Engine Removal

1. Remove the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Depressurize the fuel lines. Refer to Powertrain Management.
4. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System.
5. Drain the engine oil.
6. Remove the radiator hoses. Refer to Cooling System.
7. Remove the heater supply hoses.
8. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the engine block.
9. Disconnect the engine harness connector at the bulkhead.
10. Remove the drive belt.
11. Remove the power steering pump. Set the pump aside. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
12. Remove the air flow duct.
13. Remove the throttle cable from the throttle linkage.
14. Remove the engine mounting bracket.
15. Remove the other applicable cables from the engine.
16. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the following locations:
^ The MAT sensor
^ The throttle position sensor
^ The idle air control valve
^ The oxygen sensor
^ The A/C compressor
^ The oil pressure switch
^ The power steering cutout switch
^ The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
^ The low oil level sensor
17. Remove the ignition cold assembly ground strap from the fender inner panel attaching screws.
18. Remove the fuel feed and return lines from the fuel rail and the pressure regulator.
19. Remove the emission control canister hoses from the throttle body connections.
20. Remove the brake booster from the engine vacuum connections.
21. Remove the heater control hoses from the engine vacuum connections.
22. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle.
23. Remove the exhaust pipe from the right manifold.
24. Remove the A1C compressor from the engine. Tie the compressor back away from the engine.
25. Remove the engine to the transmission bracket.
26. Remove the flywheel cover. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
27. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starting and Charging.

NOTE: Use a scribe in order to mark the relationship between the flywheel and the torque converter. This ensures proper reassembly.

28. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
29. Lower the vehicle.
30. Attach a suitable lifting hook and a chain to the engine lifting bracket.
31. Raise the engine slightly in order to take weight off of the mounts.
32. Remove the torque axis engine mount.
33. Support the transmission.
34. Remove the engine to transmission bolts.
35. Separate the engine from the transmission.
36. Raise the engine.