Removal

Engine

Removal

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
3. Remove the hood.
4. Disconnect both battery cables. For additional information, refer to Battery.
5. Remove the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
6. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to Wiper and Washer Systems.
7. Remove the 2 nuts and the support bracket.

8. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
9. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
10. Disconnect the vacuum hose.

11. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve.
^ Disconnect the 2 quick release EVAP hoses.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.

12. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
13. Detach the generator battery cable retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.

14. Remove the nut and disconnect the generator battery cable.
^ Detach the generator battery cable pin-type retainer.

15. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.

16. Disconnect the ground wire.

17. Disconnect the A/C electrical connector.

18. Disconnect the A/C low charge protection switch electrical connector.

19. Disconnect the heater hoses.

20. Remove the ground strap.

21. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the hose connection. Secure the hose to the radiator assembly.

22. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the oil filter adapter.

23. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
24. Drain the engine oil.
^ Install the drain plug when finished.
^ To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).

25. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
26. Disconnect the power steering electrical connector.

27. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.

28. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.

29. CAUTION: The oil cooler must be replaced or severe damage to the engine can occur.

If equipped, remove and discard the oil cooler.
30. Remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube support bracket.

31. Remove the bolt.

32. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
33. Position the power steering tube bracket aside.

34. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers from the A/C compressor.

35. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

36. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.

37. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.

38. Remove the starter motor.
^ Remove the starter motor solenoid cover.
^ Disconnect the electrical connections.
^ Remove the bolts.
^ Remove the starter motor.

39. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
40. Disconnect the LH HO2S electrical connector.

41. Using the special tool, remove the LH HO2S.

42. Support the exhaust and remove the 4 nuts.
^ Discard the nuts.

43. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.

44. Install a suitable lifting device under the transmission and support.
45. Remove the rear transmission insulator nuts.

46. Raise the transmission and remove the rear transmission insulator bolts.

47. Remove the transmission rear insulator and lower the transmission down to rest on the rear crossmember.
48. Disconnect the HO2S sensor and the solenoid body sensor electrical connectors.