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Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal

  1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect battery cables. Mark and remove hood. Remove strut tower crossbrace. Drain coolant, and remove radiator hoses. Remove radiator, radiator fan shroud and cooling fan
  2. Disconnect air cleaner outlet hose, fuel lines and heater hoses. Identify, mark and remove vacuum lines and hoses at engine. Remove EVAP canister from body.
  3. Disconnect accelerator cable. On A/T models, remove throttle cable. On M/T models, disconnect clutch cable at transmission. On all models, label and disconnect all engine wiring. With hoses attached, remove power steering pump and A/C compressor from block (if equipped), and wire aside. Remove starter motor.
  4. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front differential housing with differential from chassis. See appropriate DIFFERENTIALS article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove exhaust pipe bolts, and remove exhaust pipe. Disconnect transmission cooler line clamps (A/T). Remove right side transmission stiffener, lower clutch housing plate (M/T) or lower torque converter housing cover (A/T). Remove torque converter bolts (A/T).
  5. Lower vehicle. Support transmission. On A/T models, DO NOT place jack under A/T oil pan to support transmission. Remove transmission-to-block nuts and bolts. Install engine lifting device. Remove engine side mount bracket bolts/nuts. Ensure all hoses, wire harnesses and cables which may interfere with engine removal have been disconnected. Slowly remove engine from engine compartment, while separating engine from transmission.
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