Engine Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
• Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000022
• Engine hanger balancer bar VSB02C000019
• Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position by using a support rod as shown in Fig 1 .
   Fig 1: Securing Hood In Wide Open Position By Using Support Rod

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2. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
3. Drain the power steering system fluid (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
4. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the front grill cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
7. Remove the battery.
8. Remove the intake manifold cover.
   Fig 2: Removing Intake Manifold Cover

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9. Remove the breather pipe (A), then remove the air intake duct (B).
   Fig 3: Removing Breather Pipe And Air Intake Duct

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10. Remove the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
11. Remove the harness clamps (A), the intake air duct cover (B), and the bolt (C) holding the intake air duct.
    Fig 4: Removing Harness Clamps, Intake Air Duct Cover And Bolt

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12. Remove three mounting bolts (D) and loosen the mounting bolt (E), then remove the battery base (F).
13. Remove the harness clamp (A), then disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal and ground cable (C).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Starter Cable From B Terminal And Ground Cable

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14. Remove the fuel tube cover (A), and fuel feed hose (B) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).
    Fig 6: Removing Fuel Tube Cover And Fuel Feed Hose

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15. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).
    Fig 7: Removing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And EVAP Canister Hose

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16. J35A6 engine: Remove the vacuum hose (C).
17. Remove the driver's side console lower panel, and pull the carpet to expose the steering joint cover (see CARPET REPLACEMENT ).
18. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
    Fig 8: Removing Steering Joint Cover

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19. Lock the steering wheel. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). To prevent damage to the cable reel, do not turn the steering wheel once the steering joint has been removed.
20. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover (A).
    Fig 9: Removing PCM Cover

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21. Remove the harness clamp (A), then disconnect engine wire harness connectors (B) and cabin wire harness connector (C) on the right side of the engine compartment.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Engine Wire Harness Connectors And Cabin Wire Harness Connector

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22. Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the alternator cable (B).
    Fig 11: Removing Harness Clamps And Alternator Cable

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23. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
24. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump outlet hose (A) at the pump (B) and remove the hose clamp bolt (C).
    Fig 12: Removing P/S Pump Outlet Hose At Pump

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25. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir (A) from its holder and disconnect the return hose (B).
    Fig 13: Removing Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

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26. Remove the radiator cap.
27. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
28. Remove the front wheels.
29. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 14: Removing Splash Shield

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30. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
31. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
32. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
33. Remove exhaust pipe A.
    Fig 15: Removing Exhaust Pipe A

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34. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
35. Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles (see step 11 in KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT ).
36. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 13 in KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT ).
37. Remove the driveshafts (see step 10 in REMOVAL ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
38. Remove the bolts (A) securing the shift cable holder (B). Remove the bolts (C) securing the shift cable cover, then remove the shift cable cover (D). To prevent damage to the control lever joint, be sure to remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder before removing the bolts securing the shift cable cover.
    Fig 16: Removing Shift Cable Holder Bolts

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39. Remove the lock bolt (E) securing the control lever (F), then remove the shift cable (G) with the control lever. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
40. Disconnect the P/S hose (A), then plug the line and the hose.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting P/S Hose

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41. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector (A).
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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42. Remove the nuts securing the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount.
    Fig 19: Removing Transmission Lower Front Mount And Lower Rear Mount Nuts

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43. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
44. Disconnect the fan motor connector (A) and remove the reservoir (B). Wipe up any spilled engine coolant immediately.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Fan Motor Connector And Removing Reservoir

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45. Remove the two bolts (C), loosen the bottom bolts (D), then remove the condenser fan shroud.
46. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 21: Removing Upper Radiator Hose And Lower Radiator Hose

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47. Remove the heater hoses.
    Fig 22: Removing Heater Hoses

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48. Remove the ground cables.
    Fig 23: Removing Ground Cables

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49. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A), then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
    Fig 24: Removing ATF Cooler Hoses

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50. Remove the radiator (see RADIATOR REPLACEMENT ).
51. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
    Fig 25: Removing A/C Compressor

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52. Hang the A/C compressor with a rope as shown in Fig 26 .
    Fig 26: Hanging A/C Compressor With Rope

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53. Install the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000022) on the end of the engine support beams (A), then install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) with the adapters to the vehicle.
    Fig 27: Installing Engine Hanger Adapters On End Of Engine Support Beams

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54. Lift and support the engine with the engine support hanger and engine hanger balancer bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm to the front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and the 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C). Attach the rear arm to the rear cylinder head with the 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (D).
55. J35A6 engine: Remove the vacuum hose (A) and front engine mount stop (B), then remove the front engine mount bolt (C).
    Fig 28: Removing Vacuum Hose, Front Engine Mount Stop And Front Engine Mount (J35A6 Engine)

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56. J35A7 engine: Disconnect the front active control engine mount (ACM) actuator connector (A) and harness clamp (B), remove front engine mount stop (C), then remove the front engine mount bolt (D).
    Fig 29: Removing Front ACM Actuator Connector And Front Engine Mount (J35A7 Engine)

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57. J35A6 engine: Remove the heat shield (A) and the rear engine mount bolts (B).
    Fig 30: Removing Heat Shield And Rear Engine Mount Bolts (J35A6 Engine)

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58. J35A7 engine: Disconnect the rear ACM actuator connector (A), remove rear engine mount stop (B), then remove the rear engine mount bolt (C).
    Fig 31: Removing Rear Engine Mount Stop And Rear Engine Mount Bolt (J35A7 Engine)

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59. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
60. Make the appropriate reference lines (A) at both sides of the front subframe (B) that line up with the edge (C) on the body.
    Fig 32: Making Reference Lines At Both Sides Of Front Subframe Lining Up With Edge On Body

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61. Attach the special tool to the subframe (A) by hanging the belt (B) over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt with its retaining pin (C).
    Fig 33: Attaching Special Tool To Subframe By Hanging Belt Over Front Of Subframe

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62. Raise the jack, and line up the slots in the special tool arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.
63. Remove the six 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (A) securing the subframe stiffeners (B), the four subframe mounting bolts (C), and the stiffeners, then lower the front subframe (D).
    Fig 34: Removing Subframe Stiffeners Bolts

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64. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
65. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the engine hook (B) and the transmission hook (C), then lift up the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger adapters.
    Fig 35: Attaching Chain Hoist To Engine Hook And Transmission Hook

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66. Remove the mounting bolts from the upper half of the side engine mount bracket.
    Fig 36: Removing Mounting Bolts From Upper Half Of Side Engine Mount Bracket

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67. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
68. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it.
69. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/transmission assembly.
70. Raise the vehicle all the way, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.