Engine - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove the strut tower support (1).
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 and positive cables.
4. Disconnect two ground straps from the lower left hand side and one ground strap from the lower right hand side of the engine.





5. Remove the through bolt retaining nut and bolt (3) from both the left and right side engine mounts.





6. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (1).





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





9. Remove starter (4) Starter - Removal.





10. Drain cooling system Service and Repair.
11. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove torque converter bolts (3).





12. Remove bellhousing bolts (3).
13. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable from the block heater, if equipped.
14. Lower vehicle.





15. Discharge A/C system Refrigerant System Recovery.
16. Remove A/C compressor (2) A/C Compressor - Removal.





17. Remove shroud, fan assembly Viscous Radiator Fan Clutch - Removal and accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
18. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at the radiator.
19. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
20. Remove radiator Engine Cooling Radiator - Removal , A/C condenser A/C Condenser - Removal and transmission oil cooler.
21. Remove generator (3) Generator - Removal.
22. Remove power steering pump and position out of the way.





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





24. Disconnect body ground strap (2) at the left side cowl.
25. Remove intake manifold.





26. Install engine lifting plate 10101 (1).

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

27. Position a suitable jack under the transmission.
28. Remove engine from the vehicle.