Removal & Installation (Van)
- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE. Disconnect battery. Remove engine cover. Drain crankcase and cooling system.
- Remove air intake duct and air cleaner. Disconnect fuel lines, electrical connectors, vacuum hoses, coolant hoses and control cables as necessary. Remove distributor cap, distributor and ignition coil.
- Remove transmission and engine oil dipstick tubes. Remove EGR purge valve. Remove 2 A/C compressor brackets. Remove throttle body injection unit. Remove headlight bezels, grille, bumper filler panel and cruise control servo (if equipped). Remove hood latch, coolant reservoir and upper radiator brackets.
- Remove front end sheet metal cross panel. Discharge A/C refrigerant system. Remove A/C condenser, windshield washer fluid reservoir and washer pump. Remove upper fan shroud, engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler. Remove radiator, lower fan shroud, fan, serpentine drive belt and water pump pulley.
- Disconnect A/C refrigerant line from accumulator and alternator bracket. Remove A/C compressor and idler pulley. Remove alternator and belt tensioner. Remove exhaust crossover pipe from manifolds. Remove starter. Disconnect drive shaft and shift linkage from transmission.
- Remove engine mount through-bolts. Support transmission. Remove transmission crossmember. Lower vehicle. Attach engine hoist. Remove engine and transmission as an assembly.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill crankcase and cooling system. Evacuate and charge A/C refrigerant system.