Engine, Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Scissor Lift Table VAS6131
• Powertrain Support Posts J-48839
• Support 6912
• Support 8444
• Adapter Pins 6909A

-- Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .

-- Disconnect the negative battery cable (3).

-- Remove the air cleaner and hoses. Refer to AIR CLEANER HOUSING .

-- Disconnect the fuel line (1) from the fuel rail. Refer to FUEL RAIL .

-- Remove the wiper module. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Block off the heater hoses to the rear heater system using pinch-off pliers, if equipped.

-- Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Disconnect the heater hoses.

-- Remove the radiator crossmember (2). Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the radiator fans. Refer to COOLING FAN SHROUD .

-- Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector (3) from the throttle body.

-- Disconnect the electrical connectors for the following:

• Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
• Idle air control valve.
• Throttle position sensor.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector for the exhaust gas recirculation transducer, if equipped.

-- Disconnect the vacuum hoses from throttle body.

-- Disconnect the brake booster and speed control vacuum hoses.

-- Disengage the wire harness clip from the right powertrain mount.

-- Remove and reposition the power steering reservoir (2).

-- Remove the ground cable bolt and cable from the rear of the cylinder head.

-- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:

• Engine coolant temperature sensor
• Ignition coils

-- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors and disengage the clip from support bracket.

-- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the camshaft and crankshaft (2) position sensors.

-- Evacuate the air conditioning system. Refer to General Information .

-- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

-- Disconnect the A/C lines (2 and 5) from the compressor. Cover and/or seal all openings of the A/C system.

-- Remove the upper radiator hose.

-- Remove the electrical harness clip at the transaxle dipstick tube.

-- Remove the transaxle dipstick tube. Seal the opening using a suitable plug.

-- Remove the transaxle cooler lines.

-- Disconnect the transaxle shift linkage and electrical connectors.

-- Drain the engine oil.

-- Remove the drive axles. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the crossmember (5).

-- Disconnect the exhaust pipe (4) from the manifold.

-- Remove the front powertrain mount bracket.

-- Remove the rear powertrain mount bracket.

-- Remove the transaxle case cover.

-- Remove the flex plate to torque converter bolts. Mark the torque converter to flex plate orientation for reassembly.

-- Remove the power steering pressure hose support clip attaching bolt.

-- Disconnect the knock sensor electrical connector.

-- Disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector, if equipped.

-- Remove the accessory belt splash shield.

-- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .

-- Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

-- Remove the A/C compressor from the engine.

-- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator (CGUA Engine) .

-- Remove the water pump pulley bolts and position the pulley between the pump hub and housing.

-- Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.

-- Disconnect wiring harness support clip from engine oil dipstick tube.

-- Install the engine lift tools on the right side rear of engine block.

-- Lower the vehicle.

-- Remove the power steering pump and set aside.

-- Assemble the support 6912, support 8444, adapter pins 6909A and powertrain support posts J-48839 to the scissor lift table VAS6131.

-- Raise the vehicle enough to allow the scissor lift table VAS6131 to be positioned under the vehicle.

-- Loosen the powertrain support postJ-48839 mounts to allow movement for positioning the posts into the locating holes on the engine. Slowly lower the vehicle and position powertrain support postJ-48839 mounts until the engine is resting on the posts. Tighten all powertrain support postJ-48839 mounts to the cradle frame. This will keep the mounts from moving when removing or installing the engine and transmission.

-- Lower the vehicle so the weight of only the engine and transmission is on the cradle.

-- Install and secure the safety straps to the scissor lift table VAS6131 and around the engine.

-- Remove the right side powertrain mount to engine attaching bolts.

-- Remove the left powertrain mount through bolt.

-- Raise the vehicle slowly. It is necessary to move the engine/transmission assembly with the scissor lift table VAS6131 to allow for removal around body flanges.