Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Steps 1-31

Engine-with CIII Power Steering System

Special Tools:





Special Tool(s)

Disassembly





1. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
2. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.





3. Remove the accessory drive belt.





4. Remove the generator support bracket.
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the bolt.





5. Remove the bolts and the generator.





6. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.





7. Remove the support bracket.
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the bolt.





8. Remove the bolts and the front end accessory drive bracket assembly.





9. Disconnect the A/C high pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.





10. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch coil electrical connector.





11. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector and separate the connector ends from the bracket.





12. Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.





13. Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor mounting bracket.





14. Remove the bolts and the water pump pulley.





15. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) electrical connector.





16. Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube and sensor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Loosen the two compression nuts.





17. Disconnect the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve and Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connectors.





18. Remove the pin-type retainer and position the wire harness aside.





19. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the nut.





20. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum tube.





21. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical and vacuum hose connections and the main vacuum harness connection.





22. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector and separate it from the bracket.





23. Disconnect the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.





24. Disconnect the spark plug holder and the radio suppressor.





25. Remove the bolts and the upper intake manifold.





26. Disconnect the Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP), Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), Water Temperature Sensor (WTS) and the oil pressure sensor electrical connectors.





27. Separate the wire harness from the engine.
- Remove the pin-type retainers.





28. Disconnect the fuel Injection Pressure (IPR) sensor electrical and vacuum connectors.





29. Disconnect the fuel injectors and remove the engine control sensor wiring harness.





30. Disconnect and remove the LH spark plug wires.





31. Remove the nut and the oil level indicator and tube assembly.