Replacing motor, can it be removed from the top?

180,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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Is it possible to remove just the engine from the top?
Mar 25, 2023 at 5:34 AM
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The engine comes out of the bottom, start by draining the coolant and disconnecting the battery, the good news is the A/C system you can leave charged because the compressor can be left inside the engine bay. The instructions below show you how to do the job and the special tools needed such as an engine hoist/cradle. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.

Mar 26, 2023 at 5:01 AM
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BHAMDOC1973
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I am aware, what an asking if it's possible to just remove the engine alone from too.
Mar 26, 2023 at 5:43 AM
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I don't think so, the unit comes out with the transmission as well.
Mar 27, 2023 at 5:13 AM
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BHAMDOC1973
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But transmission can be split, so what I am asking is why not? And whether you have had one done before.
Mar 27, 2023 at 5:18 AM
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I have not, if you think it will work, give it a shot, I went by what the manual says.
Mar 29, 2023 at 4:57 AM
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BHAMDOC1973
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Came out easy from top like any other motor and transmission i removed before for those interested.
Mar 29, 2023 at 5:28 AM
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Yep, nice work thanks for getting back to us.
Mar 30, 2023 at 6:12 AM
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