Engine Removal
TOOL REQUIRED^ J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture
^ J 23742 Ball Joint Separator
^ J 34730-250 Fuel Pressure Gauge
^ J 36018 Belt Tension Gauge
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove drain and recover coolant. See Cooling System.
3. Recover the refrigerant if equipped with A/C. See Heating and Air Conditioning.
4. Remove the left sound insulator.
5. Disconnect the clutch push rod from the pedal assembly (manual transmission only).
6. Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
7. Disconnect the radiator inlet (upper) hose.
8. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
9. Remove the coolant fan. See Cooling System.
10. Remove the compressor/condenser hose assembly at the compressor and discard the O-rings, if the vehicle is A/C equipped. See Heating and Air Conditioning.
11. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the front of the engine.
12. Remove the following electrical connections:
^ The generator
^ The A/C compressor, if equipped
^ The injector harness
^ The intake air control and throttle position sensor at the throttle body
^ The manifold absolute pressure sensor
^ The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor
^ The EVAP Canister Purge solenoid
^ The starter solenoid
^ The ground connections
^ The negative battery cable from the transmission
^ The Electronic Ignition Coil and Module assembly
^ The two Engine Coolant Temperature sensors
^ The Oil Pressure sensor/switch
^ The 02S (Oxygen sensor)
^ The Crankshaft Position sensor
^ The back up Lamp switch and position the harness aside
^ The camshaft position sensor
13. Remove the power brake vacuum hose from the throttle body.
14. Remove the throttle cable.
15. Remove the throttle cable bracket.
16. Remove the power steering bolts.
17. Remove the power steering pump. Position the pump aside with the lines attached.
WARNING: Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. After relieving the system pressure, a small amount of fuel may be released when servicing the fuel lines or connections. In order to reduce the chance of personal injury, cover the regulator and the fuel line fittings with a shop towel before disconnecting. This will catch any fuel that may leak out Place the towel in an approved container when the disconnection is complete.
18. Disconnect the fuel lines. See Powertrain Management.
19. Disconnect the shift cables. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
20. Disconnect the clutch actuator line. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
21. Remove the exhaust manifold. See Exhaust System.
22. Remove the heat shield.
23. Disconnect the radiator outlet (lower) hose from the radiator.
24. Install the engine support fixture.
25. Remove the one bolt attaching the coolant recovery tank. Position the tank aside with the hoses connected.
26. Remove the engine mount assembly.
27. Raise and support the vehicle.
28. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies.
29. Remove the right splash shield.
30. Remove the following electrical connections:
^ The VSS
^ The knock sensor
^ The starter solenoid
^ Both of the front ABS wheel speed sensors
31. Remove the engine mount strut.
32. Remove the transmission mount. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
33. Separate the ball joints from the steering knuckles. See Steering and Suspension.
34. Remove the suspension supports and the stabilizer shaft as an assembly. See Steering and Suspension.
35. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the radiator outlet pipe.
36. Remove the axle shaft from the transmission and intermediate shaft (manual transmission only). Position the axle shaft aside. See Steering and Suspension.
37. Remove the flex plate housing cover.
38. Position suitable support below the engine and lower the car into the support.
39. Mark the threads on the support fixture hooks in order to duplicate the setting when reinstalling the engine.
40. Remove the engine support fixture J-hooks.
41. Raise and support the vehicle slowly off of the engine and transmission assembly. It may be necessary to move the engine/transmission assembly rearward in order to clear the intake manifold.
42. Separate the engine from the transmission.