Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LF4 GE 47716)
- Oil Filler Cap - Remove
Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
- Intake Manifold Cover (2) - Remove
- Oil Filler Cap - Install
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
Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Charge Air Bypass Valve Vacuum Tank Tube (2) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Charge Air Bypass Valve Vacuum Tank Tube (2) - Remove
Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Vacuum Source Tube (2) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Vacuum Source Tube (2) - Remove
- CAUTION:
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) line is tamper resistant and must always be replaced once it is removed. The fittings connected to the PCV line must also be replaced if they are damaged when the PCV line is removed. To reduce the risk of damage to the fittings, use a suitable cutting tool and carefully cut the connections away.
Using a suitable cutting tool, carefully cut the 2 positive crankcase ventilation tube connectors (1).
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Foul Air Tube (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose Clamp (1) - Loosen
- Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose (2) - Reposition
- Retainer Spring (4) - Disengage
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (1) - 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
- Install the engine support fixture. Engine Support Fixture
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [6x]
- Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (3) - Remove [6x]
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Compartment Air Deflector- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Remove
- Support the front cradle shear plate using a suitable jack.
Front Cradle Shear Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Cradle Shear Plate Nut (2) - Remove [2x]
- Front Crossmember Brace Bolt (3) - Remove [8x]
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Position the left and right side wheelhouse liners (1) away from the front cradle sheer plate (2).
- Remove the front cradle sheer plate (2) from between the front bumper fascia center air deflector and the driveline and front suspension cradle and lower it from 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.
- Remove the heated oxygen sensor (1) using a suitable tool.
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the heated oxygen sensor (1) using a suitable tool.
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (1) - Remove
- Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Engine Mount Nut (2) - Remove
Lift the right side of the engine with the EN-51007 Global Engine Support Fixture to lift the engine mount bracket off of the engine mount (1).
- Engine Mount (1) - Remove
- CAUTION:
Phenolic spacer must be present to prevent galvanic/corrosive reaction and/or excessive temperature conduction between engine mount bracket and engine mount. Replace mount if phenolic spacer is missing or damaged. Failure to ensure phenolic spacer is intact and not damaged can lead to premature failure of engine mount and/or engine mount bracket.
Inspect the engine mount to ensure the phenolic spacer (1) is in place and not damaged.
Refer to Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Caution .
The heated oxygen sensor MAY be difficult to remove when the engine temperature is less than 48°C (120°F).