Removal

1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure.
2. Disconnect battery and remove air cleaner and hoses.
3. Drain cooling system.
4. Discharge Air Conditioning System.
5. Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines and plug, if equipped.
6. Remove cooling module assembly (radiator, fan module, and condenser).
7. Disconnect transmission shift linkage.
8. Disconnect throttle body linkage.
9. Disconnect engine and transmission wiring harness.
10. Disconnect heater hoses.
11. Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash shield. Remove battery splash shield.
12. Drain engine oil.
13. Remove accessory drive belts.
14. Remove axle shafts.
15. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
16. Remove engine support module.
17. Remove front and rear mount brackets from the engine and transmission.
18. Remove rear engine/transmission bending brace. Remove flex plate cover. Remove converter bolts and mark converter for reassembly.
19. Lower vehicle.
20. Remove power steering pump, reservoir and hoses. Position components for engine removal.
21. Remove A/C suction line at compressor. Cap suction port and line.
22. Remove ground straps to body.
23. Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly 6135 and cradle 6710 with posts 6848, or equivalents to be installed under vehicle.
24. Loosen cradle engine mounts to allow movement for positioning onto engine locating holes on the engine bedplate, compressor and support bracket. Install adapters 6909, or equivalent to the two post at rear of engine Lower vehicle and position cradle mounts until the engine is resting on mounts. Tighten mounts to cradle frame. This will keep mounts from moving when removing or installing engine and transmission.
25. Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and transmission ONLY is on the cradle.
26. Remove engine and transmission mount bolts.
27. Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to move the engine/transmission assembly on the cradle to allow for removal around body flanges.