Notice: Refer to Engine Emission Notice in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
3. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
4. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body Front End.
5. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
6. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct and the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
9. Disconnect the A/C compressor from the engine. Secure the compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (3.8L) in HVAC.
10. Remove the starter motor wiring harness. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.

In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.
11. Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables from the linkage. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
12. Remove the wiring harness from the top of the engine.

Important: Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief in Engine Controls - 3.8L.

13. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel rail. Lay the fuel lines aside. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Filter to Engine in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
14. Disconnect the fuel vapor line.



15. Remove the vacuum booster hose from the engine. Refer to Vacuum Brake Booster Hose Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
16. Disconnect the AC vacuum hose from the engine.
17. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement (3.8L) in HVAC.
18. Remove the engine mount struts from the engine mount strut brackets. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
19. Remove the power steering pump from the engine. Lay the power steering pump aside. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System.
20. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
21. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
22. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
23. Remove the engine flywheel-to-torque converter bolts. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
24. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
25. Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
26. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.



27. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1).
28. Lower the vehicle.
29. Install the engine lifting device.



30. Remove the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3, 4 and 5) and stud (2).
31. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
32. Remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
33. Install the engine to the engine stand.
34. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
35. Remove the ignition control module. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
36. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
37. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .

Notice: Refer to Engine Emission Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
2. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
3. Install the ignition control module. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
4. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
5. Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
6. Install the engine to the vehicle.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

7. Install the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3, 4 and 5) and stud (2).

Tighten
Tighten the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3, 4 and 5) and stud (2) to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

8. Remove the engine lifting device.
9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



10. Install the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1).

Tighten
Tighten the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1) to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

11. Install the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
12. Install the transaxle brace. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
13. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
14. Install the engine flywheel-to-torque converter bolts. Align the scribe marks. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
15. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
16. Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System.
19. Install the engine mount struts to the engine mount struts brackets. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
20. Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement (3.8L) in HVAC.
21. Install the AC vacuum hose to the engine.



22. Install the vacuum booster hose to the engine. Refer to Vacuum Brake Booster Hose Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
23. Connect the fuel vapor line.
24. Install the fuel lines to the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Filter to Engine in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
25. Install the wiring harness to the engine.

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.

In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.
26. Connect the throttle and cruise cables to the throttle linkage. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
27. Install the starter motor wiring harness. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
28. Install the A/C compressor to the engine. Refer to Compressor Replacement (3.8L) in HVAC.
29. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
30. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
31. Install the throttle body air inlet duct and the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
32. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body Front End.
33. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
34. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
35. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Bleed the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
36. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
37. Inspect all of the fluid levels.
38. Inspect for leaks.