Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- With the tires in the straight forward position, remove the key from the ignition.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the air outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.0L.
- Secure the cooling module to the upper body structure.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure in Engine Controls - 2.0L.
- Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel rail.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L (LSJ)) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose.
- Remove the surge tank to cylinder head pipe. Refer to Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet and Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet (2.0L (LSJ), 2.2L (L61)) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose.
- Remove the inlet (1) and outlet (2) heater hoses. Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet (RPO LSJ) and Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (RPO LSJ) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Disconnect the following harness connectors:
- TMAP sensor
- Electronic temperature control (ETC)
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
- Barometric pressure (BARO) sensor
- Crankshaft sensor
- Oil pressure sensor
- Purge solenoid
- Ignition coil modules
- Oxygen (O2) sensor
- Vehicle speed sensor
- Engine temperature sensor
- Boost solenoid
- Back-up lamp switch
- Remove the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Disconnect the compressor and condenser hose assembly from the compressor.
- Remove the AC compressor bolts and set the compressor aside.
- Disconnect the starter harness connectors (3, 4, 5).
- Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
- Drain the engine oil.
- Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (RPO LSJ) in Engine Exhaust.
- Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the transmission.
- Use blocks of wood to support the powertrain assembly between the frame and the powertrain.
- Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Remove the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left in Manual Transmission - MU3.
- Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Disconnect the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Disconnect the lower control arms from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Disconnect the drive axles from the steering knuckle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Use a paint pen or magic marker in order to mark the frame to body position.
- Lower the vehicle to about 1 meter (3 feet) off the ground in order to position the lift table under the frame.
- Use wood blocks as necessary between the lift table and the frame to support the assembly.
- Slowly remove the frame bolts using the following sequence:
- Remove the front frame bolts.
- Partially unscrew the rear frame bolts until 38 mm (1.5 in) of bolt shank is exposed.
- Slowly lower the table to the floor.
- Attach the engine lift hoist to the engine lift hooks.
- Remove the starter.
- Remove the transmission to engine bolts.
- Separate the engine from the transmission.
- Remove the clutch pressure plate and disk.
- Remove the following components:
- The exhaust manifold
- The exhaust manifold studs
- The engine mount bracket
- The fuel rail
- The thermostat housing and feed pipe
- The generator
- Remove the engine from the engine lift.
IMPORTANT:
In order to prevent possible SIR system deployment, do not attempt to rotate the steering shaft.