Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
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
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose (2) @ Auxiliary Water Pump - Remove
Heater Outlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Radiator Inlet Pipe (2) @ Auxiliary Water Pump - Remove
Electrical Connector (2) @ Auxiliary Water Pump - Disconnect
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @ Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Relay Bracket - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness (3) - Reposition away
Charge Air Cooler Front Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Auxiliary Water Pump (2) - Remove