TSB : 6000 FWD Models

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Disconnect battery cables. Remove air cleaner. Drain cooling system. Remove engine strut bracket from radiator support and swing rearward. If A/C equipped, remove AIR pump and bracket. Remove A/C compressor from bracket and set aside. Disconnect all vacuum hoses. Disconnect accelerator and TV cables. Disconnect engine harness from ECM and pull connector through front of dash. Disconnect radiator hoses from radiator. Disconnect heater hoses from engine. Remove power steering pump and bracket, if equipped. Disconnect fuel lines at rubber hose connections at left side of engine. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect engine front mount-to-cradle nuts on right side. Disconnect battery cables from engine at starter and transaxle housing bolt. Remove starter. Remove transaxle inspection cover plate and remove drive plate-to-converter bolts on automatic transaxle models. Remove crankshaft pulley and remove all belts. Disconnect exhaust pipe. Remove lower transaxle-to-engine bolt at rear of engine. If equipped, disconnect power steering cut-off switch. Lower vehicle. Remove exhaust crossover pipe. Remove remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts. Make note of ground stud location. Place support under transaxle rear extension. Attach engine lift and remove engine.