So I'm half way through taking the engine out (from the bottom). I typed up a checklist and was hoping you guys could let me know if I'm missing anything. (I have an M6)

* Remove intake eblow
* Remove air filter
* Remove exhaust
* Remove serp belt
* Remove alternator
* Remove drive shaft
* Remove torque arm
* Remove battery
* Remove coolant overflow
* Remove coolant hoses
* Remove coolant fans
* Remove steering shaft thingy (the thing that goes in between the headers)
* Remove thorttle cables & tcs motor
* Disconnect fuel lines from fuel rail
- Remove wiring
* Remove AC lines
- Disconnect brake lines
* Drain oil
* Drain transmission fluid
- Unbolt power steering resevoir

* is everything I've got done.

 

I think that is all, i will be pulling mine out tonight. I have everything loose, just have to unbolt the bolts and drop it.. P.S. It is alot easier the 2nd time around..

 

Don't foge you power sering lines run over to a reservoir monted on he right fender. You also have battery harness (+ and ground) a well as ground strap from body to engine block.

 

Quick question about the AC. Now, I'm assuming I need to drain the system before I unhook the evap canister. Is that right? Or can I just unhook those lines without worrying about it?

 

I took mine out from the bottom last week.
You do not need to remove the alternator and serpentine belt.
You must discharge the refrigerant before disconnecting the hoses to the evaporator and condenser.

 

i justed used a rag on and an allen wrench on the valve on top of the ac line to discharge it, be sure to block off the holes so you don't get condensation in the ac system.