Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body Front End.
- Remove the wiper motor module. Refer to Wiper Motor Module Replacement (LHD) or Wiper Motor Module Replacement (RHD) in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Remove the fasteners securing the front air inlet panel to the battery tray and cowl.
- Remove the front air inlet panel from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the bolt (1) securing the battery negative cable to the side rail.
- Disconnect the body harness connector (3) from the battery negative cable and secure to the engine.
- Depress the tabs in order to remove the underhood fuse block cover from the underhood fuse block.
- Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block.
- Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery and secure to the engine.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the underhood fuse block and secure to the engine.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-2.6L and 3.2L.
- Remove the intake air resonator. Refer to Intake Air Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls-2.6L and 3.2L.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector at the right shock tower and secure to the engine.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector (1) from the coolant bypass solenoid.
- Remove the bolt securing the engine wiring harness ground lead to the right body rail.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LA3, LY9) in Engine Cooling.
- Position the J 38185
to the clamps in order to remove the surge tank inlet hose from the following:
- The radiator
- The throttle body assembly
- Remove the inlet radiator hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (LA3, LY9) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the outlet radiator hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (LA3, LY9) in Engine Cooling.
- Position the J 38185 to the clamp (2) in order to remove the coolant bypass outlet hose from the coolant inlet pipe. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Position the J 38185 to the clamp (1) in order to remove the coolant bypass inlet hose from the afterboil coolant pump pipe. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure in order to disconnect the following quick connect fittings from the fuel rail:
- Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar)
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- The return hose/pipe (1)
- The feed hose/pipe (2)
Plug the open outlet ports to prevent fuel loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) quick connect fitting (3). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Open the retainer (4) located at the engine control module (ECM) bracket in order to remove the chassis hose/pipes.
- Position the J 38185 to the clamp (1) in order to remove the outlet heater hose from the afterboil coolant pump (2). See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Position the J 38185 to the clamp (1) in order to remove the inlet heater hose from the heater core. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank and secure to the engine. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor (2).
- Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness connectors from the left body rail connectors.
- Remove the power steering return hose nut and retainer from the A/C compressor stud.
- Disconnect the retainer (1) securing the engine wiring harness to the A/C pressure hose and secure to the engine.
- Remove the power steering pressure hose nut and retainer from the A/C compressor stud.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts (1,2,and 3) ONLY.
- Remove the power steering pump from the accessory mounting bracket, and position aside.
- Disconnect the following from the remote power steering fluid reservoir (1):
- The vacuum brake booster hose
- The wiring harness (2)
- Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose from the vacuum source.
- Remove the remote power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolts (1,3) ONLY, and position aside.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts ONLY, and position aside.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LA3, LY9) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the left and right catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left (LA3, LY9) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right (LA3, LY9) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the catalytic converter hanger bracket. Refer to Catalytic Converter Hanger Bracket Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector position assurance retainer (4) from the EBCM electrical connector (1).
- Rotate the EBCM connector tab (2) up into the unlocked position.
- Disconnect the EBCM electrical connector (1) from the EBCM (3).
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector from the brake fluid pressure sensor.
- Disconnect the Antilock Brake System (ABS) wiring harness electrical connectors from the left and right wheel speed sensors.
- Remove the ABS wiring harness retainers from the following:
- The lower control arms
- The electric cooling fan
- Remove the ABS wiring harness retainers (2) from the engine frame.
- If equipped, disconnect the variable effort steering electrical connector (1) from the power steering gear pigtail.
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Replacement .
- Remove the right engine mount upper retaining nut.
- Remove the left engine mount upper retaining nut.
- Remove the clutch hydraulic hose retaining clip (1) from the clutch slave cylinder.
- Pull the clutch hydraulic hose (2) from the clutch slave cylinder.
It is not necessary to plug the lower hose end or slave cylinder fitting as they are equipped with check valves. Only minimal fluid loss may be experienced.
- Disconnect the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange ONLY and secure to the shift reaction arm using mechanics wire. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic Transmission) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (Manual Transmission) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (CTS-V) in Driveline/Axle.
- Support the rear of the transmission using a suitable screw jack.
- Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Carefully lower the transmission only enough to access the shift control pins.
- Remove the shift control pin retaining clips (1).
- Remove the retaining pin (5) from the transmission and disconnect the shift reaction arm (4).
- Remove the retaining pin (3) from the transmission and disconnect the shift control arm (2).
- Install the transmission support to the vehicle.
- Install the outer transmission support mounting bolts. Do not tighten.
- Lower the screw jack fully.
- Remove the screw jack from under the transmission.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Using a lift jack support the rear of the transmission.
- Remove the outer transmission support mounting bolts.
- Remove the transmission support from the vehicle.
- Install the J 39456 to the engine lift brackets and attach to an engine lift devise. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- The A/C compressor
- The A/C hoses
- The brake pipes at the BPMV
- The coolant bypass valve
- The electric cooling fans
- The engine wiring electrical harness
- The fuel hoses
- The power steering pump
- The radiator
- The remote power steering fluid reservoir
- The vehicles tunnel
- Alternate between the following in order to remove the engine/transmission assembly from the engine compartment:
- Carefully raise the engine/transmission assembly using the engine lift devise.
- Lower the lift jack supporting the rear of the transmission enough to clear the vehicles tunnel.
- Lower the engine/transmission assembly to the floor.
- Remove the following components from the engine if necessary:
- Afterboil Coolant Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling
- Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LHD) or Battery Negative Cable Replacement (RHD) in Engine Electrical
- Battery Positive Cable Replacement (LHD) or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (RHD) in Engine Electrical
- Coolant Heater Cord Replacement (LA3, LY9, K05) in Engine Cooling
- Coolant Pipe Replacement - Inlet (LA3, LY9) in Engine Cooling
- Generator Replacement (LA3, LY9) in Engine Electrical
- Starter Motor Replacement (LA3, LY9) in Engine Electrical
- Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet (LHD) or Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet (RHD) in Engine Cooling
- Throttle Body Heater Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet (LA3, LY9) in Engine Cooling
- Remove the 2 bolts (2-4) securing the engine wiring harness ground leads (1-3) to the left cylinder head.
- Remove the bolt securing the engine wiring harness retainer to the oil pan.
- Remove the right engine mount retaining bolts and bracket.
- Remove the left engine mount retaining bolts and bracket.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness connectors from the electrical components.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness retaining clips (1) from the transmission mounting bolts.
- Remove the engine wiring harness from the engine.
- Remove the transmission mounting bolts (1,2 and 4).
- Remove the remaining transmission mounting bolts (2-4).
- With the aid of an assistant remove the transmission from the engine.
- Remove the J 39456 from the engine. See Special Tools and Equipment .
IMPORTANT:
Evacuation of the A/C refrigerant will not be necessary.
Fig 20: Identifying EBCM Electrical Connector, EBCM Connector Tab, EBCM, EBCM Connector Position Assurance Retainer
IMPORTANT:
Note the routing of the ABS wiring harness.
IMPORTANT:
This will support the transmission while the vehicle is lowered.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure clearance is maintained between the engine/transmission assembly and the following:
IMPORTANT:
The following are on-vehicle procedures, use only the portion of the procedure needed for removal of the component.
IMPORTANT:
Note the routing of the engine wiring harness.