Removal (E150)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable(s). Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Release fuel pressure and disconnect fuel lines. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS .
- Disconnect necessary harness and ground connections. Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove air deflector, radiator grille, radiator grille open panel and upper and lower core supports. Remove radiator, fan shroud and cooling fan.
- Remove headlight and side marker assemblies. Remove A/C condenser. Remove accessory drive belt. Drain power steering fluid by disconnecting reservoir hose at power steering pump. Disconnect high pressure hose at power steering pump. Remove lower radiator hose. Disconnect suction hose at receiver-drier.
- Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect dual-converter "Y" pipe at exhaust manifold. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. Remove oil cooler. Remove starter. Remove transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Remove and discard torque converter nuts. Remove engine mount-to-subframe nuts. Lower vehicle. Remove transmission oil filler tube. Support transmission. Remove engine from vehicle.