Section 1 (3.6L Engine (Service Information)): Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Engine Cover

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Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the hood. Refer to HOOD, REMOVAL .
Remove the engine cover (1).

Fig 2: Air Inlet Hose, Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Connector & Clamps
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Remove the resonator (3) and the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Mounting Bracket, Bolts, Electrical Connector, Vacuum Pump, Locking Tab & Quick-Connect Type End
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Remove the electric vacuum pump (4) and mounting bracket (1). Refer to PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Heater Core Return Tube, Nut & Bolt
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
If equipped, remove the front skid plate, the front suspension skid plate, the transmission skid plate and the transfer case skid plate. Refer to UNDER BODY PROTECTION .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine/Lubrication/OIL - Standard Procedure .
Remove the nut (1) and bolt (4) from the support brackets of the heater core return tube (3).
Remove the A/C compressor mounting stud (2).

Fig 5: Heater Core Return Hose, Heater Core Return Tube & Nut
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the nut (2) from the support bracket of the heater core return tube (3) and reposition the tube.

Fig 6: Vapor Purge Tube & Fuel Purge Solenoid
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Remove the vapor purge tube (1) from the fuel purge solenoid (2). Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 7: PCV Hose & PCV Valve
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Remove the PCV hose (1) from the PCV valve (2).

Fig 8: Upper Intake Manifold & Bolts
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Remove the upper intake manifold (2) and insulator. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .

Fig 9: Transmission Breather Hose, Make-Up Air Tube & Clips
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Disengage the clips (1), remove the make-up air tube (3) from the left cylinder head cover and reposition the transmission breather hose (2).

Fig 10: Fuel Supply Hose At Underbody Fuel Supply Tube
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Disconnect the fuel supply hose (1) from the underbody fuel tube (2). Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 11: Cooling Fan Module Components
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Remove the cooling fan module. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .

Fig 12: Idler Pulley, Tensioner Arm, Belt, Idler, Tensioner & Belt
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Remove the accessory drive belt (3). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
Remove the generator (1). Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .

Fig 13: Right Upstream Oxygen Electrical Sensor Connector, Down Pipe Flanges & Bolts
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NOTE:
Right catalytic converter shown in illustration, left catalytic converter similar.
Disconnect the right and left upstream oxygen sensor connectors (4) from the main wire harness.
Loosen the lower catalytic converter flange bolts (3).
Remove the upper catalytic converter flange bolts (1) and reposition the right and left catalytic converters (2).

Fig 14: Engine Mount Heatshield & Bolts
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NOTE:
Left engine mount shown in illustration, right engine mount similar.
Remove the bolts (1) and the engine mount heatshield (2) from both the left and right engine mounts.

Fig 15: Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Connectors & Harness Retainers
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NOTE:
Mark the variable valve timing solenoid connectors (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the variable valve timing solenoids on the right cylinder head.
Disengage the starter harness to main harness retainer (3).
Disengage two starter wire harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.

Fig 16: Main Wire Harness Retainer & Connector
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Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the right Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.
Disengage the main wire harness retainer (2) from the right cylinder head cover mounting stud.

Fig 17: Main Wire Harness Retainers At Right Cylinder Head Cover
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Disengage four main wire harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.

Fig 18: Wire Harness Retainers, Oil Pump Solenoid Electrical Connector & Ground Strap
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Disconnect the oil pump solenoid electrical connector (2).
Disengage four wire harness retainers (1).
Remove the ground strap (3) from the right engine mount bracket.

Fig 19: Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Connectors & Wire Harness Retainers
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NOTE:
Mark the variable valve timing solenoid connectors (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the left variable valve timing solenoids.
Disengage two starter wire harness retainers (1) from the left cylinder head cover.

Fig 20: A/C Compressor Electrical Connector & Wire Harness Retainer
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Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector (1) and disengage the wire harness retainer (2) from the A/C compressor discharge line.

Fig 21: Starter Wire Harness Retainers, Main Wire Harness Retainer & Manifold Support Bracket Retainers
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Disengage two starter wire harness retainers (1) from the upper intake manifold support brackets.
Disengage one main wire harness retainer (3) from the left cylinder head cover and two retainers (2) from the upper intake manifold support brackets.

Fig 22: ECT Sensor Connector, CMP Sensor & Main Wire Harness Retainers
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Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor connector (3).
Disconnect the left Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (5).
Disengage one main wire harness retainer (2) from the cylinder head cover and one main wire harness retainer (4) from the cylinder head cover mounting stud.
Disengage the main wire harness retainer (1) form the rear of the lower intake manifold.

Fig 23: A/C Compressor, Nut, Stud & Three Bolts
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Remove the remaining three bolts (1) and reposition the A/C compressor (2).

Fig 24: Upper Radiator Hose
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Remove the upper radiator hose (1) from the engine thermostat housing.

Fig 25: Lower Radiator Hose
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Remove the lower radiator hose (1) from the engine coolant pump housing.

Fig 26: Heater Core Return Hose, Heater Core Return Tube & Nut
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Disconnect the heater core return hose (1).

Fig 27: Front Axle Tube Bushing Mounting Bolt Nut, And RH Axle Bracket
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
If equipped with AWD, remove the front axle (1). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 28: Wire Harness Retainers
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Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL .
Disengage the starter wire harness retainer (2) and the main wire harness retainer (1) from the engine block.

Fig 29: Engine Mount Isolator, Left Engine Mount Bracket & Retaining Bolts
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Reinstall the left engine mount bracket (1) and isolator (4) assembly with four bolts (5) and two bolts (3). Tighten all bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).

Fig 30: Transmission Cooler Line Retainer
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Unclip the transmission cooler line retainer (1) from the upper oil pan flange.

Fig 31: CKP Sensor Heat Shield
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Push back the heatshield (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

Fig 32: Main Wire Harness Retainers & CKP Sensor
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Disconnect the main wire harness from the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor (3).
Disengage one main wire harness retainer (1) from the engine block and one main wire harness retainer (2) from the right engine mounting bracket.
Disconnect and reposition the power cord from the engine block heater (if equipped).

Fig 33: Torque Converter Bolt
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Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction until the torque converter bolts (1) are accessible through the starter mounting. Remove the six torque converter bolts (1).

Fig 34: Crossmember Brace & Bolts
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NOTE:
If equipped with AWD, the rear of the engine must be lowered in order to access the upper transmission to engine bolts.
If equipped with AWD, support the transmission with a suitable jack, remove three crossmember brace bolts (1), six crossmember bolts (2) and adjust the jack to lower the rear of the engine.

Fig 35: Transmission Fluid Level Indicator Tube & Bolt
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Loosen the bolt (1) securing the transmission fluid level indicator tube (2) to the transmission housing.

Fig 36: Upper Transmission Engine Bolts
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Remove four upper transmission to engine bolts (1).

Fig 37: Engine Injection/Ignition Harness & Engine Oil Pressure/Temperature Harness
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Disconnect the main harness from the engine injection/ignition harness (1) at the rear of the left cylinder head.
Disconnect the main harness from the engine oil pressure/temperature harness (2) at the rear of the left cylinder head.

Fig 38: Crossmember Brace & Bolts
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If equipped with AWD, raise the rear of the engine, reinstall six crossmember bolts (2) and three crossmember brace bolts (1). Tighten all bolts to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).

Fig 39: Side Engine-To-Transmission Bolt, Transmission Dust Shield Retaining Bolt & Dust Shield
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Remove the bolt (2) and the torque converter dust shield (3).
Remove the side engine to transmission bolt (1).

Fig 40: Rubber Plugs
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Remove two rubber plugs (1) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.

Fig 41: Transmission-To-Engine Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove four transmission to the engine oil pan bolts (1).

Fig 42: Oil Level Indicator & Retaining Bolt
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the bolt (1) and remove the oil level indicator (2).

Fig 43: Heater Core Supply Tube Support Bracket & Retaining Bolt
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Remove the bolt (2) and the heater core supply tube (1).

Fig 44: Transfer Case Vent Hose Retainer & Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket
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If equipped with AWD, disengage the transfer case vent hose retainer (1) from the upper intake manifold support bracket (2).

Fig 45: Left Intake Manifold Support Brackets & Retaining Bolts
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Remove the bolts (2) and remove the LH upper intake manifold support brackets (1).

Fig 46: Driver Side Engine Lifting Bracket & Bolts
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Install the Driver Side Engine Lifting Bracket (special tool #10242-1, Brackets, Engine Lifting, Left Side) (1) on the LH cylinder head with bolts (2) provided with the Engine Lifting Bracket. Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).

Fig 47: Passenger Side Engine Lifting Bracket & Bolts
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Install the Passenger Side Engine Lifting Bracket (special tool #10242-2, Brackets, Engine Lifting, Right Side) (1) on the RH cylinder head with bolts (2) provided with the Engine Lifting Bracket. Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).

Fig 48: Lifting Sling, Engine Lifting Brackets & Engine Hoist
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Reposition the starter wire harness and the main wire harness to the rear of the engine compartment.
Position a load-leveling lifting sling (2), such as OTC® 4305 Engine Load Leveler or equivalent, between the engine lifting brackets (3) and an engine hoist (1).

Fig 49: Left Engine Mount Isolator & Upper Retaining Nut
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NOTE:
Left engine mount shown in illustration, right engine mount similar.
Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
Remove both the left and right engine mount nuts (1).
CAUTION:
While slowly separating the engine from the vehicle, constant checks must be made to assure proper positioning and that no damage to other components or wiring harnesses occur during separation.
Carefully remove the engine from the engine bay area.
If required, remove the following components for installation on the replacement engine:

LH engine mount bracket
RH engine mount bracket
Accessory drive belt tensioner
Upper intake manifold support bracket
Heater core return tube
Block heater (if equipped)