Engine - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
2. Center and secure the steering wheel.
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
4. Recover the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
5. Remove the hood Hood - Removal.
6. Remove the windshield cowl panel assembly (1) Cowl Panel Cover - Removal.
7. Remove and reposition the strut tower support (6).
8. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.
9. Remove the belly pan Belly Pan - Removal.
10. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
11. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.
12. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (2).
13. Disconnect the generator electrical connections Generator - Removal
14. Remove the pinch bolt (4) and separate the steering column coupling (1) from the steering gear (3).
15. Disconnect the heater hose (2) from the oil cooler (if equipped) or from the engine coolant tube (1).
16. Loosen the A/C compressor mounting bolt (1) securing the transmission cooling lines (2) to the A/C compressor and allow the bolt to rest on the cradle.
17. Disconnect and reposition the power cord from the engine block heater (4) (if equipped).
18. Remove the nut and the ground strap (3) from the transmission mounting bolt.
19. Remove the crankshaft position sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor - Removal.
20. Disconnect the electrical connector from the left downstream oxygen senor (3) and separate the left exhaust pipe (2) from the exhaust manifold.
21. Disconnect the electrical connector from the right downstream oxygen senor (2) and separate the right exhaust pipe (1) from the exhaust manifold.
22. Remove the starter (1) and closeout plate (3) Starter - Removal
23. Remove the bolt (2) holding the torque converter access cover (1) to the transmission and remove the cover.
24. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction until the torque converter bolts (3) are accessible. Remove the torque converter bolts (3).
25. Remove the four bolts (1) securing the engine oil pan (2) to the transmission (3).
26. Remove the two remaining engine to transmission housing mounting bolts (2) accessible from below the vehicle.
27. Remove the engine mounting to cradle fasteners (1).
28. Lower the vehicle.
29. Remove the air cleaner body (6) Air Cleaner Body - Removal.
30. Remove the upper intake manifold (1) Intake Manifold - Removal.
31. Remove the upper intake manifold support brackets (2).
32. Remove the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
33. Remove three power steering pump mounting bolts (1) through access holes in the pulley.
34. Reposition the power steering pump (3) away from the mounting bracket (2).
35. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the compressor clutch field coil connector (1).
36. Remove the nut (2) and disconnect the A/C discharge line (4) from the A/C compressor (5), plug the ports and reposition the discharge line.
37. Remove the nut (7) and disconnect the front section of the A/C suction line (9) from the rear section of the suction line (12), cap the ports and reposition the front section of the A/C suction line.
38. Remove the nut (6) and disconnect the front section of the A/C liquid line (8) from the rear section of the liquid line (10), cap the ports and reposition the liquid lines.
39. Disconnect the heater hose (2) and coolant reservoir hose (3) from the rear coolant pipe (1).
40. Disconnect the heater hose (1) from the extension pipe (2).
41. Disconnect the fuel supply hose (1) from the fuel rail (2) Service and Repair.
42. Disconnect the electrical connector from the left upstream oxygen sensor.
43. Remove the bolt (3) and ground wires (1) and (2) from the left cylinder head.
44. Disengage the lock tab and remove the power steering reservoir (2) from the coolant reservoir (3).
45. Remove the bolts (1) and reposition the coolant reservoir (3).
46. Disconnect the electrical connector from the coolant temperature sensor (2).
47. Disconnect the electrical connector from the camshaft position sensor (1).
48. Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pressure switch (1).
49. Remove the upper radiator hose (1).
50. Unlock and disconnect six electrical connectors (2) from the ignition coils.
51. Disconnect six electrical connectors (1) from the fuel injectors.
52. Disconnect the electrical connector from the right upstream oxygen sensor.
53. Remove the bolt (2) and ground wire (1) from the left cylinder head.
54. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector from the EGR valve.
55. Disconnect the electrical connector from the knock sensor.
56. Disconnect the ignition capacitor electrical connector (3).
57. Remove the mounting bolt (1) and the ignition capacitor (2).
58. Remove two nuts (2) from the wire harness support bracket (1) and reposition the wiring harness to the rear of the engine compartment.
59. Remove the four remaining transmission housing to engine mounting bolts (2).
60. Connect the engine lifting bracket (2) from the Engine Support Fixture 8534B to the right rear of the cylinder head outer most bolt access hole. Tighten the bolt (5) to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
61. Install a bolt into the inner most bolt access hole next to the engine lifting bracket to assure lifting bracket positioning. Tighten the bolt (5) to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
62. Support the transmission with a jack stand.
63. Connect an engine hoisting chain (1) to the engine lifting point on the left side of the rear timing cover (2) and the previously installed 8534B engine lifting 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 (1) retaining the transmission cooler lines (2) and direct the lines aside.
64. Carefully remove the engine from the engine bay area.