Section 310 (Engine-2.3L): Removal: Engine: Removal

All Vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
4. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
5. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
6. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
7. Drain the engine oil.
8. Remove the fuel tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
   Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tube

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9. Remove the vapor tube.
   Fig 2: Removing Vapor Tube

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10. Disconnect the engine emissions hose and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Engine Emissions Hose And Exhaust Gas Recirculation Vacuum Regulator Solenoid

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11. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator (EVR) solenoid hose and position it out of the way.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR) Solenoid Hose

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12. Disconnect the lower radiator hose, the heater hose and the overflow hose from the coolant bypass.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose

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13. Disconnect the temperature manifold absolute pressure (TMAP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Temperature Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector

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14. Position the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if equipped) aside.
    1. Disconnect the accelerator and speed control cable (if equipped) from the throttle body.
    2. Remove the three bolts and position the accelerator cable bracket aside.
       Fig 7: Disconnecting Cable(s) & Removing Accelerator Cable Bracket Bolts

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15. Disconnect the fuel injection supply manifold wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Fuel Injection Supply Manifold Wiring Harness Electrical Connector

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16. Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting EGR Valve Electrical Connector

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17. Disconnect the heater hose from the "T" fitting and position it out of the way.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Heater Hose From T Fitting

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18. Disconnect the coil-on-plug (COP) electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Coil-On-Plug (COP) Electrical Connectors

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19. Remove the coolant overflow bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
20. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Switch Electrical Connector

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21. Disconnect the PSP tube.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting PSP Tube

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22. Remove the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
23. Disconnect the three main engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors

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24. Remove the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover.
    Fig 15: Removing Wiring Harness Retainers From Valve Cover

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25. Remove the bolt and the radio interference capacitor from the cylinder head.
    Fig 16: Removing Radio Interference Capacitor From Cylinder Head

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Vehicles Equipped With An Automatic Transmission 

26. Remove the three transmission shifter bracket bolts.
    Fig 17: Removing Transmission Shifter Bracket Bolts

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27. Disconnect the transmission shifter cable and position it out of the way.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Transmission Shifter Cable

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All Vehicles 

28. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Cooling Fan Electrical Connector

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29. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Cooling Fan Electrical Connector

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Vehicles Equipped With An Automatic Transmission 

30. Disconnect the transmission cooler hoses.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Transmission Cooler Hoses

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All Vehicles 

31. Remove the cooling fan.
    Fig 22: Removing Cooling Fan

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32. Remove the two lower bell housing bolts.
    Fig 23: Removing Lower Bell Housing Bolts

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33. Remove the two oil pan-to-bell housing bolts.
    Fig 24: Removing Oil Pan-To-Bell Housing Bolts

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34. Disconnect the starter electrical terminals.
    Fig 25: Disconnecting Starter Electrical Terminals

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35. Remove the PSP tube retaining bolt.
    Fig 26: Removing PSP Tube Retaining Bolt

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CAUTION: Secure the A/C compressor out of the way with mechanic's wire. Do not let the compressor hang from the hoses.