator.
23. Remove the drive belt.

Important: Do not evacuate the A/C system.

24. Remove the air conditioning compressor, if equipped, and set it aside.
25. Remove the power steering pump and set it aside.
26. Disconnect both heater hoses from the heater core.




27. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose.

Caution: To help avoid potential personal injury or potential damage to the vehicle due to possible cable damage during service, replace the existing accelerator control cable with a NEW cable when removing or replacing the engine. Position the cruise control cable out of the way to ensure it is not damaged while removing or installing the engine. Do not bend the cruise control cable and cause a kink at the bend. Do not position the cruise control cable where the technician may lean or pry against the cable and cause damage to the cable.

28. Disconnect the accelerator control cable and the cruise control cable, if equipped.

Right Rear Harness Routing:

29. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
30. Disconnect the 12 volt supply from the mega fuse. Leave the battery positive cable on the engine.
31. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the top of the engine:
- Fuel injector harness
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
- Idle air control (IAC) motor
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
- Throttle position (TP) sensor
32. Disconnect the engine block heater, if equipped.




33. Disconnect the electrical connection from the generator.
34. Disconnect the generator output wire from the generator.
35. Move the engine wiring harnesses aside.
36. Disconnect the fuel pipes from the fuel rail. Refer to Powertrain Management; Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.




37. Install a suitable engine lifting device to the engine lift brackets.




38. Remove the left side engine mount through-bolt.




39. Remove the right side engine mount through-bolt.
40. Remove the engine from the vehicle.