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Removal (Astro & Safari)

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  1. On this vehicle, engine must be removed out of bottom of vehicle. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove battery. Remove air filter assembly and if equipped, disconnect cruise control cable from throttle body. Disconnect cruise control stepper motor electrical connector. Drain cooling system. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove drive shaft. Disconnect transfer case vent hose. Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds and behind catalytic converter. Remove park brake bracket from frame. Disconnect rear brake line from metering proportioning valve (combination valve). Remove flywheel cover, 3 torque converter bolts (A/T), starter and oil filter. Disconnect shift linkage. Disconnect engine wiring harness from transmission and frame.
  3. Disconnect fuel lines from sub-frame. Disconnect transmission fluid lines and engine oil cooler lines from radiator. Remove lower fan shroud bolts. Disconnect power steering cooler from front air deflector. Disconnect air bag sensor connector. Remove motor mount through-bolts. Lower vehicle. Remove front bumper.
  4. Remove headlight bezels and grille. Remove lower radiator close-out panel, radiator support braces and radiator cross brace. Remove hood latch mechanism. Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove upper fan shroud and radiator.
  5. Remove radiator filler panels. Remove engine cover. Disconnect A/C hose from accumulator and condenser. Remove A/C compressor and bracket. Remove power steering pump. Disconnect master cylinder and tie to oil fill tube. Disconnect steering shaft. Disconnect wheel housing splash shields. If equipped, disconnect rear A/C lines at rear crossmember.
  6. Disconnect vacuum hoses as necessary. Disconnect fuse box and wiring harness from bulkhead connector, and all related electrical connectors. Lay harness on engine. Remove right kick panel. Remove CPI or TBI unit from intake manifold. Push connector and harness through firewall. Remove distributor cap and A/C accumulator. Disconnect fuel line from injection unit. Pull fuel lines through crossmember and lay lines on transmission. Remove fuel tank electrical connector.
  7. Remove transmission dipstick tube (A/T). Disconnect heater hose from heater core. Remove horn. Attach side lift hoist. Attach Body Protection Hoist Adapter Set (J41602), Twin Post Hoist Frame Support (J41617), and Universal Lift Bracket (J41427). Support transmission. On 4WD, disconnect transfer case to engine block support brace. Remove 9 bellhousing bolts. Lower engine from vehicle.
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