Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSY with V03 GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 GE 47716)
Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clip (2) @ Engine Control Module Bracket - Remove
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clamp (4) @ Engine Radiator - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Pipe (3) - Remove
- CAUTION:
Always turn the ignition off when installing or removing the ECM connectors in order to prevent damage to the components.
CAUTION:- Turn the ignition OFF when installing or removing the control module connectors and disconnecting or reconnecting the power to the control module in order to prevent internal control module damage.
- Control module damage may result when the metal case contacts battery voltage. DO NOT contact the control module metal case with battery voltage when servicing a control module, using battery booster cables, or when charging the vehicle battery.
- In order to prevent any possible electrostatic discharge damage to the control module, do no touch the connector pins or the soldered components on the circuit board.
- Remove any debris from around the control module connector surfaces before servicing the control module. Inspect the control module connector gaskets, and ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminant intrusion into the control module.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Use a suitable tool to release the locking tabs securing the engine control module to the engine control module bracket.
- Engine Control Module (1) - Remove
Engine Control Module Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Use a suitable tool to release the locking tab and remove the transmission control module (1) by sliding it out from the engine control module bracket (2).
- Engine Control Module Bracket (2) - Remove
Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer (1) - Remove [5x]
- Radiator Air Upper Baffle Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Radiator Air Upper Baffle- Upper (3) - Remove
Remove all wiring harness retainers from the front end sheet metal cross braces.
- Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [6x]
- Front Suspension Strut Upper Mounting Nut- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [4x]
- Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace- Left Side and Right Side (3) - Remove [2x]
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) - Loosen
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (2) - Reposition
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (3) - Loosen
- Auxiliary Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (4) - Reposition
Disconnect the 2 mass airflow sensor electrical connectors.
- Remove all retainers from the air cleaner assembly and reposition wiring harnesses as necessary.
- Air Cleaner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Air Cleaner Assembly (2) - Remove
Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Radiator Outlet Pipe - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Radiator Outlet Pipe - Remove
Radiator Outlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove
Heater Inlet Hose Retainer (1) - Disengage
- Heater Inlet Hose (2) @ Heater Core - Disconnect and repositionRemove
- Heater Outlet Hose Clamp (3) @ Auxiliary Heater Inlet Hose Tee - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Heater Outlet Hose (4) @ Auxiliary Heater Inlet Hose Tee - Disconnect and reposition
Wiring Harness Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
Radiator Outlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove
- Radiator Outlet Pipe Bolt (2) - Remove
Radiator Outlet Pipe (1) - Remove
- Radiator Outlet Pipe Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Turbocharger Heat Shield (1) - Remove
Remove the clutch actuator cylinder pipe retaining clip (1) from the clutch master cylinder pipe.
- Remove the zip ties (2) that hold the clutch master cylinder pipe (3) in place.
- Install a cap or plug to the exposed hose and clutch master cylinder fittings in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder pipe (3) from the clutch master cylinder pipe.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Left Side (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Loosen [2x]
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator- Left Side (2) - Separate [2x]
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator- Right Side (2) - Separate [2x]
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
- NOTE:
The rear bumper fascia is removed for illustration purposes only.
Exhaust Muffler Hanger Bracket Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
With the aid of an assistant, remove the exhaust muffler (1).
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut (1) - Remove [5x]
- Catalytic Converter Brace (2) - Remove
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
- The heated oxygen sensor in-line connector and louvered end MUST be kept clear of all grease, dirt, and other contaminants. Do NOT use cleaning solvents of any type. Do NOT drop or roughly handle the sensor.
- The heated oxygen sensor MAY be difficult to remove when the engine temperature is less than 48°C (120°F).
- Using a suitable tool, remove the heated oxygen sensor (1).
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
- Using a suitable tool, remove the heated oxygen sensor (1).
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (1) - Remove
- Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Remove the clutch actuator cylinder pipe retaining clip (1) from the transmission.
- Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder pipe (3) from the transmission. Plug the lower hose end.
- Remove the clutch actuator cylinder pipe (3).
Refer to Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Caution .
Care must be taken when disassembling the clutch actuator cylinder hose connector from the clutch actuator cylinder. Do not remove, misposition, or damage the internal restrictor valve/Peak Torque Limiter (PTL). Operating a vehicle with a removed, mispositioned, or damaged PTL valve could result in severe driveline damage.