Removing engine of my 2005 c6 today. Never done it before, and never on a car with the transmission in the rear. When it's time to separate the engine from the bellhouse, is there something in the bellhouse that needs to be loosen/removed, or does it just slide out?

 

There is a rubber plug on he bottom of the bellhousing. Pop it out and you will see the coupling to unbolt.

 

Thank you, make sense🤪😀

 

Easy 91 step checklist if it helps. (I am bored while momma watches Bosch instead of going to church)

Removal Procedure
Important: The steps in the following procedure are in a specific order. Follow these steps in this order and do not ignore any details .

Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
Remove the break pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
Reposition the brake pipes.
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
Remove the right fuel injection rail cover.
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief in Engine Controls - 6.0L.
Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge hose at the fuel line.
Remove the fuel feed hose. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment in Engine Controls - 6.0L.
Remove the radiator hoses from the water pump.
Remove the heater hoses from the water pump.
Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the engine:
• The fuel injectors
• The ignition coil main harness connectors
• The EVAP solenoid
• The electric throttle motor
• The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
• The A/C compressor

Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
Remove the power brake booster vacuum hose.
Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt to the steering gear.
Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear and position it to the left onto the frame rail.
Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the intermediate pipe. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Remove the driveline tunnel close-out panel bolts.
Remove the driveline tunnel close-out panel.
Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (1).
Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector (2).
Disconnect the right heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt at the compressor.
Separate the A/C compressor and condenser hose from the A/C compressor.
If equipped, disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor (3) electrical connector.
Disconnect the left HO2S electrical connector.
Remove the ground strap bolt.
Remove the ground straps (1 and 2) from the engine block.
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connectors.
If equipped with real time damping (RTD) disconnect the following electrical connectors:
• Shock absorber damper
• Position sensor pigtail
Unclip the transmission wire harness from the crossmember.
Disconnect the electronic variable orifice (EVO) control connector clips from the crossmember.
Remove the transmission harness clip bolts from the engine block.
Unclip the transmission wire harness from the engine wire harness.
Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
Loosen, do not remove, the steering knuckle nut (2) from the lower control arm ball stud.
Install the J 42188 between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm ball stud.
Tighten the nut on the J 42188 until the steering knuckle and the lower control arm ball stud separate.
Disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) electrical connector clips from the crossmember, if equipped.
Remove the front transverse leaf spring. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement in Front Suspension.
Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid cooler pipe clip from the front of the engine oil pan, if equipped.
Disconnect the front automatic transmission fluid cooler pipes from the rear pipes.
Disconnect the automatic transmission cooler pipe clip at the right transmission cover, if equipped.
If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the flywheel housing plug.
If equipped with an automatic transmission perform the following:
1. Orientate the prop shaft hub clamp for access to the bolt.
2. Position the clamp bolt facing downward
3. Loosen the prop shaft hub clamp bolt.
Remove bolts attaching the transmission wire harness bracket to the flywheel housing.
Remove the transmission wire harness from its mounting location, rearward toward the driveline support.
Lay the harness on the driveline support. Secure if necessary.
Install the J 42203 to the close-out panel flange.
If equipped with a manual transmission, disconnect the clutch actuator hose from the master cylinder hose.
Install the J 42203 to the close-out panel flange.
Slowly lower the vehicle onto the J 39580 and the J 39580-500 .
Support the engine and crossmember on the J 39580 and the J 39580-500 .
Using HAND TOOLS ONLY, remove the front and rear crossmember nuts.
Partially raise the vehicle.
Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor electrical connector.
Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
Remove the ground strap bolt.
Remove the ground strap from the left rear cylinder head.
Disconnect the engine oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
Disconnect the electrical connector for the knock sensor, left side.
Disconnect the electrical connector for the knock sensor, right side.
Remove the driveline support bolts.
Important: Visually inspect the transmission wiring harness to ensure detachment from the engine.
Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver, or similar tool, between the edge of the driveline support and the flywheel housing, then separate the flywheel housing from the driveline support.
Slowly pull the engine away from the propeller shaft.
As soon as the propeller input shaft clears the flywheel housing, slowly raise the vehicle.
Slide the engine and crossmember forward in order to clear the propeller shaft spline.
Remove the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
Raise the vehicle completely off of the engine and crossmember.
Remove the power steering pump pulley hub cap, if necessary.
Using the J 25034-C remove the power steering pump pulley.
Remove the power steering pump bolts.
Remove the power steering pump brace.
Remove the power steering pump, with reservoir, from the engine, and reposition them to the crossmember.
Remove the power steering pump assembly. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System.
Remove the generator bracket bolts.
Remove the generator bracket and power steering pump bracket.
Install the J 41798 to the engine.
Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.0L.
Remove the engine mount nuts.
Using a engine hoist and the J 41798 slowly raise the engine.
Remove the engine from the crossmember.
Remove the flywheel housing bolts.
Remove the flywheel housing from the engine block.
Install the engine onto an engine stand and prepare for disassembly.
Remove the engine hoist.
Remove the J 41798 from the engine.
Remove the engine mount bracket bolts.
Remove the engine mount brackets from the engine block

 

Hmmmm, I didn't find any rubber plug, it might be me though🤪🤣 My bellhouse look like this one.

 

Manual trans cars do not have the plug. Sorry, I was thinking you had an automatic.

 

and while the motor is out clean and cover the firewall with heat insulation, tunnel too. best time to do it.

 

So the verdict, no coupling to unbolt, just slide the engine apart from the bellhousing?🙈🤪😀

 

Not sure how far along your are but this might help:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...asy-steps.html