Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a engine hoist, remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Install the following components:
- The engine mount bracket
- The engine block heater
- The generator
- If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the clutch pressure plate and disc. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .
- Install the engine to the transaxle.
- Clean bolts and apply LOCTITE.
- If equipped with a automatic transaxle, install the transaxle to engine bolts/stud and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the transaxle to engine bolts/stud and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle brace and bolts and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- If equipped with a automatic transaxle, install the torque converter bolts and tighten to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
- If equipped with a automatic transaxle, install the torque converter housing access plug.
- Install the starter and bolts and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Remove the engine lift hoist from the engine lift hooks.
- Slide the lift table under the vehicle.
- Slowly lower the vehicle until it aligns with the alignment marks made during the removal.
- Install and tighten the frame bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus and additional 180 degrees.
- Raise the vehicle until the lift table can be removed from under the vehicle.
- Remove the lift table.
- Install the transaxle fluid cooler lines to the transaxle.
- Install the transaxle fluid cooler bracket nut and tighten to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
- Connect the lower control arms to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Connect the outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Remove the blocks of wood from between the powertrain and the frame.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAP) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the range selector and shift lever cables to the transaxle bracket.
- Connect the range selector and shift lever cables to the transaxle levers.
- If equipped with a automatic transaxle, install the range selector lever cable to the transaxle bracket.
- Connect the range selector lever cable to the transaxle lever.
- Gather all engine harness branches and position the harness over the engine.
- If equipped with a manual transaxle, perform the following steps. Install the HO2S clips to the engine brackets.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connectors (1, 5) to the HO2S.
- Install the HO2S CPA retainers (2, 4).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (7) to the back up lamp switch.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the VSS.
- If equipped with a automatic transaxle, perform the following steps. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the park neutral position switch.
- Install the engine harness clips to the thermostat housing and engine brackets.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connectors (2, 4) to the HO2S.
- Install the HO2S CPA retainers.
- Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector (1).
- If equipped with a automatic transaxle, connect the engine harness to the transaxle.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the engine harness lead terminal (1) to the starter solenoid.
- Install the engine harness to starter solenoid "S" terminal nut (2) and tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the engine harness terminal (3) to the starter.
- Install the positive battery cable terminal (4) to the starter.
- Install the positive/negative battery cable lead nut (5) to the starter solenoid and tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the engine harness clip (3) to the speed sensor.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the VSS.
- Install the engine harness clip (1) to the stud.
- Install the engine harness clip nut (3) to the engine stud and tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Reposition and install the AC compressor and tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the A/C compressor.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the A/C pressure switch.
- Position the engine harness ground terminal to the engine block.
- Install the engine harness ground bolt and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the EVAP purge solenoid electrical connector (2).
- Install the engine harness clip (1) to the EVAP purge solenoid bracket.
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- Knock sensor (3)
- CKP sensor (1)
- Oil pressure sensor (2)
- Install the negative battery cable ground terminal (2) to the stud.
- Install the engine harness ground terminal (3) to the stud.
- Install the negative battery cable ground nut (4) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the engine harness clips (1 and 2) to the camshaft cover.
- Connect the intake (3) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator electrical connectors.
- Connect the ignition coils electrical connectors (1).
- Connect the engine harness clips (1, 3 and 4) to the intake manifold.
- Connect the engine harness clip (2) to the oil level indicator tube.
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- TAC (1)
- MAP sensor
- Fuel injector harness (2)
- Generator (3)
- Install the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
- Position the brake booster vacuum hose clamp (1) at the intake manifold.
- Install the heater inlet and outlet hoses to the thermostat housing.
- Position the heater inlet (2) and outlet hose (1) clamps at the thermostat housing.
- If the vehicle is not equipped with a engine oil cooler perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 82.
- Install the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank.
- Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank.
- Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat cover.
- Position the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the thermostat cover. Proceed to step 86.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a engine oil cooler perform the following steps, install the radiator outlet hose to the oil cooler.
- Install the radiator outlet hose to the water outlet.
- Position the radiator outlet hose clamp (2) at the oil cooler.
- Position the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the water outlet.
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
- Position the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine.
- Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
- Install the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Unsecure the cooling module from the upper body structure.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LE5, L61) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) .
- Check and fill the transaxle fluid as needed.
- Connect the EVAP line quick connect fitting (3) to the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Connect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (4) to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Install the fuel line clips (1, 2) to the engine brackets.
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LAF) .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Close the hood.
- Road test the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Ensure that the black cable is installed in the top notch of the transaxle bracket and the white cable in installed in the bottom notch of the transaxle bracket.