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Safety precautions
 
     
WARNING! 
     
Be sure the ignition is switched OFF, when: 
     
Disconnecting ignition wires
     Disconnecting fuel injection system wiring
     Connecting or disconnecting test equipment 
leads 
     Disconnecting the battery
     Washing the engine or engine 
compartment. 
     
CAUTION! 
     
BEFORE disconnecting the battery: 
     Stop the engine.
     Be sure the ignition is switched OFF (also 
applies when connecting the battery). Failure 
to do so may damage the Engine Control 
Module (ECM). 
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Removing
 
      The engine is removed from the front, after being 
separated from the transmission.  
     
CAUTION! 
     
Determine correct radio anti-theft coding 
before disconnecting the battery. 
     
Note:  
     All tie wraps that are loosened or removed in 
order to remove the engine must be replaced or 
reinstalled in the same place when the engine is 
installed. 
     
Ignition switched off 
     
-  Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
     
-  Unbolt bumper by unclipping vent grille at left 
and right and removing from bumper 
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-  Remove noise insulation panel.
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-  Unbolt hydraulic pump from mounting bracket.
     
CAUTION! 
     
Hydraulic lines should remain connected. 
     
-  Unscrew bolts and secure A/C compressor to 
one side with wire. 
     
CAUTION! 
     
Disconnect at mounting points only.
     DO NOT open the air conditioning refrigerant 
circuit. 
     Set the A/C compressor aside carefully. 
Refrigerant lines kink easily. 
     The A/C refrigerant circuit must only be 
opened by specially trained technicians 
using the proper tools and equipment. 
     
-  Remove bolts securing exhaust manifold and 
front exhaust pipe at top. 
     
-  Disconnect battery positive (B+) cable from 
starter at right of engine below exhaust manifold.
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