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Engine Assembly: Removal

  1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove hood and air cleaner. Drain coolant from radiator. Disconnect radiator hoses, and remove upper fan shroud. Remove fan assembly. Disconnect heater hoses at engine.
  2. Remove serpentine belt. Remove power steering pump, and set it aside. Remove A/C compressor, and set it aside. Disconnect accelerator and throttle valve cable. Disconnect cooler lines (if equipped) at radiator. Remove radiator.
  3. Disconnect vacuum hoses. Disconnect engine wiring harness (including ground strap) at engine bulkhead. Remove windshield wiper motor. Disconnect ECM wiring harness.
  4. Disconnect Air Injection Reactor (AIR) hose at pipe from converter. Remove MAP sensor (if equipped).
  5. Remove distributor cap and distributor. Disconnect cruise control cable. Disconnect positive battery cable at starter. Disconnect negative battery cable at engine block. Raise and support vehicle.
  6. Remove crossover pipe and catalytic converter as an assembly. Remove flexplate cover. Remove torque converter-to-flywheel bolts. Remove motor mount bolts. Disconnect fuel hose from front fuel pipes. Disconnect torque converter clutch wiring at transmission.
  7. Disconnect transmission cooler lines at clip on engine oil pan. Remove transmission-to-engine bolts. Remove ground wires from rear of cylinder head. Lower vehicle. Support transmission. Install lifting device, and remove engine.