Removal

CAUTION: If the engine is damaged internally and a new engine assembly is installed in the vehicle, flush all foreign material from the cooling system and the oil cooler system. Severe engine damage may occur if debris is not removed.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable assembly from the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the coolant reservoir.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly and intake duct.
5. Remove the grille assembly.
6. Evacuate the A/C system.
7. Remove the radiator support assembly (complete). The radiator support assembly will include:
- Two ground straps
- Headlamp assemblies
- Radiator
- A/C condenser, if equipped
8. Remove the front bumper.
9. Remove the engine cooling fan.
10. Remove the heater hoses at the engine.
11. Remove the engine wiring harness and connectors.
12. Remove the throttle and cruise control cables (if equipped).
13. Remove the air conditioning compressor and bracket.
14. Remove the generator and bracket.
15. Remove the intake manifold.
16. Remove the fuel lines and bracket at the rear of the engine.
17. Remove the transmission oil level indicator tube.
18. Remove the transmission shift cable connector.
19. Raise the vehicle.
20. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
21. Drain the engine oil.
22. Remove the exhaust pipes from the exhaust manifolds.
23. Remove the engine oil cooling lines from the retaining blocks, if equipped.
24. Remove the flywheel cover.
25. Remove the torque converter from the flywheel.
26. Remove the starter.
27. Remove the engine oil cooling lines from the transmission.
28. Remove the transmission to engine bolts.
29. Lower the vehicle.
30. Install a length of chain, using GM P/N 23503910 or the equivalent attaching bolt, to the rear of the left cylinder head.
- Support the transmission with a strap between the frame rails.
- Attach a suitable lifting device to the chain.





31. Remove the engine mounting through bolts.





32. Remove the mounts from the engine and the frame.
33. Remove the engine.