Removal (Van)
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- Remove engine cover and air cleaner assembly. Drain cooling system. Disconnect battery. Remove front bumper, grille and lower gravel deflector. Disconnect coolant hoses and transmission oil lines from radiator (if equipped).
- Remove radiator and shroud. Disconnect brake booster and heater hoses at intake manifold. Disconnect generator and set aside. Remove power steering pump drive belt, pump and bracket from engine.
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Using Spring Lock Coupling Remover (T81P-19623-G1 for 3/8" line or T81P-19623-G2 for 1/2" line), disconnect fuel supply and return lines. See Figure.
- Disconnect sensors and sending unit wires from engine. Disconnect accelerator cable and remove bracket from engine. Disconnect A/T kickdown cable at throttle body. Remove exhaust manifold heat deflector and exhaust pipe-to-manifold nuts.
- Disconnect A/T vacuum line at intake manifold junction. Remove upper transmission-to-engine bolts. Remove A/T dipstick tube support at intake manifold. Raise vehicle. Drain crankcase and remove oil filter.
- Disconnect starter wiring and remove starter. On A/T models, remove transmission housing cover and flexplate-to-torque converter nuts. On all applications, remove front engine mount nuts. Remove remaining transmission-to-engine bolts. Lower vehicle from hoist. Attach lifting device to engine. Remove engine from vehicle.