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2.0L Engine (Service Information): Removal: Engine

Fig 1: Engine Cover - 2.0L
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  1. Remove hood.
  2. Remove engine cover (1).
    Fig 2: Air Cleaner Housing, Fresh Air Inlet & Lock Retainers
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  3. Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove retainers (5) and remove air inlet (2).
  5. Remove air cleaner housing assembly (1) and clean air hose. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Battery & Battery Cables
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  6. Disconnect both cables from battery (3).
  7. Remove battery (3).
    Fig 4: Battery Tray
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  8. Remove battery tray (1).
  9. Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 5: Windshield Washer Reservoir, Power Steering Reservoir & Coolant Reservoir
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  10. Remove coolant reservoir (3).
  11. Remove power steering reservoir (2).
  12. Remove windshield washer reservoir (1).
    Fig 6: Coolant Temperature Sensor, Capacitor Electrical Connector & Coolant Adapter
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  13. Remove coolant hoses from coolant adapter (3).
    Fig 7: Upper Radiator Hose Support
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  14. Remove grill closure panel.
  15. Remove upper radiator hose support (1).
    Fig 8: Ignition Coils, Air Hose, Fuel Line, Injectors & PCV Hose
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  16. Disconnect engine electrical connectors and reposition harness.
  17. Remove air intake tube from throttle body.
  18. Disconnect fuel line (3) from fuel rail.
    Fig 9: Throttle Body Support & Wiring Harness
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  19. Remove vacuum lines from throttle body and intake manifold.
  20. Remove harness from intake (2).
  21. Remove throttle body support bracket (1).
    Fig 10: Ignition Coils, Air Hose, Fuel Line, Injectors & PCV Hose
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  22. Disconnect electronic throttle control and manifold flow control valve electrical connectors.
  23. Remove PCV hose (5), and make-up air hose (2) from valve cover.
  24. Remove dipstick.
    Fig 11: Intake Manifold Bolt Removal & Tightening Sequence
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  25. Remove intake bolts (1 - 5) and remove intake.
  26. Disconnect electrical connectors and reposition harness.
  27. Remove accessory drive belt.
    Fig 12: Power Steering Line Support Bracket
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  28. Remove power steering line support at engine mount (1) and exhaust manifold.
  29. Remove power steering pump and set aside.
  30. Remove upper idler pulley.
    Fig 13: Ground Strap
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  31. Remove ground strap near right tower.
  32. Raise vehicle.
  33. Remove right front tire.
  34. Remove splash shield.
    Fig 14: Oil Drain Plug & Oil Pan
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  35. Drain oil (2).
    Fig 15: Inspection Cover
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  36. Remove inspection cover (1) and mark torque converter to flywheel.
    Fig 16: Modular Clutch To Flex Plate Bolts & Bellhousing Bolts
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  37. Remove torque converter bolts (1).
  38. Remove lower bellhousing bolts (2).
    Fig 17: A/C Compressor & Mounting Bracket
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  39. Remove A/C compressor (1) mounting bolts.
  40. Remove generator and lower idler pulley.
    Fig 18: Crankshaft Position Sensor & Bolt
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  41. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector and remove crankshaft position sensor (2).
    Fig 19: Lift Chain
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  42. Remove exhaust variable valve timing solenoid.
  43. Install engine lift chain (1) as shown in illustration to cylinder head.
  44. Connect the chain to the rear engine lift hook.
  45. Install engine lifting crane.
    Fig 20: Right Engine Mount Assembly
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  46. Remove right engine mount through bolt (4).
  47. Remove engine mount adapter retaining bolts (3) and mount adapter (2).
  48. Lift engine from engine compartment.