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Removal (Vanagon)

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  1. Disconnect battery ground. Remove top of air cleaner. Remove lower engine cover. Open coolant expansion tank cap. Drain cooling system (engine cool). Disconnect lower hose from water pump at connecting pipe to radiator. Disconnect center hose from water pump.
    NOTE: Never drain coolant while engine is hot. Doing so could cause engine block or cylinder head to warp.
  2. Disconnect wiring from oil pressure switch, temperature sensors and glow plugs. Disconnect all remaining fuel, coolant, emission control and vacuum lines and position out of way. Disconnect accelerator cable from pump lever and bracket. Disconnect cold start cable.
  3. Disconnect wire from fuel shut-off solenoid. Remove coolant reservoir. Remove oil fill cap and dipstick. Remove nuts from rear engine mounts (leave bolts in place). Remove all (7) engine and transmission mounting bolts. Remove bolts. Remove support member. Support engine with a crane and adapter (3058 or equivalent).
  4. Remove nuts from front engine mount and remove engine mount bolts. Lower engine and transmission assembly until engine can be separated from transmission. Support transmission, remove engine from transmission and lower out of vehicle.
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