Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1987 Chevrolet Sprint. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

On models with EFI, depressurize fuel system by removing fuel tank cap to release fuel vapors. Start engine, disconnect fuel pump relay connector and wait until engine stops running.
NOTE: On EFI models, main relay and fuel pump relay are identical. Identify fuel pump relay by color of wires as follows: (Pink, Pink/White, White/Blue, White/Blue). See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Wire Connector (EFI models)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CO.
On all models, disconnect battery cables. Remove battery, battery tray and hood. Remove air canister or intercooler on EFI Turbo models. Drain coolant and remove radiator hoses. Disconnect cooling fan wires.
Remove radiator and cooling fan as an assembly. Disconnect fuel lines and heater hoses. Identify, mark and remove vacuum lines and hoses at engine. Disconnect accelerator cable at carburetor or throttle body. Remove fresh air duct.
Disconnect speedometer and clutch cable with bracket at transaxle. Label and disconnect engine and transaxle wiring. Loosen A/C compressor adjusting bolt. Remove drive belt splash shield. Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold.
Loosen A/C compressor pivot bolt. Remove drive belt and A/C compressor mounting bracket. Disconnect gearshift control shaft and gearshift extension rod at transaxle. Drain transaxle and engine oil. Disconnect ball joints and drive axles.
On EFI Turbo models, remove radiator and front bumper from damper flange. Remove turbocharger covers and exhaust bolts. Remove upper and lower exhaust pipes together. Remove air inlet pipe, oil pipe from cylinder block and water hoses.
Remove engine torque rods and transaxle mount nut. Lower vehicle and remove engine side mount and mount nuts. Install chain hoist and remove engine and transaxle as an assembly.