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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the hood.
  3. Drain the cooling system.
  4. Recover the A/C system.
  5. Remove the air inlet duct and resonator assembly.
  6. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line at the intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Air Inlet Duct
    G01777173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
    NOTE: In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.
  7. Remove the resonator bracket/fuel rail cover.
  8. Remove the accelerator (1) and the cruise control (2) cables from the cable bracket.
    9. Fig 2: Accelerator & Cruise Control Cables
    G01777174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the underhood engine components.
  10. Remove the cruise control module.
  11. Disconnect the A/C line from the accumulator.
  12. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  13. Remove the surge tank.
  14. Remove power steering pump from the accessory bracket.
  15. Remove the upper and the lower radiator hoses.
  16. Remove heater hoses from engine.
  17. Remove the fuel feed lines at the engine.
  18. Raise and support the vehicle.
  19. Remove the right side wheel and tire assembly.
  20. Remove the right engine splash shield.
  21. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
  22. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
  23. Remove the starter.
    24. Fig 3: Removing Starter
    G01777175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the exhaust pipe and hanger from the exhaust manifold.
  25. Remove and support the A/C compressor.
  26. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.
  27. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil & Oil Filter Replacement .
  28. Remove the torque converter bolts.
    Fig 4: Torque Converter Bolts
    G01777176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the brace between the transmission and the engine support.
    Fig 5: Brace Between Transmission & Engine Support
    G01777177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the bolts which secure the lower transmission to the engine.
  31. Lower the vehicle.
  32. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
  33. Install the engine lifting device to the engine lifting eyes.
  34. Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
    Fig 6: Engine Mount
    G01777179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Remove the remaining bolts which secure the transmission to the engine.
    36. Fig 7: Transmission To The Engine Bolts
    G01777180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  36. Separate the engine from the transmission and lift the engine from the vehicle.
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