| 1. | Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, or the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. |
| 2. | Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
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| 3. | Relieve the fuel pressure. |
| 4. | Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. |
| 5. | Remove the battery. |
| 6. | Remove the air intake duct.
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| 7. | Remove the under-cowl panel. |
| 8. | Remove the air cleaner housing assembly. |
| 9. | Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
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| 10. | Remove the harness clamp (B). |
| 11. | Remove the engine control module (ECM) cover (A), then remove the three bolts (B) securing the ECM.
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| 12. | Disconnect the ECM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connectors (B).
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| 13. | Remove the harness clamps (C). |
| 14. | Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose.
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| 15. | Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
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| 16. | Remove the steering wheel. |
| 17. | Remove the steering joint cover (A).
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| 18. | Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), then disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). |
| 19. | Remove the shift cable. |
| 20. | Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and clutch line bracket mounting bolt. |
| 21. | Remove the drive belt. |
| 22. | Remove the radiator cap. |
| 23. | Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height. |
| 24. | Remove the front wheels. |
| 25. | Remove the engine undercover.
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| 26. | Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant. |
| 27. | Drain the engine oil. |
| 28. | Drain the transmission fluid |
| 29. | Disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (A), then remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (B).
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| 30. | Disconnect the connectors from the steering gearbox.
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| 31. | Separate the stabilizer links from the dampers. |
| 32. | Separate the tie-rod end ball joints from the knuckles. |
| 33. | Separate the knuckles from the lower arms. |
| 34. | Remove the driveshafts. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. |
| 35. | Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses (With A/C).
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| 36. | Lower the vehicle on the hoist. |
| 37. | Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
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| 38. | Remove the heater hoses.
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| 39. | Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown.
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| 40. | Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the hoist to full height. |
| 41. | Remove the lower torque rod.
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| 42. | Remove the subframe.
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| 43. | Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Lower the vehicle on the hoist. |
| 44. | Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting nuts.
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| 45. | Remove the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (A).
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| 46. | Remove the ground cable (B). |
| 47. | Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring. |
| 48. | Slowly lower the engine/transmission assembly 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. |
| 49. | Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission assembly. |
| 50. | Raise the vehicle all the way, and remove the engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle. |