Removal & Installation (Commercial Van/Motorhome)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 55 other vehicles, including the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1999 GMC Yukon, 1999 GMC Suburban, 1999 GMC Sonoma, and 1999 GMC Sierra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove engine cover and floor panel sections. Remove air cleaner duct and resonator from throttle body. Remove ignition coil from intake manifold. Disconnect electrical connector at distributor and disconnect fuel lines from fuel rail. Drain cooling system. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses. Remove upper and lower fan shrouds. Remove radiator.
- Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor. Remove accelerator and cruise control (if equipped) cables from throttle body. Remove all necessary vacuum lines from engine. Remove generator from mounting bracket. Disconnect engine wiring harness and tie out of the way. Raise and support vehicle. Remove hoses from power steering pump. Disconnect engine ground straps from engine block.
- Remove starter and flywheel cover. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove exhaust pipes from exhaust manifolds. Remove 8 bellhousing bolts from transmission. Remove oil cooler lines from engine block. Attach lifting brackets (J-36857) to front of left cylinder head and to rear of right rear of cylinder head. Attach engine hoist. Remove engine mount through-bolts. Remove engine from vehicle.