Engine - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable (3).
3. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
4. Secure the steering wheel in the center position.
5. Evacuate and recover the air conditioning [1][2]Capacity Specifications.




6. Disconnect the CCV hose at the left cylinder head cover.
7. Remove the air cleaner cover and housing Air Cleaner Housing - Removal.
8. Disconnect the ETC connector (1) from the throttle body.
9. Disconnect the cruise control and power brake booster vacuum hoses and set aside.
10. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing and the lower radiator hose from the radiator Radiator - Removal.
11. Disconnect the heater hoses and coolant reservoir hose from the intake manifold.




12. Disconnect the transmission controller and transmission sensor wire harness connectors (1,2,3,4).
13. Disconnect the brake controller wire harness connector.
14. Disconnect the transmission shift cable, remove the cable from the bracket and set the cable aside.

NOTE: Capture and store any fluid spillage in appropriately marked containers.

15. Disconnect the transmission lines using special tool # 8875.
16. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.




17. Disconnect the fuel line from fuel rail.
18. Disconnect the EVAP hose from the throttle body.
19. Disconnect the throttle position (TP), idle air control (IAC) motor, oxygen (HO2), cam position (CMP), manifold absolute pressure (MAP) and the two engine wiring harness connectors. Free the harness from the cover studs and set harness aside.
20. Disconnect the purge solenoid harness connector.
21. Remove engine wiring harness retainer from left cylinder head cover and oil level indicator tube.
22. Disconnect the A/C electrical connector, and both A/C lines from the compressor. Cover and seal all openings of hoses and compressor.




23. Disconnect the oil pressure sending unit (OPS).
24. Disconnect the coolant hose at the engine oil cooler.
25. Raise and support the vehicle.
26. Remove the front wheels (1).
27. Remove the front fascia.
28. Disconnect the starter wiring and push pin.
29. Remove the flex plate inspection cover.
30. Rotate the engine at the crankshaft pulley bolt and remove the torque converter bolts.




31. Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor and remove the exhaust system (4).




32. Separate the steering column intermediate shaft (2) from the steering gear using special tool # 6831-A.
33. Disconnect the knock sensor wiring harness connector and remove the crankshaft sensor.
34. Disconnect the in block heater (if equipped).




35. Disconnect the left wheel speed sensor (5)and sensor harness push pin from the body, and set the harness aside.
36. Disconnect the left upper stabilizer link (12).
37. Disconnect the left strut to steering knuckle bolts (11) and separate the union.
38. Disconnect the right wheel speed sensor and sensor harness push pin from the body, and set the harness aside.
39. Disconnect the right upper stabilizer link.
40. Disconnect the right strut to steering knuckle bolts and separate the union.
41. Disconnect the engine harness ground at the transmission.
42. Disconnect the rear transmission mount from the body.




43. Set up and adjust the cradle support fixture arms (2).




44. Set up and adjust the cradle support fixture arms and dowels (3), then paint mark the cradle to body location at all four cradle bolt positions (3).

CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY the total vehicle weight on the cradle support fixture.

45. Lower the front cradle onto the fixture (4), and remove all four front cradle mount bolts.

NOTE: Use a brake pedal prop rod and depress the brake pedal to prevent excessive brake fluid loss when the brake system is open.

46. Disconnect both front brake lines at the brake controller and route aside.




47. Disconnect the right front engine mount (3).




48. Remove the left powertrain torque strut (1) to frame bracket bolt.

CAUTION: While slowly separating the body from the cradle assembly, constant checks must be performed to assure proper positioning and that no damage occurs during separation.

49. Carefully raise the vehicle off of the engine and cradle assembly.
50. Connect engine lift bracket, special tool # 8534-8 to the left cylinder head and # 8534-7 to the right cylinder head.
51. Separate the engine and transmission from the cradle using the lift brackets.
52. Separate the transmission from the engine.