Engine - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Remove the hood Hood - Removal.
2. Remove the oil fill cap (1).
3. Remove the engine cover (2).





4. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
5. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2).
6. Remove the air cleaner and resonator assembly Air Cleaner Body - Removal.





7. Remove the cowl panel cover (2) Cowl Panel Cover - Removal.






NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the hoses from the power steering pump, for power steering pump removal.

8. Remove the serpentine belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
9. Remove the power steering pump (1) and position aside Power Steering Pump - Removal.






CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness and/or sensor.

10. Disconnect the left upstream 02 sensor electrical connector (1).





11. Disconnect the right upstream 02 sensor electrical connector (1).
12. Raise and support the vehicle.
13. Drain the cooling system.





14. If equipped, remove the skid plate four retaining bolts (2) and remove the skid plate (1).





15. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp (1) at the water pump.
16. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp (2) at the radiator and remove the lower radiator hose (3).





17. Remove the left catalytic converter heat shield retaining bolts (1) and remove the heat shield (2).
18. Remove both exhaust pipe/catalytic converters Catalytic Converter - Removal.





19. Remove the starter (1) Starter - Removal.

NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the refrigerant lines for A/C compressor removal.

20. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine block and position aside A/C Compressor - Removal.




Left side shown, right side similar.
21. Remove both engine mount (1) retaining nuts (2).
22. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainer at the oil pan.





23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Remove the upper radiator hose clamp (1) at the thermostat housing and remove hose.
25. Remove the upper radiator hose retainer (2) at the fan shroud and position the radiator hose aside.





26. Remove both heater hose clamps (1).
27. Remove both heater hoses (2) and position aside.





28. Remove the cooling fan module (1) Cooling Fan - Removal.
29. Remove the generator Generator - Removal.





30. Remove the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.

NOTE: The engine must be at room temperature before removing the oil control valve.

31. Disconnect the oil control valve electrical connector (1).
32. Remove the oil control valve retaining bolt (2).
33. Rotate the oil control valve (3) to break the seal then pull the oil control valve straight out.






NOTE: Do not use air tools to install the Engine Lift Fixture.

34. Install the Engine Lift Fixture (1).
35. Securely tighten lifting fixture mounting bolts (2).

36. Raise and support the vehicle.




37. Remove the structural dust cover retaining bolts (1).
38. Remove the structural dust cover (2).





39. Remove the flexplate-to-torque converter retaining bolts (1).




4x4 rear engine mount isolator shown, 4x2 rear engine mount isolator similar.
40. Loosen but do not remove the rear engine mount isolator retaining bolts (1).
41. Using a suitable transmission hydraulic jack, slightly raise the transmission and support the front of the transmission using a block of wood between the transmission and engine cradle crossmember.
42. Remove the transmission hydraulic jack.





43. Remove the transmission bell housing to engine block bolts (2).
44. Lower the vehicle.





45. Disconnect all remaining left and right engine harness electrical connectors and position the harness over to the right side of vehicle.
46. Connect a suitable engine lifting devise to the Engine Lift Fixture (1).
47. Separate the engine from the transmission (3) and remove the engine from the vehicle.






CAUTION: Do not allow the engine to rest on the oil pan, the composite oil pan will not support the weight of the engine, damage to the oil pan and/or engine assembly may occur.

48. Place the engine on a suitable engine stand.