Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE (GASOLINE) .
- Drain the cooling system.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct (1) and resonator assembly.
- Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses from engine.
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
- Disconnect the IAC electrical connection.
- Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
- Disconnect the throttle position (TPS) sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the MAP electrical connection.
- Disconnect the EVAP emission solenoid electrical connection.
- Disconnect the injector harness electrical connections.
- Remove the following cables from the accelerator control bracket:
- The accelerator control (2)
- The cruise control (1)
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connection.
- Disconnect the Oxygen (O2S) sensor electrical connection.
- Disconnect ignition control module connectors.
- Disconnect the engine grounds electrical connection.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Disconnect the transmission shift control cable from the lever and from the bracket.
- Disconnect hydraulic clutch line.
- Remove the coolant surge tank.
- Disconnect the vacuum line near the master cylinder.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the suspension support frame.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Remove the A/C compressor and support the compressor with the lines attached.
- Disconnect the electrical connection from the vehicle speed sensor.
- Remove the starter.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil pressure sensor.
- Disconnect the ground wires.
- Remove both of the drive axles from the transmission and position the axles aside.
- Lower the vehicle until the engine/transmission assembly is on the support table.
- Disconnect the heater hoses at the front of the dash.
- Disconnect the fuel lines.
- Remove the transmission mount through bolts.
- Remove the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Separate the engine from the transmission.