Part 1

Engine

Special Tool(s):

Removal (Steps 1-26)

All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Remove the intake manifold.

3. CAUTION: If used as a leverage device, the fuel rail can be damaged. Care must be taken when working around the fuel rail.

Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
^ Detach the fuel tube from the bracket.
4. Using the special tool, disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.





5. Detach the spark plug wire retainer from the LH valve cover stud and remove the ignition coil, bracket and LH spark plug wires as an assembly.





6. Detach the spark plug wire retainer from the RH valve cover stud and remove the RH spark plug wires.





7. NOTE: Mark the hinge locations for installation reference.

Remove the hood.
8. If the vehicle is equipped with A/C, discharge and recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
9. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.





10. Remove the fan blade. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
11. Remove the air cleaner housing cover.





12. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
13. If the vehicle is equipped with A/C, disconnect the A/C field coil electrical connector.
14. If the vehicle is equipped with A/C, disconnect the A/C high pressure switch electrical connector.





15. If the vehicle is equipped with A/C, remove the bolt and position the A/C hoses aside.





16. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
17. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the lower power steering pump fitting.





18. NOTE: The battery is removed for clarity.

Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.





19. Remove the accessory bracket bolts and the bracket, the A/C compressor, if equipped, the power steering pump and the power steering reservoir as an assembly.





20. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.





21. Remove the bolt and position the generator wiring away from the engine.





22. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.





23. Remove the engine ground wire nut.





24. Disconnect the vapor hose from the purge valve and remove the hose.





25. Remove the crankcase breather hose. Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses (1 shown) and remove the vacuum hose harness.





26. NOTE: Heater hose will be removed with engine.

Disconnect the heater hose.