Engine Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair
3. Remove the air cleaner duct. Refer to Powertrain Management.
4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System.
5. Disconnect the radiator hoses from the engine. Refer to Cooling System.
6. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Cooling System.
7. Remove the engine mount struts.

NOTE: Relief the fuel pressure. Refer to Powertrain Management.

8. Remove the fuel lines. Refer to Powertrain Management.
9. Remove the engine wiring harness connectors.
10. Remove the brake booster hose. Refer to Powertrain Management.
11. Remove the vacuum lines from the engine. Refer to Powertrain Management.
12. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector lever cable. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
13. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
14. Drain the engine oil.
15. Remove the wiring harness grounds.
16. Remove the three-way catalytic converter exhaust pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust System.
17. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
18. Remove the inner fender splash shield. Refer to Body and Frame.
19. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
20. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
21. Remove the lower ball joints from the knuckles. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
22. Remove the transaxle cooler lines and bracket from the transaxle. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
23. Disconnect the drive axles from the transaxle. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
24. Secure the drive axles to the steering knuckle/struts.

WARNING: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in an accident and possible personal injury.

25. Remove the pinch bolt/screw at the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Steering Column.
26. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
27. Support the engine/transaxle/frame with the transaxle table.
28. Remove the frame-to-body bolts/screws. Refer to Body and Frame.
29. Lower the engine/transaxle/frame from the vehicle.
30. Remove the engine from the transaxle/frame to engine stand.