Engine - Removal

REMOVAL





NOTE: Capture and store any residual fluid drainage, or leakage from ancillary components, in the appropriately marked containers.

1. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
2. Center and secure the steering wheel.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable.
4. Evacuate the air conditioning systemRefrigerant System Evacuate.
5. Remove the hood.
6. Remove the windshield cowl assembly.
7. Raise and support the vehicle.
8. Remove the lower engine close out panel.
9. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
10. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (2).




11. Remove the front drive axles and housing (if equipped with AWD).




12. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors Generator - Removal.
13. Separate the steering column coupling (1) from the steering gear (3).




14. Remove the starter and spacer plate Starter Motor - Removal.
15. Disconnect the oil cooler hose at the oil cooler (3) and remove the cooler hose retainer at the transmission.
16. Disconnect the transmission line bracket at the A/C compressor and allow the bolt to rest on the cradle.




17. Disconnect the ground strap (3) at the right transmission housing.
18. Disconnect the engine block heater wiring connector (4) and set aside (if equipped).
19. Remove the crankshaft position sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor - Removal.




20. Disconnect the left #2 oxygen senor (3) electrical connector and separate the exhaust manifold from the left exhaust pipe (2).




21. Disconnect the right #2 oxygen senor (2) electrical connector and separate the exhaust manifold from the right exhaust pipe (1).




22. Remove the flex plate inspection cover and torque converter bolts (3).




23. Remove the transmission housing to engine mounting bolts (2) accessible.
24. Remove the engine mounting to cradle fasteners.




25. Lower the vehicle.
26. Remove the upper intake manifoldIntake Manifold - Removal.
27. Disconnect the heater hose (2) and coolant reservoir hose (3) from the rear coolant pipe (1).




28. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector and the ground wire on the left cylinder head cover.
29. Disconnect the coolant temperature, cam position, oil pressure sensor electrical connectors.
30. Disconnect the left ignition coil (2) and fuel injector harness connectors and position the wiring harness (3) aside.




31. Remove the right intake manifold support braces.
32. Disconnect the capacitor and ground strap from the right cylinder head cover.
33. Disconnect the oxygen sensor, knock, EGR, injector and ignition coil harness connectors and position the wiring harness aside.
34. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the transmission housing and remove the remaining transmission housing bolts.




35. Connect the engine lifting bracket (2) from special tool kit 8534B to the right rear of the cylinder head outer most bolt access hole (5).
36. Install a bolt into the inner most bolt access hole (5) next to the engine lift bracket to assure lifting bracket positioning.




37. Connect a engine hoisting chain (1) to the left timing chain cover (2) engine lifting point and engine lift bracket.

CAUTION: While slowly separating the engine from the vehicle, constant checks must be made to assure proper positioning and that no damage to other components or wiring harnesses occur during separation.

NOTE: As the engine is hoisted from the engine bay area, remove the loosened A/C compressor bolt retaining the transmission cooler lines and direct the lines aside.

38. Carefully remove the engine from the engine bay area.