Section 17 (Engine - 5.2L 32V Ti-VCT): Removal: Engine
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine | |
|---|---|
| 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine | |
| Floor Crane | |
| Trolley Jack | |
| Wooden Block |
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- 2.
Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- 3.
Disconnect the battery ground and positive cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- 4.
Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- 5.NOTE: Make sure to minimize damage to sealer foam and avoid pulling apart dash seal brackets from retainer pins. Excessive damage may allow engine noise, fumes, air or water to enter the passenger compartment.
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Remove the steering column dash seal nuts.
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Loosen the dash seal.
- 3.
Hand start the dash seal nuts.
- 1.
- 8.
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Detach the windshield washer hose retainers.
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Disconnect the windshield washer hose C-Lock Couplers.
- 1.
- 9.NOTE: Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.
Remove the nuts and the hood.
- 10.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove and discard the nuts. Remove the strut tower cross brace.
- 12.NOTE: It is not necessary to separate the air cleaner outlet pipe and the air cleaner, the 2 components can be removed as an assembly.
Remove the following items:
- Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Refer to: Degas Bottle .
- Refer to: Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud .
- Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
- Refer to: Battery Tray .
- Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
- 15.
Disconnect the top PCM electrical connector, the 16 pin electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers from the PCM bracket.
- 16.
- 1.
Release the clamp and remove the degas bottle hose.
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Slide the spring clip until it hits the stop on the hose fitting.
- 3.
Release the clamp and remove the coolant bypass T assembly from the engine.
- 1.
- 19.
Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
- 21.
- Position the cover aside.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the B+ cable.
- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
- Detach the harness retainer.
- 22.
Remove the following items:- Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
- Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH .
- Refer to: Starter Motor .
- 23.
Drain the engine oil and remove and discard the oil filter. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
- 28.WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).WARNING: DO NOT hammer, pry or force steering column and column shafts during installation or removal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.WARNING: DO NOT attempt to remove or install the steering column lower u-joint at the steering gear without first loosening the steering column dash seal and fasteners. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.
Detach the steering column lower shaft from the lower coupling.
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Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
- 2.
Pull apart the steering column shaft from the coupling.
- 3.
Secure the lower shaft to the frame rail to avoid damage to the shaft.
- 1.
- 32.NOTE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders. Instead, the legs should be positioned on the body structure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.
Install the special tools and raise the engine 25 mm (1 inch). Use Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine., 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine.
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Attach the Floor Crane to the Engine Lifting Bracket Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
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Once the engine is supported by the Floor Crane, remove the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.
- 1.
- 44.NOTE: Do not support the transmission by the fluid pan, failure to follow this instruction may result in serious damage to the transmission.
Install a jack and wooden block under the transmission bell housing to support the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
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Remove the remaining transmission-to-engine bolt and stud bolt.
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Separate the engine from the transmission.
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