Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body Front End.
- Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Knock sensor
- Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
- Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
- Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
- Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve
- Evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge solenoid
- Throttle position (T/P) sensor
- Idle air control (IAC) valve
- Ignition coil
- Body wiring harness-to-engine harness
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the 3-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.4L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the engine wiring harness grounds from the transaxle.
- Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
- Remove the torque converter covers.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (3.4L) in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the A/C compressor. DO NOT discharge the A/C system. Support the compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (3.4L) in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the torque converter bolts.
- Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Refer to TRANSAXLE BRACE .
- Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1).
- Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (3.4L) in Engine Cooling.
- Lower the vehicle and support the transaxle.
- Remove the accelerator control and the cruise control cable with the bracket from the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY .
- Remove the heater outlet and inlet hoses from the engine.
- Remove the vacuum hoses from the upper intake manifold.
- Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the upper intake manifold.
- Remove the fuel lines from the fuel rail. Refer to FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (3.4L) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the power steering pump and reposition. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (3.4L) in Power Steering System.
- Install the engine lifting device to the engine.
- Remove the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3,4,5) and the stud (2).
- With assistance remove the engine from the vehicle.
- Remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Removal .
- Install the engine to the engine stand.