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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) .
  4. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Chevrolet)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Buick) .
  6. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
    7. Fig 1: Intermediate Steering Shaft & Bolt
    GM2520388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (2) and slide the shaft away from steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1)Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (N40) .
    8. Fig 2: Air Cleaner Assembly
    GM2888907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
    9. Fig 3: Junction Block And Cover
    GM2539745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the junction block cover (1).
    10. Fig 4: Positive Battery Cable & Nut
    GM2504689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the positive battery cable nut (1) from the junction block.
  11. Remove the positive battery cable (2) from the junction block.
    12. Fig 5: Body Wiring Harness Connector & Positive Cable Nut
    GM2539751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the positive cable nut (1) and battery positive cable from the battery positive cable junction block.
  13. Disconnect the body wiring master harness connector (2) from the battery positive cable junction block.
    14. Fig 6: Junction Block
    GM2539757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the junction block nut (1).
  15. Remove the junction block bolts (2).
  16. Disconnect the wiring harness from the junction block base.
  17. Remove the junction block (3) from the base.
  18. Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the front compartment fuse block.
    19. Fig 7: Wiring Harness - Top Of Engine
    GM2539762Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Reposition the wiring harness (1) on top of the engine.
    20. Fig 8: Wiring Harness & Ground Nuts
    GM2539765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Remove the ground nuts (1) and reposition the wiring harness (2) aside.
  21. Disconnect the power vacuum brake booster vacuum sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
  22. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (2H0)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV) .
    23. Fig 9: Heater Outlet Hose
    GM2791536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Disconnect the heater outlet hose (1) from the heater core. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (2H0)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV Rear) .
    24. Fig 10: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal & Shift Lever Pin
    GM2492632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
  25. Remove the transmission range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.
  26. Pull the cable retainers (2) to release the shift lever and selector lever cable from the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
  27. Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable from the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
    28. Fig 11: Radiator Surge Tank & Mounting Bolts
    GM2513642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Remove the radiator surge tank (2) and position aside. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV, 2H0, LUJ) .
  29. Disconnect the fan connector.
    30. Fig 12: A/C Compressor & Condenser Hose & Nut
    GM2571891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  30. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1).
  31. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) from refrigerant hose.
    32. Fig 13: Fuel Feed Pipe And Plastic Collars
    GM2510661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  32. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    33. Fig 14: Evaporative Emission Pipe
    GM2510688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. Disconnect the evaporative emission pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    34. Fig 15: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2508569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  34. Remove the wheel drive shafts. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  35. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (2H0) .
    36. Fig 16: Lower Transmission Nut & Bolts
    GM2571892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  36. Remove the lower transmission nut (1) and the lower transmission bolts (2, 3, 4).
    37. Fig 17: Front Frame Bolts
    GM2539786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  37. Remove the frame front bolts (1).
  38. Position the lift table under the powertrain and support with blocks of wood.
    39. Fig 18: Frame Suspension Retaining Bolts
    GM2492995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  39. Remove the upper frame suspension retaining bolts (1) on both sides.
    40. Fig 19: Right Side Engine Mount
    GM2888905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  40. Remove the right side engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
    41. Fig 20: Left Transmission Mount & Components
    GM2534715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  41. Remove and DISCARD the transmission mount bolts (1) - left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
  42. Disconnect any additional electrical connections as necessary.
  43. Raise the vehicle until the powertrain is clear for removal.
    44. Fig 21: Torque Converter To Flywheel Bolt
    GM2571901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  44. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LUV)Starter Replacement (2H0) .
  45. Mark the relationship of the flex plate to the torque converter for reassembly.
  46. Remove and DISCARD the flex plate to torque converter bolts (1).
    47. Fig 22: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GM2571900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  47. Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1) and separate the engine and transmission.
  48. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
  49. Transfer parts as necessary.
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