Engine Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove air cleaner duct.
3. Remove hood.
4. Remove serpentine belt. Refer to Drive Belt / Service and Repair. Service and Repair
5. Disconnect air conditioning compressor from bracket and lay aside.
6. Drain radiator.
7. Remove lower radiator hose.
8. Remove upper radiator hose and coolant recovery hose.
9. Remove heater hoses at coolant pump and valve.
10. Disconnect throttle linkage, including cruise control detent cable. Refer to Components / Accelerator Controls, Engine Compartment under Throttle Cable/Linkage. Locations
11. Remove vacuum brake booster line.
12. Remove distributor cap and lay wiring aside.
13. Disconnect necessary wires and hoses. Refer to Vehicle / Locations / Connectors / Pictorial Views for harness locations. Locations
14. Remove power steering pump (if equipped) and lay aside.
15. Raise vehicle.
16. Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines at oil pan clips.
17. Disconnect exhaust crossover pipe at exhaust manifold.
18. Remove dust cover.
19. Remove converter bolts.
20. Disconnect starter wires.
21. Remove bell housing bolts.
22. Remove motor mount through-bolts. Refer to Engine Mount / Locations. LocationsRefer to Engine Mount / Service and Repair. Engine Mount
23. Lower vehicle.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, always relieve fuel system pressure prior to disconnecting fuel system components.

24. Disconnect fuel lines. Refer to Fuel System Pressure Relief Procedure for fuel pressure bleed procedure. Service and Repair
For additional precautions and replacement procedures or locations refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction. Fuel Delivery and Air Induction
25. Support transmission.
26. Connect engine lifting device.
27. Remove engine. Include removing wire from bracket at rear left of engine.