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Removal (Van)

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cables. Remove hood. On A/C equipped models, discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove air cleaner housing and duct assembly.
  2. On all models, drain cooling system. Remove front bumper, grille, air deflector and gravel deflector.
  3. Remove headlight and park light assemblies. Position transmission oil cooler out of way. On A/C equipped models, disconnect A/C refrigerant lines from condenser, and plug line openings. Remove condenser.
    CAUTION: Fan clutch assembly uses right-hand threads to hold assembly onto water pump.
  4. On all models, remove support bracket located on top of radiator. Using Fan Clutch Holder (T94T-6312-AH) and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench (T83T-6312-B), remove fan and fan clutch assembly from water pump. Place fan and fan clutch assembly in fan shroud.
  5. Remove fan shroud along with fan and fan clutch assembly. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines and coolant hoses from radiator. Remove radiator.
  6. Remove brackets for headlight assemblies. Remove radiator support and oil filler tube. Note direction of accessory drive belt routing for installation reference. Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner away from accessory drive belt. Remove accessory drive belt.
  7. On A/C equipped models, disconnect electrical connector from A/C compressor clutch. Disconnect A/C refrigerant lines from A/C compressor, and plug line openings. Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket.
  8. On all models, disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum pump. Disconnect power steering lines from power steering pump. Disconnect electrical connectors from generator. Remove generator mounting bracket and generator as an assembly.
    WARNING: Ensure negative battery cables are disconnected before disconnecting engine wiring harness. The Injector Driver Module (IDM) supplies 115 volts DC into each fuel injector connected to engine wiring harness.
  9. Disconnect plug for engine wiring harness from driver's side of engine compartment. Lay engine wiring harness back over engine.
  10. Disconnect necessary ground cables from cylinder block. Disconnect vacuum hose for Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor from passenger's side intake manifold cover. Disconnect remaining coolant hoses from engine.
  11. Remove turbocharger. See TURBOCHARGER . Disconnect necessary fuel lines using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
  12. Disconnect remaining electrical connectors and hoses for engine removal. Disconnect electrical connectors from transmission. Remove transmission oil fill tube.
  13. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter. Remove engine mount nuts. Remove torque converter cover. Remove torque converter-to-flywheel nuts. Drain engine oil, and remove oil filter.
  14. Disconnect electrical connector at cylinder block heater. Cylinder block heater is located on driver's side rear corner of cylinder block, just below exhaust manifold, near oil filter. Lower vehicle. Support transmission with transmission jack.
  15. Remove transmission-to-engine bolts. Install Engine Lifting Fixture (D83T-6000-B) onto engine. Raise engine high enough to clear No. 1 crossmember. Pull engine forward and remove engine.
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